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Lifelong learning in the global knowledge economy : challenges for developing countries.
- Title
- Lifelong learning in the global knowledge economy : challenges for developing countries.
- Publication
- Washington, DC : World Bank, ©2003.
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| Status | Format | Access | Call Number | Item Location |
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| Text | Use in library | LC5261 .L54 2003 | Off-site |
Details
- Additional Authors
- World Bank.
- Description
- xxv, 141 pages : illustrations; 23 cm.
- Summary
- "A roadmap for policymakers in developing countries to the key issues and challenges of education in a knowledge economy, this book explores the ways in which lifelong learning systems encourage growth. The authors discuss the changing nature of learning and the expanding role of the private sector in education and training worldwide. In a detailed and practical way, they consider the policy and financing options available to government seeking to meet the lifelong needs of their learners."--Jacket.
- Series Statement
- Directions in development
- Uniform Title
- Directions in development (Washington, D.C.)
- Subject
- Note
- "A World Bank report."
- Bibliography (note)
- Includes bibliographical references (p. 113-130) and index.
- Contents
- 1. The Knowledge Economy and the Changing Needs of the Labor Market -- 2. Transforming Learning -- 3. Governing the Lifelong Learning System -- 4. Options for Financing Lifelong Learning -- 5. Moving Forward.
- ISBN
- 0821354752
- 9780821354759
- LCCN
- 2003052504
- OCLC
- ocm52208620
- 52208620
- SCSB-1289915
- Owning Institutions
- Princeton University Library