The Role of Democracy and Good Governance Education in a Globalized Environment: Implications for Sustainable Development

Abstract

Democracy has assumed such a global recognition that nations not practicing it are seen as uncivilized. Similarly, governance has in more recent times become of greater concern to the governed. However, the practice of democracy and governance is faced with the serious challenge of poverty of proper and adequate education in our society hence the inability for sustainable development. Literatures on the twin concepts of democracy and governance as well on globalization and education abound but non-directly treat the subject as a topic of unique discussion. This paper aims at discussing the importance of a globalized education for democracy and governance for the purpose of sustainable development of our society. The research is designed based on qualitative method and data is collected from both primary and secondary sources. An oral semi-structured interview with five people is conducted and information gathered is corroborated with the secondary data obtained majorly from the internet and libraries. The research is significant as it sheds light on the need to educate our political environment on democracy and governance. It will contribute to existing works on political education. It will also sensitize the public on the meaning and nature of democracy and governance