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There is a growing recognition of the pivotal role mathematics plays in the development of society.
This thesis reviews how mathematics influences human activities and its impact on the society, policy formation and research on how mathematics contributes to the national development. It includes possible initiatives/programs a nation can adopt for sustainable development.
The thesis is set in the contest of how mathematics contributes to development at the personal level and the societal level. It also outlines the key role mathematics plays in the development of the developing economies, specifically the South Korean economy.
The work further presents the contribution of mathematics to the developed economies, specifically the United Kingdom (UK) and the Netherlands economies, their implication on the working industry, the linkage and strength that emerges among mathematics works, the industry and development.
Consequently, we reports on initiatives/recommendations that a growing economy likes Ghana could consider as a major policy towards achieving socio-economic prosperity
