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  Population 162.48 mln
  
  Population growth 2%
  
  Life expectancy 65 years
  
  Net migration -1,239,421
  
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  GDP $142.89 bln
  
  - per capita $879
  
  - growth rate 6%
  
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Fund the Future - Education rights now

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actionaid.org –

Ten years ago donors came together in Amsterdam to launch the Education For All Fast Track Initiative (FTI) with the aim of harmonising their efforts in support of developing country governments with credible plans to deliver education for all.

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D C on May 15, 2012

Beyond Universal Access to Elementary Education in India: Is it Achievable at Affordable Costs?

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create-rpc.org –

Investment in secondary schooling in India has been neglected for many years. Since the 1990s most emphasis has been on universalising access to elementary schooling, a task that remains far from complete. Under the 11th National Plan Rastriya Madhyamic Shiksha Abhiyan (RMSA) has been launched to increase access to grade nine and above. This research monograph explores some of the key issues in managing the growth of secondary schooling. These include the constraints on expansion that arise more...

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Moushumi Biswas on May 16, 2012

International Training of Trainers Forum

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emld.itcilo.org –

The ITC-ILO has delivered Training of Trainers services since its creation in 1965. Since 2000 the organization has a specialized unit dealing with learning methodology and technology (DELTA), which has developed a comprehensive set of practices, tools and learning modules related to the training of trainers. This international training of trainers forum comprises: 1) three days generic training of trainers and 2) seven days specialist training of trainers concerning five ILO training packages more...

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Paola Abbate on May 16, 2012

courses on Local Economic Development and Public Service Delivery

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thehagueacademy.com –

This fall The Hague Academy for Local Governance organises two two-week training courses about strengthening local economic growth and local public services. They are designed for professionals working in the field of local governance, public service provision, public sector reform and economic development. The training course Local Economic Development will take place from 10 to 21 September 2012 and is about strengthening the economic capacity of a regional community in such a way that it more...

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The Hague Academy for Local Governance on May 16, 2012

Transforming technical and vocational education and training: building skills for work and life

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unesdoc.unesco.org –

The UNESCO study examines evidence from a range of countries in all world regions to identify trends in TVET development and policy options. It locates developments in the context of wider social, economic, political and educational changes so as to provide a well-founded assessment of where TVET is at present, and how policy initiatives might better prepare individuals and their societies for the future. The work’s main added value is in the promotion of more integrated and more...

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Moushumi Biswas on May 15, 2012

The State of the World’s Children 2012

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More than half of the world’s 7 billion people now live in urban areas. What does this mean for children? UNICEF has dedicated the 2012 edition of its flagship report, The State of the World’s Children, to the situation of children growing up in urban settings. Cities are known to generate economic growth – but, as the report reveals, not all children are benefiting from urban expansion. In this increasingly urban world, the absence of a sustained focus on child rights means that some children more...

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Sonia Hossain on May 14, 2012

Open Educational Resources: Analysis of Responses to the OECD Country Questionnaire

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oecd-ilibrary.org –

OECD’s Centre for Educational Research and Innovation (CERI) has worked on Open Educational Resources (OER) in the past, which led to the publication Giving Knowledge for Free – the Emergence of Open Educational Resources (2007). This working paper thus builds on exploratory and forward-looking research in CERI and invites countries to consider the policy implications of the expansion of OER, its benefits and associated challenges. A small OER expert group was established to discuss the more...

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Moushumi Biswas on May 13, 2012

Nigeria Computer Society NCS mourns Unilag VC, Sofoluwe

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nigeriacomputers.com –

The Nigeria Computer Society (NCS) mourns the loss of Professor Adetokunbo Babatunde Sofoluwe, Vice Chancellor of the University of Lagos which sadly occurred on 12 May, 2012. He was a professor of Computer Science and Fellow of NCS. Always humble, despite his achievements and position, he will be sorely missed. May God comfort his family. May his gentle soul rest in peace. Full message on: Nigeria Computer Society mourns Unilag VC, Professor Adetokunbo Sofoluwe more...

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Jidaw List on May 14, 2012

Indicators of School Crime and Safety: 2011

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nces.ed.gov –

Establishing good indicators of the current state of school crime and safety across the nation and regularly updating and monitoring these indicators is important in ensuring the safety of our nation’s students. This is the aim of Indicators of School Crime and Safety. This report covers topics such as victimization, teacher injury, bullying, school conditions, fights, weapons, availability and student use of drugs and alcohol, and student perceptions of personal safety at school. Indicators of more...

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Sonia Hossain on May 13, 2012

Harvard and MIT Put $60-Million Into New Platform for Free Online Courses

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chronicle.com –

"The group of elite universities offering free online courses just got bigger."Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology today announced a partnership that will host online courses from both institutions free of charge. The platform, its creators say, has the potential to improve face-to-face classes on the home campuses while giving students around the world access to a blue-ribbon education."The new venture, called edX, grew out of MIT’s announcement last year that it more...

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John Daly on May 03, 2012

Learning in a book-poor, mobile-rich world

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Mobile technologies are promoting collaborative learning in science classes in Chile; strengthening communication between principals and teachers in Kenya; reinforcing newly-acquired literacy skills for women and girls in Pakistan; opening up adult vocational training in Europe and improving the efficiency and speed of educational data collection in Argentina. These are just some examples UNESCO is highlighting in a new online publication series on mobile learning.The number of mobile more...

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John Daly on April 25, 2012

Education reform in Mozambique : Lessons and Challenges

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openknowledge.worldbank.org –

The report opens with a brief description of the conceptual framework that guided the analysis as well as the data used. The next chapter presents the analysis of changes in household behavior and educational outcomes related to the implementation of the reforms, at both the primary and secondary levels. The descriptive nature of this analysis does not allow for inferences regarding the effects of the reforms on enrollment and demand for education. The following chapter presents the results of more...

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D C on May 08, 2012

WFP Cambodia School Feeding 2000-2010: A Mixed Method Impact Evaluation

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daraint.org –

School feeding does reduce drop-out, especially for grades two through four where effects were significant – between 1.8% and 2.7%. Girls drop-out follows similar trends, but are only significant in grades four and five, in both cases more marked than the general tendency. This is an essential indicator, and the result reveals that school feeding positively influences pupils‟ and parents‟ willingness (and capacity) to stay in school. The survey data shows significant anthropometric effects on more...

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D C on May 08, 2012

Tackling violence in schools: Final report of the meeting

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coe.int –

The High-Level Expert Meeting “Tackling Violence in Schools” pursued the following objectives:1. Sharing of recent global and European data and research in combating violence against children in school.2. Consolidating the various national and international methodologies, strategies, initiatives and good practices, including human rights education and education for democratic citizenship, to make schools free from violence.3. Identifying instruments, methods and recommendations for the more...

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Sonia Hossain on May 13, 2012

Project Management Training Nigeria

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mastercomputersng.com –

The Project Management Training Nigeria and online skills building course has been reviewed and revamped. The PM training is now a stepping stone to Project Management Professional (PMP) certification and aligned with PMBOK (Project management body of knowledge). Available anywhere, you learn at your own pace. Find out more on Project management Training Nigeria

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Jidaw List on May 14, 2012

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