Reviews of National Policies for Education: Tertiary Education in Colombia 2012

In Colombia, the beginning of a new century has brought with it a palpable feeling of optimism. Colombians and visitors sense that the country's considerable potential can be realised, and education is rightly seen as crucial to this process. As opportunities expand, Colombians will need new an...

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Corporate Authors: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, The World Bank
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Paris OECD Publishing 2013
Series:Reviews of National Policies for Education
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Collection: OECD Books and Papers - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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Summary:In Colombia, the beginning of a new century has brought with it a palpable feeling of optimism. Colombians and visitors sense that the country's considerable potential can be realised, and education is rightly seen as crucial to this process. As opportunities expand, Colombians will need new and better skills to respond to new challenges and prospects. The government is therefore determined to address key challenges confronting tertiary education in the country: expanding enrolment and improving equity, increasing quality and relevance, and making governance and finance more responsive. Colombia has more than a decade of progress under its belt, and the energy to reach ambitious policy goals. Getting there in practice will involve dialogue and consensus-seeking among all stakeholders, as well as new resources and new rules
Physical Description:320 p. 16 x 23cm
ISBN:9789264180697