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Investing in Adult Education is a worthwhile endeavour
DEAR EDITOR,
Guyana has poor education standards, in comparison to the developed Democracies, which is compounded by “The Brain-Drain” as many Guyanese seek to escape Guyana to live abroad.
This education problem (or lack of education) needs urgent attention as investment in education normally pays off in the medium to long term.
As a start, the Government should consider investing in some Adult Education Centres to facilitate the re-education of the adult population to meet current demand and future demand. Investing in Adult Education is a worthwhile endeavour as it not only educate the adult population but this will also help parents to help and encourage their children in their education pursuits. Everyone accept that parents should spend more time helping to educate their children. However, how can this be achieved when many of the parents themselves are deemed uneducated?
Fifty Adult Education Centres throughout Guyana would cost in the region of G$10B (estimated cost). The bonus is that an educated workforce would encourage investment into Guyana. I accept that the money may not be there for this investment and that more urgent problems need to be prioritised. However, it is a Long Term Investment that will pay dividends in the future.
Yours faithfully
Sean Ori
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