Introduction

This introduction presents overview of key concepts discussed in the subsequent chapters of this book. The book calls for a new paradigm for management education, which one refers to as 'African-centred' management education. It examines that management education on the continent can play a significant role in the economic growth and development. The book points out the misplaced focus of management education in Africa, which should be about Africa and finding African solutions to African problems, using mostly African-centred pedagogy and programmes developed on that concept rather than mimicking Western management and business methods, theories, and schools. It observes that at this particular moment in Africa's growth trajectory, management education is at crossroads. It also professes that if Africa wishes to advance, with management education playing an important role, it cannot continue to use yesterday's weapons to fight today's and tomorrow's battles.