Education during the Time of the Revolution in Egypt

Education during the Time of the Revolution in Egypt
Author: Nagwa Megahed
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 176
Release: 2017-11-13
Genre: Education
ISBN: 9463512063

Since the 25th January 2011 revolution, Egyptians experienced and engaged in a daily debate. Controversially, some argued that the conflict and revolts in Egypt, and the Arab region, were neither coincidental, nor the result of a “domino effect” of collective actions by oppressed people against autocratic regimes. Rather, these revolts were the result of mobilization efforts made over decades by several activist groups, as well as national and international non-governmental organizations. Contrary to this view, others claim that despite the rapid economic growth of Egypt in the 2000s, there was a wide gap in the distribution of wealth and economic return, which left the majority of Egyptians suffering from poverty and high rate of unemployment, especially among youth. Obviously, while national and international economic and political dynamics dominated the daily debate, education remains the forgotten arena amidst conflict. With the exacerbation of conflict between militant extremists and modern states in the region, and most recently in many European countries, it became more important than ever before to understand the dialectics of education in conflict in different local contexts, starting in this book by the Egyptian context. The book focuses on education in Egypt during the time of the revolution as perceived by university students, youth activists, educational professionals, government officials and civil society organizations. Its chapters reveal the tension, contradiction and/or coherence among different players as related to their respective role in education for civic engagement, national identity, global citizenship, peace-building, teacher professional development, and women's and students’ empowerment. The book illustrates the dialectics of education in conflict by articulating diverse meanings and perspectives given by Egyptian stakeholders when describing their actions and reality(ies) during the time of the revolution and its aftermath.

OECD Science, Technology and Industry Outlook 2012

OECD Science, Technology and Industry Outlook 2012
Author: OECD
Publisher: OECD Publishing
Total Pages: 466
Release: 2012-09-13
Genre:
ISBN: 9264170391

Based on the latest information and indicators in science and innovation, the OECD Science, Technology and Industry Outlook 2012 reviews key trends in STI policies and performance in OECD countries and major emerging economies, and across a number of thematic areas.

Access to Justice for Business and Inclusive Growth in Latvia

Access to Justice for Business and Inclusive Growth in Latvia
Author: OECD
Publisher: OECD Publishing
Total Pages: 160
Release: 2018-07-06
Genre:
ISBN: 9264303413

Like many OECD countries, Latvia is taking an innovative, user-centred approach to improving legal and justice services by strengthening the judicial sector and law enforcement authorities This report reviews the commercial, legal and regulatory framework in Latvia.

Education and the Arab Spring

Education and the Arab Spring
Author: Hannah R. Gerber
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 179
Release: 2016-07-15
Genre: Education
ISBN: 9463004718

Education and the Arab Spring: Resistance, Reform, and Democracy explores the current debate about education in the Middle East and North Africa post-Arab Spring. It draws from a variety of conceptual frameworks rooted in different disciplines and fields, such as education, religious and cultural studies, political science, and Arab studies. The book is, in part, a response to an increased demand since the Arab Spring – by universities, cultural institutions, think-tanks, education officials, policymakers and journalists – for a richer, deeper understanding of the role of education in post-Arab Spring states and societies. The book adds a unique and much-needed perspective to this field: its specific focus is on the Arab context, and its analysis is of issues of particular relevance to a changing world order. The great mix of experiences of the contributors attests to the excellent quality of this promising work. “It is not infrequent to hear sweeping but general criticisms of all aspects of educational systems in the Arab world – everything from textbooks to teaching methodologies have come under scrutiny. The authors of this collection seek to move the debate beyond generalities by providing detailed studies; while informed by a sense of the inadequacy of existing systems, they also provide an empirically rich analysis of existing systems.” – Nathan Brown, George Washington University, USA

OECD e-Government Studies: Egypt 2013

OECD e-Government Studies: Egypt 2013
Author: OECD
Publisher: OECD Publishing
Total Pages: 250
Release: 2013-03-21
Genre:
ISBN: 9264178783

This report analyses e-government implementation in Egypt and presents a series of recommendations for action.