'... the volumes provide an invaluable source of comparative financial and institutional data for what one hopes will be a growing field of African higher education studies. 'In African Studies, the James Currey publishing house needs no introduction. The place of journal and publishers within African networks deserves more sustained attention. The Mozambique volume also stands out for its use of detailed quantitative and qualitative research to inform its analyses and its comparative consideration of the tertiary education sector as a whole. ' - David Mills in African Affairs '...grounds for renewed optimism for the future offered at present by, among other developments, the Partnership for Higher Education' - ARAS Australia 'the book is written with clarity and offers a rich text for lessons on institutional transformation, and UDSM's journey to recovery is inspirational.' Mahlubi Marizela, Modern African Studies Summer 2005