The Significance of Education in Promoting Mentality Transformation and Accelerating Economic Growth for Wealth Creation in Uganda

Asaph Kabakyenga,
Uganda Christian University
Email: asaphkabakyenga@gmail.com

Abstract: The role of inclusive education in enhancing mindset change in propelling economic growth in Uganda and early childhood development and promoting a mindset change towards inclusivity, diversity, and equality in Uganda that can drive economic growth and prosperity for all has not been emphasized. The purpose of this study was to discuss the significance of education in promoting mentality transformation and accelerating economic growth for wealth creation in Uganda. The study was guided by a qualitative research design involving a secondary data review. Collected data was subjected to textual analysis to create and analyze meaningful themes related to the topic. The key finding was that an inclusive planning process involving all relevant stakeholders is necessary for any inclusive process of skills development in education in promoting mentality transformation to accelerate economic growth for wealth creation in Uganda to be successful. It was recommended that all government consultations and decision-making procedures about the agenda for inclusive education programs should include the industry sector.