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Download full textGizard, X.; Josephe, A. – 1987
This document summarizes the information contained in the reports prepared by a number of regions to contribute to a discussion of a forum of European regions examining the place of vocational training in regional development strategies. Information on the place and role of vocational training in their economic development strategies is provided…
Descriptors: Economic Development, Educational Change, Educational Development, Foreign Countries
Duke, Chris; Vorapipatana, Kowit – 1982
Formal education has traditionally played the conservative role of transmitting values, culture, skills, and knowledge from one generation to the next. Its role has become dysfunctional in societies such as those in Asia and the Pacific that are characterized by rapid change. In societies such as these, the need now is for education for…
Descriptors: Developing Nations, Economic Development, Educational Needs, Educational Planning
New England Board of Higher Education, Boston, MA. – 1989
New England's economic competitiveness in a global economy and the role of the area's colleges and universities in contributing to that competitiveness are discussed, including a review of a similar analysis from the perspective of the state of Connecticut. The report examines information developed from a study having three research components:…
Descriptors: College Role, Economic Change, Economic Development, Economic Impact
New England Board of Higher Education, Boston, MA. – 1989
A policy briefing report discusses the initiatives currently in place in Massachusetts that are designed to enhance that state's economic and educational effectiveness in order to improve its international competitive position. The report is divided into four major areas of discussion: (1) an overview of the global economic challenge and the New…
Descriptors: College Role, Economic Change, Economic Development, Economic Impact
New England Board of Higher Education, Boston, MA. – 1989
A policy briefing report discusses the initiatives currently in place in New Hampshire that are designed to enhance that state's economic and educational effectiveness in order to improve its international competitive position. The report is divided into four major areas of discussion: (1) an overview of the global economic challenge and the New…
Descriptors: College Role, Economic Change, Economic Development, Economic Impact
New England Board of Higher Education, Boston, MA. – 1989
A policy briefing report discusses the initiatives currently in place in Rhode Island that are designed to enhance that state's economic and educational effectiveness in order to improve its international competitive position. The report is divided into four major areas of discussion: (1) an overview of the global economic challenge and the New…
Descriptors: College Role, Economic Change, Economic Development, Economic Impact
New England Board of Higher Education, Boston, MA. – 1989
A policy briefing report discusses the initiatives currently in place in Vermont that are designed to enhance that state's economic and educational effectiveness in order to improve its international competitive position. The report is divided into four major areas of discussion: (1) an overview of the global economic challenge and the New England…
Descriptors: College Role, Economic Change, Economic Development, Economic Impact
United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization, Bangkok (Thailand). Regional Office for Education in Asia and Oceania. – 1978
The document presents objectives and proceedings of a population education seminar involving representatives from 12 non Western nations. Major purposes of the seminar were to provide a forum where population experts from Asian and Oceanic nations could exchange ideas, cooperate in improving population education programs, and explore how to…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Community Education, Demography, Developing Nations
