Describes a focused synthesis study involving interviews with stakeholders of an employer-linked charter school. Discusses concerns about charter schools, their relationship to economic development, and the employer-linked charter school as a model for worker development in a new economy. (Contains 42 references.) (SK)

Explores the political, ethical, and professional dilemmas faced by English-as-a-Second-Language professionals working in the context of Australian language aid projects in Laos, East Timor, and Cambodia. Illuminates how language aid practitioners have to deal with issues of language choice, ownership, and political context. (Author/VWL)

Examines the demand for schooling in Pakistan, focusing on two potential sources of bias in the estimation of that demand: censoring bias and selection bias. Finds evidence of both biases. (Contains 51 references.) (PKP)

Details the reasons why Indian casinos are not benefiting large numbers of Native Americans. Explains that most casinos are located in populated areas, while most American Indians live in rural areas. Adds that 75% of jobs generated by Indian gaming have gone to non-Indians. Reports on efforts to build a Native American scholarship fund from…

British policies urge universities to develop entrepreneurs because of small businesses' role in the economy. To meet their developmental needs, appropriate subject matter and learning methods must be identified. A university consortium has developed a Master of Enterprise program benchmarked to business and management subjects identified by the…

States that despite spending massive amounts of money to expand their educational systems, poor countries have witnessed a 4-decade decline in their medium economic growth rates from 3 percent in the 1960s to zero percent in the 1990s. Offers several reasons for the decline, such as variations in the quality of education and low labor…

Case studies of six interorganizational collaborations for job training and economic development found that these exemplary arrangements produced other benefits, providing flexible and adaptive capability for dealing with long-term economic development processes. A planning and development model to replicate successful linkages was developed. (SK)

The economic development goals of 12 South Asian countries and the means used to meet them through higher education are examined. It is concluded that the trend has brought greater educational opportunities, growing university involvement with the world outside academe, and possible over-reliance on the Japanese model. (MSE)

Vocational, technical, and adult education are integral components of China's plan for the immediate future. There is a recognition of the increasingly important role that they must play if economic development goals are to be accomplished. (Author)

States are starting to use cut-rate tuition to lure entrepreneurs and businesses that are planning to relocate. To provide the tuition bargain, states waive residency requirements for employees, spouses, and children who move to a state. (MLW)

Outlines U.S. national initiatives for local governments over the last few decades. Offers a picture of what the implications of these policies would be if carried out fully in Britain. Discusses whether the U.S. system for addressing local economic development concerns offers a better model and what really are the requirements for its…

Peace and development efforts among women in Southern Africa have been prompted by socioeconomic and political problems, cultural differences, poor communication, and lack of education. Meaningful solutions must start from women's cultural contexts, communities, nations, and regions. (SK)

Many of the programs established for women often perpetuate stereotypical roles. The most useful nonformal education programs for women should provide them with skills and knowledge related to reproductive tasks, productive work, emancipation, and empowerment. Nongovernmental voluntary organizations, especially those run by women, play a critical…

Describes traditional training methods for the occupations of Yoruba women of West Africa, such as weaving, dyeing, and pottery-making. Suggests that these vocational training methodologies could be applied to contemporary African economic problems. (SK)

In this article, the relative importance to university students of various environmental issues and the acceptability of potential solutions or tradeoffs necessary for attaining environmental benefits was explored. The study found that students' willingness to accept various solutions or tradeoffs can be expected to vary greatly. (LZ)