Recognising that human capital is essential to its longterm economic development, Colombia is making strong efforts to position the nation as a leader in education within the region, and in doing so it is addressing major long-term issues that have segregated different regions and social classes. While elementary school and vocational training...
Like many rapidly developing countries, Jordan’s education sector is expected to see a surge in electronic learning in the coming years, a trend that can be attributed to a sharp increase in the use of smartphones and growing internet penetration. The Arab Advisors Group, a research consultancy based in Amman, estimates that roughly 42% of mobile...
Work is under way in Jordan to develop a strong, holistic education system covering all phases of schooling from kindergarten to university. The system is likely to see improvements thanks to several initiatives aimed at refining learning methods and upgrade resources in primary schools. Additionally, Jordanian universities are taking steps to...
Turkish policymakers are implementing a long-term development strategy that prioritises innovation in business, science and technology. To this end, more emphasis is being put on research and development (R&D), as demonstrated by the increase in R&D spending from .5% of GDP in 2002 to .86% of GDP in 2011. Officials project that, by the...
Although the republic has made great educational progress recently, more must be done to improve quality, ensure equal access and connect students to the world of business. The stakes for reform are high, given the key role the school system must play in facilitating the country’s transition to a more knowledge-oriented economy.
Among the many issues attracting the attention of school policymakers in Turkey, one of the most critical is the country’s position in the global higher education market. This has been an area of success over the past several years, as seen by the two-fold increase in international student enrolment at Turkish universities from 15,481 in the...
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