The concept of giftedness is new in Third World countries where basic education is a primary concern. John Yoder analyses the issues which face Botswana over the question such as the justification of concern for a gifted minority when the majority lack even basic literacy and numeracy, against the need to develop leaders in all areas of society who could be the innovators, developers and makers of equal opportunities for all people in Botswana.
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