Description:At a time where school leadership on the continent is frail and leadership preparation and development is in need of serious political attention that is informed by research, Preparation and Development of School Leaders in Africa explores case studies from a number of countries, including: Botswana, Ghana, Kenya, Lesotho, Namibia, Nigeria, South Sudan, the Seychelles and Tanzania. In addition to exploring research-based contribution on leadership preparation and development, the contributors analyse socio-political issues that affect the preparation and development of school leaders.