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of progress has been the quantity of educational opportunities and the quality ofintellect available in that era. We notice the large strides that the Greek and Romancivilisation made when its academics created the classics of learning of all time.Similarly, ancient India had a civilisation unmatched in its riches of both cultureand wealth when its academics scripted unparalleled gems of philosophy as inArthashastra, the epics of Ramayana and the Mahabharatha and of course the Vedas.In modern times Japan became a reckonable power in less than 50 years after itopened its windows to the world of education. History is replete with examples,which demonstrate the eternal truth that literate societies are better governed.Better-governed societies manage their resources efficiently, have lesser civilianunrest and turmoil, and have some vision for a future. History tells us thateducation is the catalyst of progress.Afghanistan is a live example. This possibly avoidable crisis cost a loss of morethan 4500 US lives, gutting of expensive buildings, large loss of business worth severalbillion dollars in the key Manhattan area, and a“war”not yet costed. Perhaps, aninvestment of a 1000 th of this amount, in education and opportunity generation, at theright time could have averted this crisis. The poor in Afghanistan remain as poor asthey were before; it is the rich who are paying the price today. Is there a lesson tolearn there? Those who do not learn the lessons of history are condemned to relive it.Somalia might just provide another opportunity soon!Education and Learning: For Whom and for What?The distinction between literacy and education is well known. Literacygives meanings to the written word. Sound education transforms and interpretsthese meanings to permits more rational and informed decision making in orderto delineate a path of own creation and thus to live a life of ones own choice.100