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Water and Sanitation
The Cost of Water Project
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September 18, 2017

The Cost of Water Project supports the effective planning and sustainable management of water supply systems in refugee camps and settlements. Launched in 2014 by the Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Unit in DPSM’s Public Health Section in partnership with IRC, the project measures the overall costs of providing effective water systems in a variety… Read more

Financing, Sustainability, Water Services
Education
The Least Developed Country Report Highlights: New Initiatives to Mitigate the Brain Drain
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November 11, 2015

This report highlight is based on the Least Developed Countries Report series. It explores the ‘push and pull’ forces that contribute to the international migration of skilled persons from least developed countries (LDCs), and how outmigration continues to reduce the potential of Least Developed Countries for technological catch-up and absorptive capacity. The report highlights how national policies… Read more

Brain drain, Innovations, Least developed countries
Education
Higher education and the achievement (and/or prevention) of equity and social justice
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October 25, 2015

This article examines the theoretical and empirical literature on higher education’s role in relation to social equity and related notions of citizenship, social justice, social cohesion and meritocracy. It considers both the education and the research functions of higher education and how these impact upon different sections of society, on who benefits and who loses… Read more

access to higher education, Meritocracy, Social inequality, Social reproduction, Universities and public good, widening participation
The Origins of Writing in the Disciplines: Traditions of Seminar Writing and the Humboldtian Ideal of the Research University
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October 20, 2015

The introduction of seminars to university teaching marks the onset of a new teaching philosophy and practice in which writing is used to make students independent learners and researchers. Although the beginnings of writing pedagogy at American universities are well documented, little is known about its origins in Germany. The article tracks the history of… Read more

academic writing, disputation, history of science, history of writing, seminar pedagogy
Reforming higher education: access, equity, and financing in Botswana, Ethiopia, Kenya, South Africa, and Tunisia
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September 17, 2015

This chapter in the 2011 Africa Competitiveness Report analyses systems of higher education in Africa using five African countries— Botswana, Ethiopia, Kenya, South Africa, and Tunisia— as case studies. Specifically, the chapter analyzes current enrolment 
trends, accessibility and equity, governance, quality and relevance, financing, university-industry linkages (UILs),
and entrepreneurship education in tertiary education curricula. The idea is… Read more

developing countries, Higher Education
The road to dignity by 2030: ending poverty, transforming all lives and protecting the planet
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September 7, 2015

This is a synthesis report of the UN Secretary-General on the post-2015 sustainable development agenda. It details a universal and transformative agenda for sustainable development of people and the planet, underpinned by rights. In the report, the Secretary-General makes that point that for progression, it will be essential that young people receive relevant skills. These… Read more

Education, skills development, Youth Employment
Report of the Open Working Group of the General Assembly on Sustainable Development Goals
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September 7, 2015

This document details the report of the Open Working Group of the UN General Assembly on the SDGs. It details recommendations for the post-2015 development agenda. A total of 17 SDGs are recommended. Goal 4 is to ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all. Target 4.4 is focused specifically… Read more

skills development, TVET, Youth Employment
Youth and rural development: Evidence from 25 school-to-work transition surveys
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September 7, 2015

This report uses data from the school-to-work transitions surveys (SWTSs) from 2012-2013. It assesses the labour market conditions of youth in rural and urban areas. From this perspective it offers insights into prospects for fundamental transformations of rural sectors within the development process. While confirming some blurring between rural and urban areas in terms of… Read more

Vocational Skills, Youth Employment
The implementation and impact of National Qualifications Frameworks: Report of a study in 16 countries.
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September 7, 2015

This report aimed to produce empirical evidence and analysis of countries’ experiences of introducing qualifications framework as part of a strategy to achieve skills development and employment goals. A qualifications framework is intended to improve understanding of qualifications (degrees, certificates, or recognition of experiential-based learning and capabilities) in terms of the information they convey to… Read more

Education, Vocational Skills
The effects of contraception on obstetric outcomes
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June 3, 2015

The contribution of contraception to reductions in obstetric mortality and morbidity is universally acknowledged. One major pathway is by reducing the number of unwanted births. Each pregnancy and childbirth carry a health risk for the woman, and where obstetric services are poor, maternal mortality is still very high. In most Asian and Latin American countries… Read more

Family Planning, Health
Education
Early Childhood Development and Disability: A discussion paper
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December 5, 2014

This discussion paper provides a brief overview of issues pertaining to early childhood development (ECD) and disability. It lays the foundation for a long-term strategic and collaborative process aimed at improving the developmental outcomes, participation and protection of young children with disabilities. Essential to this effort is dialogue between United Nations agencies and relevant stakeholders… Read more

Disability, Early Childhood Development
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