Higher education and adult learning

Opportunities for education in the years after compulsory schooling are expanding. In part this is linked to the emergence of the knowledge economy, which is making higher education more central to economic success and putting a fresh focus on how adult learning can help people adjust to the changing world of work. Find out more.

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Just published, IMHE Info June 2008

02-Jul-2008

Read the latest news information of the Institutional Management in higher education programme. This issue deals with tertiary review, higher education and their regions, the assessment of higher education outcomes...

The quality, relevance and impact of higher education - Conference organised by OECD’s Programme on Institutional Management in Higher Education (IMHE)

from 08-Sep-2008 to 10-Sep-2008

In today’s knowledge-driven economy, higher education is a major driver of economic competitiveness. OECD Secretary-General Angel Gurría will participate in a panel discussion focusing on value for money in higher education. Other sessions of the conference will cover such topics as Assessing Learning and Employment Outcomes and Reputation and Ranking – the impact on institutional strategy and behaviour of international ranking tables. REGISTER now and find out more about the conference programme.

New OECD programme to test skills of adults in today's work environment

17-Mar-2008

Following its successful PISA programme for testing the educational attainments of 15-year old high-school students, OECD is launching a challenging new project to assess the knowledge and skills of adults.

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This book gives a brief overview of regional issues and the history of education in the Dominican Republic and describes the development of education in the country over the past 15 years.

Reviews of National Policies for Education - Dominican Republic

Focus

This publication explores a range of helpful policy measures and institutional reforms.

Higher Education and Regions: Globally Competitive, Locally Engaged
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