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441. Education in the U.S. - Mexico Relationship

Author:
Eduardo Andere
Publication Date:
10-2007
Content Type:
Working Paper
Institution:
The Wilson Center
Abstract:
There are four words that summarize the U.S. Mexico collaboration in the area of education: asymmetric, fragmented, aimless, and “institution-less”. This paper, drawing, from the recent history and policies in the education relationship will document this status of education in the bilateral relationship. The paper is organized in three sections. Section one refers to the U.S. – Mexico asymmetries in almost every single area of comparison from competitiveness to wellness and from education to research and development. The asymmetrical relationship (both, in sheer economic, competitiveness and wellness indicators on the one hand, and institutional governmental agencies, on the other) will be given as an assumption of the difficulties of forward bilateral collaboration in all areas including education and knowledge. Section two will depart from the asymmetrical institutional relationship and will refer to the overall bilateral education relationship between the two countries. The lack of an institutional framework and binational institutions in the educational collaborative realm will entice me to a third section of proposals for policy makers.
Topic:
International Relations, Education, and Regional Cooperation
Political Geography:
United States and Mexico

442. Current Trends in U.S. Study Abroad the Impact of Strategic Diversity Initiatives

Author:
Rajika Bhandari, Daniel Obst, and Sharon Witherell
Publication Date:
05-2007
Content Type:
Working Paper
Institution:
Institute of International Education
Abstract:
To succeed and prosper in a global economy and interconnected world, U.S. students need international knowledge, intercultural communications skills, and global perspectives. This policy research paper will present the current trends in study abroad in the United States and will look at new funding initiatives and program models that have begun to strategically influence diversity.
Topic:
International Relations, Education, and International Cooperation
Political Geography:
United States

443. European Debates on the Knowledge Institution:The Modernization of the University at the European Level

Author:
Peter Maassen and Johan P. Olsen
Publication Date:
01-2007
Content Type:
Working Paper
Institution:
European Research Papers Archive
Abstract:
The European University, as a key institution, is under stress. It has become commonplace to argue that urgent and radical reforms are needed. The claim is that while environments are changing rapidly, universities do not learn, adapt and reform themselves fast enough. Reform plans comprise the purposes of universities, i.e. definitions of what the University is, can be and should be, criteria for quality and success, the kinds of research, education and services to be produced, and for whom. Reform plans also include the universities' organization and financial basis, their governance structures, who should influence the future dynamics of universities, and according to what principles. In contrast, it can be argued that the currently dominant reform rhetoric is only one among several competing visions and understandings of the University and its dynamics. What is at stake is “what kind of University for what kind of society” and which, and whose values, interests and beliefs should be given priority in University governance and reforms? The paper presents a framework for analyzing ongoing 'modernization' reforms and reform debates that take place at various governance levels, not least the European level. It is part of a forthcoming book on 'University Dynamics and European Integration'.
Topic:
Development, Education, and International Organization
Political Geography:
Europe

444. Qualifications and Lifelong Learning

Publication Date:
04-2007
Content Type:
Policy Brief
Institution:
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
Abstract:
Learning one set of skills at school, technical college or university is no longer enough to carry people throughout their working life. But there is one basic skill that is becoming increasingly important in today's fast-changing technological universe: being able to learn and adapt to the new skills and training that will be required. But learning to learn is not enough; people also need to be sure that they acquire new skills during their careers as efficiently as possible – and that means ensuring that qualifications systems give them credit for the experience and knowledge they have gained, whether in the classroom, in the workplace or elsewhere.
Topic:
Civil Society, Demographics, Education, and Science and Technology

445. Creating Value from Intellectual Assets

Publication Date:
03-2007
Content Type:
Policy Brief
Institution:
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
Abstract:
Intellectual assets have become strategic factors for value creation by firms. The expansion of the services sector, globalisation, deregulation, and the emergence of new information technologies have brought to the fore the issue of how knowledge is created, disseminated, retained and used to obtain economic returns. This has led to a structural change, from traditional scale-based manufacturing, which mainly relies on tangible assets, to new innovation-oriented activities which rely largely on research and development, patents, software, human resources and new organisational structures – collectively referred to as intellectual assets.
Topic:
Development, Economics, Education, and Globalization

446. Children and Weapons in Montenegro - Phase 2

Publication Date:
01-2007
Content Type:
Working Paper
Institution:
South Eastern Europe Clearinghouse for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons
Abstract:
One of SEESAC's functional areas is Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALW) Awareness and Communication, which constitutes an integral part of all SALW Control interventions. This strategy involves the use of professionally developed core messages and dissemination strategies to impart knowledge to, shape the perceptions and change the behaviour of the civilian community towards SALW. Collecting quality data is a prerequisite for developing any SALW Awareness activities.
Topic:
Arms Control and Proliferation, Civil Society, Education, and Human Welfare

447. Consultancy Report Small Arms, Education and Children

Publication Date:
01-2007
Content Type:
Working Paper
Institution:
South Eastern Europe Clearinghouse for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons
Abstract:
In March 2006 SEESAC commissioned an Education Consultant to determine the need for a school curriculum covering small arms throughout the Western Balkan countries. This was to be achieved through consultation with relevant stakeholders, a review of available literature on the subject of small arms, children and youth, and examination of evaluation reports from previous risk education projects conducted in South Eastern Europe (SEE). The final consultancy report from that process is now available.
Topic:
Arms Control and Proliferation, Civil Society, Development, and Education
Political Geography:
Europe

448. Web Links on Small Arms, Children and Education

Publication Date:
03-2007
Content Type:
Working Paper
Institution:
South Eastern Europe Clearinghouse for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons
Abstract:
In March 2006 SEESAC commissioned an Education Consultant to determine the need for a school curriculum on small arms throughout the Western Balkan countries through consultation with relevant stakeholders; a review of available literature on the subject of small arms, children and youth and examination of evaluation reports from previous risk education projects conducted in South Eastern Europe (SEE).
Topic:
Arms Control and Proliferation, Civil Society, Education, and Human Welfare
Political Geography:
Europe

449. Literature Reviews Relating to Children, Education and Small Arms

Publication Date:
03-2007
Content Type:
Working Paper
Institution:
South Eastern Europe Clearinghouse for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons
Abstract:
In March 2006 SEESAC commissioned an Education Consultant to determine the need for a school curriculum on small arms throughout the Western Balkan countries through consultation with relevant stakeholders; a review of available literature on the subject of small arms, children and youth and examination of evaluation reports from previous risk education projects conducted in South Eastern Europe (SEE).
Topic:
Arms Control and Proliferation, Civil Society, Education, and Human Welfare

450. Inexcusable Absence: Why 60 Million Girls Still Aren't in School and What to do About It

Author:
Marlaine Lockheed and Maureen Lewis
Publication Date:
04-2007
Content Type:
Working Paper
Institution:
Center for Global Development
Abstract:
The images of girls returning to school in Afghanistan after the fall of the Taliban drew attention to the lack of educational opportunities for girls all too common in many developing countries. Girls' education is indisputably crucial to development, and the development community has worked hard to get more of them into school. The result: since 1960, there have been remarkable increases in primary school enrollment rates for both boys and girls in developing countries. In most countries, girls' participation has converged with that of boys, bringing gender equity to the educational systems of many poor countries. But the international community has largely overlooked a key issue: that out of the remaining 60 million girls ages 6-11 still not in school, 70 percent belong to socially excluded groups.
Topic:
International Relations, Education, Gender Issues, and Humanitarian Aid
Political Geography:
Afghanistan and Taliban