The Quality of Education for Economic and Social Development in Cuba

Author's Name: Rotimi Peter Oye
Affiliation: Universidad de Especialidades Espíritu Santo, km.2,5 vía a Samborondón,
Guayaquil, Ecuador.

Corresponding Author: Rotimi Peter Oye
Email: Roye@uees.edu.ec

Abstract

The article focuses on the link that exists between the quality of the education system in Cuba and the extent to which it determines the country's economic and social development. It identifies the Cuban educational model by looking at its historical underpinnings and key milestones through quality indicators such as literacy levels, school enrollment, and students' academic performance in international evaluations. The paper analyses how human capital development has led to the emergence of Cuban biotechnology and medicine as the main drivers of the economy resulting in the achievement of a high human development index. Based on the current situation of Cuba, the article aims to depict education as the key to sustainable and inclusive development even in instances of external economic constraints.

Keywords: Cuban education, educational quality, economic development, social development, human capital, human development, literacy

Article Type: Open Access

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