The purpose of this paper is to describe the current landscape in early childhood care and education and spark discussion and debate around potential areas for KIX investment. The paper is part of a series of discussion papers, drafted to support the engagement and consultation of developing country partners and technical experts in the initial…

The Global Partnership for Education (GPE) addresses the most significant education challenges faced by developing countries through supporting governments to improve equity and learning by strengthening their education systems. GPE is a global fund and a partnership focused entirely on education in developing countries. The partnership has a…

This article explores the development of policy in quality assurance in higher education. While it briefly examines the broader context of quality assurance in South Africa in terms of the National Qualifications Framework as one of the political levers for establishing a quality assurance system in education and training systemically it focuses…

The failure of education to influence economic growth and social and political equity has raised serious questions about the practice of educational planning. Four planning activities (logistics, techniques, politics, and research) are examined and suggestions for changing the ways planners can influence the social order are made. (Author/SK)

Describes the structure and operations of a computer simulation model used in Papua New Guinea, developed with technical assistance from UNESCO. Notes that model establishes baseline data on student enrollments, teacher posts, and costs of education, and can be used to simulate policies under consideration and provide output on student flows,…

Argues the necessity of analyzing the relations between educational theories and educational practice. Points out the unstated theories and assumptions about modernization, economic development, educational policymaking, and human motivations that underlie Psacharopoulos's comparative education "solutions" to developing nations' education…

In lesser developed countries, interest has been growing in the role evaluation plays in the improvement of media-based education programs. Such programs include the use of television or radio to communicate a useful message to students, the general populace, or a particular group (such as mothers or small farmers). The message to be communicated…

Examines theoretical components of educational planning in Latin America. The purpose of the article is to provide insight into current Latin American educational problems by identifying patterns in educational policy formation. (Author/DB)

This report is a summary in English of a series of ten volumes entitled "La Television Scolaire du Niger; 1964-71" which was written by the original research and production team of Tele-Niger. The responses of the original team of French experts to the following questions are provided: (1) Who shall be taught? (2) What are the…

Policies governing education of ethnic groups in Malaysia favor the Malays, in part to compensate them for disadvantages suffered under British rule. Strong sanctions are used to discourage protest by other ethnic groups. (Author)

Examines some of the effects of military rule and military forms of decision-making on educational planning in Nigeria. (Author)

Quantitative comparative research provides lessons for educational planners and policymakers unrelated to theoretical labels. This point is illustrated by comparative education "solutions" to typical policy problems in developing countries: increasing access to primary education, expanding secondary and postsecondary education, improving…

Considers village and district councillors' role in educational decision making, focusing on the "Pukhun maliks" and tribal chiefs in northwestern Pakistan's frontier's tribal areas. In this case study, the notion of community involvement in development planning is actually entrenching the people's powerlessness. (17 references) (MLH)

A statement of purpose for Educational Radio and Television of Iran (ERTI) in Iran's education and development process proposes that ERTI act as a leader and innovator in programs covering a wide range of subject matter and involving both broadcasting and non-broadcasting activities. A balanced program is suggested here which would enable the…

Assuming that schools, colleges, and adult education programs cannot alone produce significant rural improvement in developing nations, this booklet presents argument for educational policy that is part of a total planned rural policy and that incorporates an indirect rural bias. It is argued that if education with a rural bias is to be acceptable…