Higher education institutions (HEI) are established to address human resource needs by producing graduates with the relevant knowledge, skills and attitude for the labour market and improving the country's ability to maximize its long-term economic, social and political developments. The fetters of higher education are the challenges bedeviling…

Describes efforts in Indonesia to use educational technology in appropriate ways to help alleviate education problems. Lessons learned are discussed as they relate to cultural affairs, personnel and training, organization and management; and leadership. Reasons for success are also highlighted, including local control, long range planning, and…

"Global outreach" refers to the international delivery of education, health, public information, commercial, and other services using appropriate communications technology. International organizations are partnering in various ways with developing-country governments, private companies, local communities, and non-governmental…