For centuries, formal education has been given special attention. It is no wonder that the United Nations and most governments have pumped billions of dollars into the education sector. The belief, and rightly so, is that formal education is synonymous with success.
It is the only way poverty, diseases and overpopulation among others can be eradicated from society. And that is why every parent wants the best education for their children. It is also the reason many countries have introduced free or subsidised education to cater for even the poor families.
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