Learning among Regional Governments

Learning among Regional Governments
Author: Carina Abreu
Publisher: wbv Media GmbH & Company KG
Total Pages: 134
Release: 2007-09-28
Genre: Education
ISBN: 376394494X

Die sechs englischsprachigen Beiträge dokumentieren die Konzepte der von der EU im Rahmen von Prevalet geförderten internationalen Zusammenarbeit zwischen regionalen Regierungen im europäischen Raum sowie dem daraus resultierenden Aufbau eines Systems zur Unterstützung und Beschleunigung des Lern- und Innovationstransfers zwischen den europäischen Regionen. Das in diesem Kontext entwickelte, web-basierte Support-Netzwerk Soft Open Method of Coordination (SMOC) soll die Kooperation zwischen regionalen Regierungen in Weiterbildungsfragen vereinfachen und steht allen an Weiterbildung interessierten Institutionen als Plattform für Information und Austausch zur Verfügung. Der ergänzende Band "Tools for Policy Learning and Policy Transfer" (978-3-7639-3580-2) enthält das empirische Material, die methodische Durchführung und die Präsentation des entwickelten Support-Systems.

Tools for Policy Learning and Policy Transfer

Tools for Policy Learning and Policy Transfer
Author: Paolo Federighi
Publisher: wbv Media GmbH & Company KG
Total Pages: 86
Release: 2007-09-28
Genre: Education
ISBN: 3763945490

Die fünf englischsprachigen Beiträge dokumentieren das empirische Material, die methodische Durchführung und die Präsentation des Support-Systems zur Unterstützung und Beschleunigung des Lern- und Innovationstransfers zwischen den europäischen Regionen, die von der EU im Rahmen von Prevalet geförderte wurde. Das in diesem Kontext entwickelte, web-basierte Support-Netzwerk Soft Open Method of Coordination (SMOC) soll die Kooperation zwischen regionalen Regierungen in Weiterbildungsfragen vereinfachen und steht allen an Weiterbildung interessierten Institutionen als Plattform für Information und Austausch zur Verfügung. Die für diese Zusammenarbeit entwickelten Konzepte stellt der Band "Learning among Regional Governments" (978-3-7639-3577-2) vor.

Reforming UK Public Policy Through Elected Regional Government

Reforming UK Public Policy Through Elected Regional Government
Author: Malcolm J. Prowle
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Total Pages: 271
Release: 2022-08-12
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1000626431

This book takes an in-depth look at the enormous challenges facing UK public services and considers what might be done to resolve them. The authors are confident that more of the same over-centralised approaches to public policy and so-called "levelling-up" policies will just not work. Instead, they argue for an application of radical measures, involving the creation of elected regional governments in England similar to the devolved arrangements in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. The book comprises four distinct parts: introduction and context; the need for major reform; policies for individual public services and cross-cutting themes. Following an introduction and discussion of the meaning of the terms public policy and public services, the first part goes on to discuss at length the substantial challenges to public policy and public services. The second part sets out the need for over-arching reforms, designed to address the issues discussed above, namely the development of elected regional governments. Each chapter in part three explores key themes concerning individual public policy areas and public services, while part four discusses a number of themes, which cut across all the public services already considered. Although the book is focused on and is of great relevance within the UK, it also has international appeal, as many of the themes discussed will have resonance in other countries and the analysis of public policy in regional administrations will also be of interest in other jurisdictions. It will appeal to students and academics in the fields of government and politics, economics, finance and accounting, public administration, public service management and social policy, as well as policymakers, practicing civil servants, public service managers and elected representatives.

OECD Skills Studies OECD Skills Strategy Implementation Guidance for Korea Strengthening the Governance of Adult Learning

OECD Skills Studies OECD Skills Strategy Implementation Guidance for Korea Strengthening the Governance of Adult Learning
Author: OECD
Publisher: OECD Publishing
Total Pages: 157
Release: 2021-06-04
Genre:
ISBN: 9264481648

A well-coordinated adult learning system is essential to support the achievement of Korea’s long-term goals. The transformational effects of demographic change, digitalisation, globalisation, and most recently COVID-19 on life at work and outside of it amplify the importance of getting adults’ skills right.

Education and Training Policy Promoting Adult Learning

Education and Training Policy Promoting Adult Learning
Author: OECD
Publisher: OECD Publishing
Total Pages: 152
Release: 2005-09-01
Genre:
ISBN: 9264010939

The OECD Report, Promoting Adult Learning brings together key lessons from 17 OECD countries, providing evidence on the strategies in place to improve adults’ participation in learning.

Lifelong Learning in Europe

Lifelong Learning in Europe
Author: Ellu Saar
Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing
Total Pages: 433
Release: 2013
Genre: Education
ISBN: 0857937367

Based on a 5-year research project conducted by experts in 13 countries, this comprehensive book analyses the ways in which national characteristics frame the Lifelong Learning agenda.

Governance in Transition

Governance in Transition
Author: Ján Buček
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 347
Release: 2015-04-15
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9400755031

This book looks at experience in government restructuring and devolution from a variety of national and international perspectives, both within the European Union and elsewhere, focusing on lessons learned and ways forward.Since the 1980s, there has been a global trend to give more power to local governments. Even in Korea and the United Kingdom, the most centralised countries in the OECD, local government powers have increased, with substantial economic benefits. Within the European Union, the principle of subsidiarity has enshrined the idea of devolution. New member states, particularly in central and eastern Europe, have significantly created new and self-sufficient local and regional governments. However, this process has been complicated. Devolution is not a panacea in its own right, and need not lead to economic growth. While it can encourage savings through collaboration, it can also lead to confused lines of authority and can complicate policy formation and implantation. Devolution can strain local budgets, forcing local governments to rely on their own sources of finance, rather than central government transfers. Suburbanisation, rural depopulation, the growth of some regions, and the decline of others have raised new problems, particularly related to inter-governmental cooperation among local governments and different levels of government. In many cases, an increased number of governments has increased administrative costs.