To sustain growth requires changes in the Chinese economy and society. The Asian financial crisis shows that independent institutions and individual freedoms are necessary to stimulate entrepreneurship and innovation. Conservative social values often promoted by the education and training system could hinder economic growth. (SK)

Examines new developments in the global and regional economy and the impact of the East Asian economic crisis on Singapore. Assesses changes being made in the Singaporean educational system to meet the demand for skilled labor. (SK)

Discusses the changing role of science education in Singapore vis-a-vis the country's economic development. Suggests that unhindered by traditions or cultures adverse to the learning and application of science, science education is expected to continue to enjoy the support it has received in the past. (Author/VWL)

Offers a conceptual approach that begins to connect literacy as an individual development to literacy as an economic development. Grounds the investigation in more than 100 in-depth interviews that explored individuals' memories of learning to read and write. Demonstrates the practical application of the concept of "sponsorship" for interpreting…

Adult education is embedded in the political, social, cultural, and economic processes of society. In southern Africa, the focus has been on adult education for survival, economic development, and political and cultural development. The discourse of adult education is currently being challenged by that of lifelong learning. (SK)

Using an economic framework, the characteristics of countries in relation to the strength of their intellectual property protection are examined, as well as the relationship between intellectual property protection and U.S. exports to these countries. Findings suggest that country incentives for protecting intellectual property increase as…

Discusses an innovative approach to environmental education that takes into account the interactions between cultural diversity and environmental controversy. Examines the situation in Sarawak, a State of East Malaysia, in the light of existing theoretical work. Contains 21 references. (JRH)

Discussions with women in rural areas of India analyzed government-initiated development programs regarding availability of information, suitability to women's needs, and perception of problems. Most programs were top down with little input form women; self-help approaches problematized the "self" and did not consider the realities of…

Suggests that research on university-industry relationships should focus on universities' role in building regional institutional capacity. Explores the case of the University of Aveiro in Portugal to illustrate this interaction. (JOW)

Explores the economic and political contexts of assessment in New Zealand adult education. Discusses assessment in relation to power, objectivity, reliability, and validity, suggesting that accountability prevails over autonomy. Advocates a context-dependent learner-teacher partnership for assessment in adult education. (Contains 54 references.)…

Discusses the findings of a study of the views of 15 and 16 year-olds on the importance of biodiversity conservation. Reports general disapproval for human economic activities that might threaten wildlife with extinction, although significantly fewer boys than girls held this view. (Contains 16 references.) (Author/YDS)

The Prime Minister of Jamaica outlines global economic and human development challenges and the role of education in building a learning society. (SK)

Three perspectives can be found in the field of comparative education: those based on area studies, social science disciplines, and development/planning studies. These perspectives are not mutually exclusive and in fact complement each other. Anti-positivistic orientations have increased in recent years. Not being bound by rigid categories,…

South Korea is widely known as an Asian model of economic development and democratization. Yet until now, research has not shown whether the country's successful transition to democracy and market capitalism has enabled ordinary citizens to experience a life of happiness and satisfaction in their private and public lives. To address this question,…

This article applies the global commodity chain approach to analyze the way policymakers encouraged an automotive commodity chain to touch down in Silao, Mexico. The article explains that the changing dynamics of the global auto industry have transformed it into an "assembler-driven" commodity chain. It notes how policymakers in the…