Focus on Higher Education

To coincide with a number of forthcoming international
events, IIEP is focusing on higher education, from
30 April to 31 August 2009.

The current situation and challenges faced around the world will be presented in six main themes:

• Globalization and Higher Education.
• Private Higher Education
• Quality Assurance in Higher Education
• Research and Development in Higher Education.
• Governance and Management.
• Higher education, rural development and poverty alleviation.
• Conclusion: Perspectives on Higher Education.

Links to publications, articles and additional information will be given with each theme.

We hope you find this topic interesting and welcome any comments and feedback!

Forthcoming international events:

• The World Conference on Higher Education
  5-8 July, UNESCO, Paris.
• IIEP Policy Forum "Tertiary Education in Small States"
  2 and 3 July 2009, IIEP, Paris.

Related links:

• IIEP Publications on Higher Education
• National Education Plans on higher education - Planipolis