scholarly journals Strengthening Higher Education in Laos

2015 ◽  
pp. 24-26 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jane Knight
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Developing Countries ◽  
Capacity Building ◽  
Developing Country ◽  
Critical Role ◽  
National Development ◽  
Development Cooperation

Internationalization plays a critical role in building university capacity, especially in developing countries. In the current world of higher education-with competitiveness, branding, and commercialization front and center-inter- national development cooperation is often relegated to a low priority. Status building networks with elite partners are receiving more attention and support than capacity- building initiatives with developing country institutions.

Higher Education Collaboration in Kenya

2013 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 48-64 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anita Aggarwal
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Developing Countries ◽  
Capacity Building ◽  
Developing Country ◽  
Collaborative Partnership ◽  
Transnational Education ◽  
History Of Higher Education ◽  
History Of ◽  
The University

Higher education in developing countries presents an opportunity both for investment and development, if specific challenges can be overcome. This article looks at the opportunities for higher education in a developing country, Kenya, and how these experiences have enabled an identification of issues that must be dealt with for higher education to grow both as an investment and capacity-building opportunity for developing countries. It offers a brief narrative on the history of higher education in Kenya, and the types of higher education collaborations. Using a case study of a long established transnational education collaborative partnership between INtel College, Kenya, and the University of Sunderland, UK, it explores the framework for such operations and challenges and perspectives of the partnership. Finally, it presents a view of the future of transnational education in a nation which indeed may have relevance in any developing country.

Factorial analysis of capacity-building needs of small- and medium-scale building contractors in developing countries

2018 ◽  
Vol 25 (1) ◽  
pp. 357-372 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joseph Asante ◽  
Ernest Kissi ◽  
Edward Badu
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Capacity Building ◽  
Construction Industry ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Critical Role ◽  
Industrial Sector ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Medium Scale ◽  
The Government

Purpose The needs assessment is the heart of any capacity-building strategy since it determines the design of any intervention, and also helps to prioritise the allocation of resources. Whereas there is a considerable amount of literature on the challenges faced by small- and medium-scale building contractors (SMBCs), very little is known about the needs (support) required by SMBCs. But given the critical role played by SMBCs in the construction industry demands, an understanding of how this sector can be assisted is required. The purpose of this paper is to contribute to the literature relative to capacity building of SMBCs by exploring and examining the needs with the objective to extend the understanding on how to promote and sustain SMBCs to continue their infrastructural delivery at the local and rural areas in Ghana. Design/methodology/approach A questionnaire with five-point Likert scale is administered to 416 respondents, including local government authorities, consultants, first-class contractors and SMBCs using simple random and purposive sampling techniques. Data generated from the survey are analysed using mean score ranking and principal component analysis, thus enabling the findings of the study to be examined under six thematic areas. Findings The SMCs needs identified include anti-corruption measures, job accessibility, technical and technological assistance, favourable fiscal policy, business development support and financial assistance. The findings of the study bring to the attention of policy makers the critical areas that required support by the assistance of SMBCs. In the interim, the study recommends the extension of business advisory services to the SMBCs by National Board of Small-Scale Industries, whilst in the long term, the government must create the necessary business operating environment to promote SMBCs pertaining to the industrial sector of the economy. The SMBCs must also factor the needs into their business operations that can be addressed from within. Originality/value The study suggests the need of SMBCs in building a robust construction industry in developing countries.

scholarly journals Learning 2.0 in Knowledge Economy: A Case Study of a Pilot Project in Zambia

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 41
Author(s):  
Juseuk Kim
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Developing Countries ◽  
Knowledge Economy ◽  
Tertiary Education ◽  
National Development ◽  
Pilot Project ◽  
Innovative Project ◽  
African Higher Education ◽  
Key Factor

This paper explores how Learning 2.0 in a knowledge economy can promote African higher education. It uses a case study of the pilot project in Zambia. The paper begins by showing that Learning 2.0 used in a knowledge economy is changing the nature of learning and providing new possibilities for learning. As higher education is a key factor for national development in knowledge economy, this is important for Africa. But Africa has few resources to expand quality tertiary education. An innovative project in Zambia uses Learning 2.0 to overcome some of these challenges and deliver quality higher education. The article shows how the project works and discusses some of the remaining challenges. In conclusion, the concept of the project presents that elements of the learning 2.0 in the knowledge economy can help to spread the higher education in developing countries.

The development of industry and higher education in developing countries

1987 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 52-54 ◽  
Author(s):  
X. H. Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Developing Countries ◽  
Developing Country ◽  
Social Institutions ◽  
General Analysis ◽  
Developed Country ◽  
Long Period ◽  
The Right

Developing countries are always unsure whether they are developing in the right way or not; every developing country develops quite differently, although they all pay great attention to developing their economies. In this paper the view is put forward that education is the cornerstone of development. It is higher education that prepares personnel to satisfy the needs of the country, including its industries. In a developed country higher education will have evolved over a long period in tandem with other social institutions; but in a developing one everything has to happen in a shorter space of time. This can create grave problems for education. A general analysis is given here of the aims of higher education in a developing country, together with its proper relationship with industry. The intention is not to supply answers, simply to place the issue on developing countries’ agendas.

Virtualisation of an administrative work environment in higher education

2017 ◽  
Vol 30 (5) ◽  
pp. 723-747 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ibrahim Osman Adam ◽  
John Effah ◽  
Richard Boateng
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Developing Countries ◽  
Work Environment ◽  
Information Management ◽  
Developing Country ◽  
Virtual Work ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Administrative Work ◽  
External Consultants ◽  
Insight Into

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to understand how higher education institutions (HEIs) in developing countries can migrate their physical administrative work environment to a virtual platform to improve information management. Design/methodology/approach The paper employs an interpretive case study approach and a combined lens of activity and agency theories to understand how a developing country HEI attempted to improve its information management by migrating from a physical to a virtual administrative work environment. Findings The findings show how contradictions caused by role conflicts, administrative staff’s fear of elimination and external consultants’ limited understanding of administrative rules and procedures can hamper work environment virtualisation. Such challenges should be resolved in order to achieve a successful virtual work environment that supports timely and accurate information management. Research limitations/implications The study is limited by its single case perspective in one developing country. However, future studies can compare the experiences of HEIs from developed and developing countries in order to account for contextual differences. Practical implications The study provides practitioners with insight into how to address conflicts between employees (as potential users) and external consultants during virtual system development and implementation. In particular, role conflict, fear of eliminating some administrative staff and consultants’ limited understanding of administrative work procedures should be resolved for successful work environment virtualisation. Originality/value The study is the first attempt to offer rich insight into the challenges associated with administrative work environment virtualisation for improved information management in HEIs, through the principal-agent relationship.

scholarly journals Civil Society Organisations: Filling Up The Government Service Gap For National Development

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (03) ◽  
Author(s):  
Popoola Michael Akin ◽  
Omosebi Fredrick Adeola
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Civil Society ◽  
Good Governance ◽  
Critical Role ◽  
National Development ◽  
The State ◽  
Civil Society Organisations ◽  
The Government ◽  
Zero Sum ◽  
Service Gap

Good governance is inextricably linked with development. That is why any government which is genuinely concerned about good governance makes the issue of development its central focus. However, the governments of many developing countries experience capacity deficit in the area of the requisite institutions, funds and capacity to foster comprehensive socio-economic development. This makes it imperative for the state to engage in collaborative relationship with civil society which can help to fill up the lacuna created by the lack of state institutional and technical capacity. The critical role of civil society in development is aptly appreciated by some donor institutions and western countries which channel their Official Development Assistance (ODA) to developing countries through civil society organisations for effective implementation.  This research therefore, undertakes an analysis of the way and manner which civil society organisations can complement the development efforts of the state. What makes this research crucial is the belief in some quarters that the state and civil society are often mutually conflicting and perpetually locked in zero sum game. However, this paper discovered that both the state and civil society are mutually reinforcing entities and that development is enhanced when there is collaborative efforts, rather than contestation  between them.

scholarly journals KONTRIBUSI INDONESIA DALAM HUBUNGAN SOUTH-SOUTH COOPERATION PERIODE 2016-2018

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 164-186
Author(s):  
Naufal Dzikri
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Developing Countries ◽  
Foreign Policy ◽  
International Development ◽  
Developing Country ◽  
Research Methods ◽  
Development Cooperation ◽  
Pacific Region ◽  
Asian Countries ◽  
International Development Cooperation

Indonesia as a developing country that embraces foreign policy that is free and active, participates in the development of other developing countries in South-South Cooperation. This participation is also stated in the mandate for the Preamble to the 1945 Constitution to enhance Indonesia's role in international development cooperation. Indonesia's contribution is an interesting thing to discuss because Indonesia as one of the developing countries contributes quite significantly to other countries. In this journal, it uses qualitative research methods which are sourced from existing literature and data. The results of this discussion can be seen that the assistance that Indonesia provides is more in the form of services and in the form of seminar programs. This discussion focuses on the assistance that Indonesia provided during the period of President Joko Widodo, especially in 2016-2018. The focus of the assistance that Indonesia provides is Asian countries, especially the South Pacific region. This is because there is an interest that Indonesia carries in carrying out SSC assistance for the region. Indonesia sebagai salah satu negara berkembang yang menganut politik luar negeri yang bersifat bebas dan aktif, turut serta dalam pembangunan negara berkembang lainnya dalam South-South Cooperation. Partisipasi ini juga seperti yang tertuang dalam amanat Pembukaan UUD 1945 untuk meningkatkan peran Indonesia dalam kerja sama pembangunan internasional. Kontribusi Indonesia menjadi hal yang menarik untuk dibahas karena Indonesia sebagai salah satu negara berkembang memberikan kontribusi yang cukup berpengaruh bagi negara lainnya. Jurnal ini dalam pembuatannya menggunakan metode penelitian kualitatif yang bersumber kepada literature maupun data-data yang sudah ada. Hasil dari pembahasan ini dapat dilihat bahwasannya bantuan yang Indonesia berikan lebih bersifat berupa jasa dan berbentuk program-program seminar. Pembahasan ini berfokus pada bantuan yang Indonesia berikan pada masa Periode Presiden Joko Widodo, khususnya pada tahun 2016-2018. Fokus dari bantuan yang Indonesia berikan adalah negara Asia khususnya kawasan Pasifik Selatan. Hal ini karena terdapat kepentingan yang Indonesia bawa dalam melakukan bantuan SSC bagi kawasan tersebut.

scholarly journals A cooperação Sul-Sul na política externa dos governos Lula da Silva: da margem ao centro da agenda/South-South cooperation in Brazilian foreign policy during Lula da Silva's administration: from margin to center of the agend

2015 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 356-383
Author(s):  
Raphael Camargo Lima
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Foreign Policy ◽  
International Organizations ◽  
National Development ◽  
External Action ◽  
Policy Formulation ◽  
Development Cooperation ◽  
America Latina ◽  
The 1960S ◽  
Development Objectives

Resumo: Entre os anos 1930 e 1990, a política externa brasileira esteve orientada por uma ação diplomática que proporcionasse ganhos para o desenvolvimento econômico. A partir dos anos 1960, essa tônica motivou a diplomacia brasileira a aproximar-se de outros países periféricos para realizar esse projeto nacional. No mesmo período, países em desenvolvimento da Ásia, África e América Latina iniciaram coalizões e projetos conjuntos em organizações internacionais logrando o mesmo objetivo. Nesse contexto, foi criado o conceito de Cooperação Sul-Sul. Tal mecanismo foi recorrentemente utilizado pela política externa brasileira para atingir seus objetivos de desenvolvimento nacional. Contudo, a cada década, a ênfase foi adaptando-se, de acordo com as mudanças nos contextos doméstico e internacional. Nos anos 1980 e 1990, devido à crise econômica do Brasil e à adaptação neoliberal, a Cooperação Sul-Sul esteve menos presente na ação externa do país. Com o advento dos anos 2000, em especial nos dois governos de Lula da Silva (2003-2010), o mecanismo ganhou novos contornos nas formulações da política externa brasileira. Nesse sentido, o presente artigo debate o retorno da Cooperação Sul-Sul nas relações externas do Brasil e as novas características desse processo, com foco na cooperação para o desenvolvimento, coalizões e organismos internacionais.Palavras-chave: Política Externa Brasileira; Cooperação Sul-sul; Governos Lula da Silva.  Abstract: Between  1930  and  1990,  the  Brazilian  foreign  policy  was  guided  towards  a diplomatic action seeking to provide gains for economic development. Since the 1960s, this concept motivated the Brazilian diplomacy to approach other peripheral countries in order to carry out this national project. At the same time, developing countries in Asia, Africa and Latin America have begun joint coalitions and projects in international organizations seeking to achieve the same goal. In this context, the concept of South-South cooperation was created. Such a mechanism was repeatedly used by Brazilian foreign policy to achieve their national development objectives. However, on every decade, its emphasis was adapted according to the changes in domestic and international contexts. In the 1980s and 1990s, due to the economic crisis in Brazil and the neoliberal adjustment, South-South Cooperation was less present on the country’s external action. During 2000s, especially Lula's administration (2003-2010), this mechanism has gained new dimensions in Brazilian foreign policy formulation. Hence, this article discusses the return of South-South Cooperation on Brazil’s external action and the new  features  of  this  process,  focusing  on  development  cooperation,  coalitions  and international organizations.Keywords: Brazilian Foreign Policy; South-South Cooperation; Lula da Silva’s administration.DOI: 10.20424/2237-7743/bjir.v4n2p356-383

scholarly journals Facilitating Industrialization in Africa: China’s Aid and African Industrial Capacity Building

2019 ◽  
Vol 05 (04) ◽  
pp. 577-599
Author(s):  
Song Wei
Keyword(s):  
Capacity Building ◽  
Regional Integration ◽  
Manufacturing Sector ◽  
National Development ◽  
Development Cooperation ◽  
African Countries ◽  
Agricultural Modernization ◽  
Development Plans ◽  
Zone Development ◽  
Industrial Capacity

Industrialization has long been the focus of national development plans in many African countries. Yet, Africa today is less industrialized than it was four decades ago. Industrial capacity building has recently been prioritized in Beijing’s aid policy as a prerequisite for a thriving manufacturing sector in Africa. As a result, China’s aid and investment in Africa focus on three areas: manufacture, infrastructure, and economic zone development. The choices reflect Beijing’s four decades of experience in its own industrialization process. The two cases of Angola and Zambia presented in this article illustrate the constraining factors in Africa’s industrialization: a business-unfriendly financial environment, vast untapped labor and resource potentials, an imbalanced growth model, and cumbersome bureaucratic procedures. To help Africa achieve higher levels of integration and industrialization, Beijing ought to do more and better along five lines of effort: first, by delineating the role of development cooperation in China-Africa capacity building cooperation; second, upgrading African industrial capacity both at the macro- and micro-levels; third, supporting infrastructure and agricultural modernization across Africa; fourth, working with African subregional institutions to stimulate regional integration and industrialization; and fifth, building greater complementarities with international organizations in Africa.

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