The Emigration of South African Social Workers: Using Social Work Education to Address Gaps in Provision

This paper discusses social work in South Africa in relation to increasing levels of emigration and the resultant service shortages that the country seems unable to meet. A context for the discussion is first provided so that the multi-faceted implications of a post-Apartheid South Africa may be app...

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Published inSocial work education Vol. 28; no. 6; pp. 646 - 654
Main Author Kasiram, Madhu
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Taylor & Francis Group 01.09.2009
Subjects
Brain Drain
Emigration
Global Networking
International Social Work
Social Work Education and Training in South Africa
Social Workers
South Africa
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Summary:This paper discusses social work in South Africa in relation to increasing levels of emigration and the resultant service shortages that the country seems unable to meet. A context for the discussion is first provided so that the multi-faceted implications of a post-Apartheid South Africa may be appreciated. The paper examines the role of social work education and training in meeting the challenges posed by service shortages and in promoting relevancy in an ever changing socio-political landscape. Recommendations include re-curricularization, improved working conditions and global networking in order that developed and developing countries can work together to deal with workforce shortage.
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ISSN:0261-5479
1470-1227
DOI:10.1080/02615470903027363