ABSTRACT
The copper belt is a pioneer field for educational experiment. A vivid impression gained from a study of the mines is their effectiveness as a means of education. Quite independent of Government’s Native policies or Mission programmes the mines are moulding the economic habits of the Native, his social customs, political ideas and moral and religious life. The mines present a commanding educational opportunity to the Administration of the Territory. The men are living under well-controlled conditions in which a part of their idle time could be used in educational classes. The potential value for the whole Territory of education on the copper belt is apparent. The problem of education on the copper belt could well be made a subject of conference and study by representatives of the three major interests concerned, Mines, Government and Missions. An outstanding implication of the copper belt for Christian missions is the necessity of a stronger emphasis upon the education of girls and women.
