Higher Education and Regions Globally Competitive, Locally Engaged

Higher Education and Regions Globally Competitive, Locally Engaged
Author: OECD
Publisher: OECD Publishing
Total Pages: 242
Release: 2007-09-19
Genre:
ISBN: 9264034153

Drawing from an extensive review of 14 regions across 12 countries, this book considers the regional engagement of higher education regarding teaching, research and service to the local community.

Higher Education in Regional and City Development: Antioquia, Colombia 2012

Higher Education in Regional and City Development: Antioquia, Colombia 2012
Author: OECD
Publisher: OECD Publishing
Total Pages: 252
Release: 2012-07-19
Genre:
ISBN: 926417902X

Antioquia is one of Colombia’s economic engines, but suffers from low skills, poverty, inequity and poor labour market outcomes. This publication explores a range of helpful policy measures and institutional reforms to mobilise higher education for regional development.