DO YOU KNOW WHERE I COULD GET INFORMATION ON THE DEVELOPMENT AND CHALLENGES OF THE HEALTH AND EDUCATION SYSTEM IN GUINEA, WEST AFRICA, SINCE IT'S INDEPENDENCE?

try searching it on google

Yes, I can help you find information on the development and challenges of the health and education system in Guinea since its independence. Here's how:

1. Start with online research: Begin by using search engines like Google to search for keywords such as "development of health and education system in Guinea" or "challenges in Guinea's health and education sector." This approach should provide you with a variety of sources to explore.

2. Government websites: Visit the official websites of government agencies or ministries responsible for health and education in Guinea. These websites often publish reports, statistics, and policy documents that can provide insights into the development and challenges faced in these sectors.

3. Academic databases: Access academic databases like JSTOR, PubMed, or Google Scholar. These platforms contain scholarly articles, research papers, and studies that focus on health and education in Guinea. Use relevant keywords to narrow down your search.

4. International organizations and NGOs: Explore the websites of international organizations such as the World Bank, UNICEF, WHO, and NGOs working in Guinea. They often publish reports and research papers on the development and challenges faced by the health and education sectors in the country.

5. Books and publications: Look for books or publications that specifically cover the history, development, and challenges of Guinea's health and education system. You can find these resources in libraries or online platforms like Amazon or Google Books.

6. Local news sources: Check local news outlets and newspapers in Guinea to stay updated on current issues, policies, and challenges faced in the health and education sectors. Some news websites may provide English translations if the original content is in French, the official language of Guinea.

Remember to critically evaluate the sources you find, considering the credibility and relevance of the information provided. Cross-referencing information from multiple sources can help ensure accuracy and provide a comprehensive understanding.

It looks as if what you need to do is learn how to conduct thorough and effective searches for yourself. That's what research is, and I'm sure that's what your teacher expects you to do – conduct research. You are searching for information that is so specific that you have to be prepared for the possibility that none of it may be online. Or some may be, and some may not. In addition to searching on the Internet, you also need to make best friends with the reference librarian(s) in your local or college library.

http://hanlib.sou.edu/searchtools/
At this webpage, you can go immediately to the search sites (first three columns across the top) -- or even better you can scroll down until you see the section called HOW TO SEARCH THE INTERNET. Those are the links to start with. You'll not only learn how to come up with good search terms, but also how to evaluate the webpages you get as results. Some will be good and others will be garbage. You need to know how to tell the difference.

My favorite way to search is to go to Google's advanced search page http://www.google.com/advanced_search?hl=en and put my search words or phrases into the first or second search box (either "all the words" or "exact phrase"). However, there many other strategies for searching you can use, and the HOW TO SEARCH THE INTERNET section will help you best.

Learning to use Google or other search engines can save you time and help you learn to find information efficiently. Here are some websites that can teach you how:

http://www.lib.berkeley.edu/TeachingLib/Guides/Internet/FindInfo.html

http://hanlib.sou.edu/searchtools/searchtips.html

http://www.pandia.com/goalgetter/index.html

http://websearch.about.com/mbody.htm?once=true&COB=home&PM=112_100_T

... and one to help you judge whether a particular website's information is worth your time:

http://hanlib.sou.edu/searchtools/evaluate.html

Happy searching.

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If you need help learning how to search, including how to choose good search terms, go here and scroll down to the links under HOW TO SEARCH THE INTERNET:
http://hanlib.sou.edu/searchtools/

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