Perspectives on Education in Africa: Globalisation and Education Policy Reform in Botswana by Richard Tabulawa, Abingdon, Routledge, 2024, pp. 248, £38.99 (pbk), ISBN 978-1-032-00049-7

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ABSTRACT This review critically examines Richard Tabulawa's Perspectives on Education in Africa: Globalisation and Education Policy Reform in Botswana, focusing on its insights into the tensions between global educational influences and Botswana’s unique local context. The book traces Botswana’s education policy evolution across three pivotal reforms: the National Policy on Education (NPE), the Revised National Policy on Education (RNPE), and the Education and Training Sector Strategic Plan (ETSSP). Tabulawa argues that while these policies reflect global educational trends, they remain distinctly adapted to Botswana’s cultural and socio-political landscape. Despite significant strides in educational access, challenges in quality persist. This review evaluates the book’s strengths, including its global-local dialectical framework, and discusses its implications for comparative education studies. While theoretically robust, some complexities in the book may limit accessibility for a broader audience. Ultimately, Tabulawa’s work is a valuable resource for academics and policymakers exploring globalisation’s impact on educational reforms in developing contexts.