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2. Poverty, Growth, and Safety Nets: A Comparative Regional Perspective.
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Deolalikar, Anil B.
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ECONOMIC development - Abstract
Among the most remarkable events in the world during the last half-century has been the notable economic growth, social transformation and poverty reduction that has taken place in Asia. The March 2002 issue of the 'Journal of Asian & African Studies,' contains nine papers, authored by economists, sociologists and anthropologists, covering five countries in the region including India, Pakistan, Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam. These papers suggest that rather than making land reform the centerpiece of the strategy for rural development and poverty reduction, the government should give priority to investments in physical and social infrastructures, agricultural research and technology transfer and enforcement of contractual arrangements and property rights. The paper by Saurabh Sinha, Michael Lipton and Shahin Yaqub is closely related to the Baulch and McCulloch paper in that it also is concerned with transitory changes in household welfare.
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- 2002
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3. Integrating Lifelong Learning Perspectives.
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United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization, Hamburg (Germany). Inst. for Education. and Medel-Anonuevo, Carolyn
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This publication is comprised of 43 papers on the topic of promoting lifelong learning. The papers in Part 1, Overcoming False Dichotomies, are "Lifelong Learning in the North, Education for All in the South" (Torres); "Practice of Lifelong Learning in Indigenous Africa" (Omolewa); "Gender and Information Societies" (Youngs); and "Lifelong Learning for a Modern Learning Society" (Somtrakool). Part 2, Scanning Developments in the Regions, consists of these papers: "Challenges of Lifelong Learning in Africa" (Tapsoba); "Promoting Community-Based Learning Centers in Asia-Pacific" (Oyasu); "European Union (EU) Memorandum on Lifelong Learning" (Smith); "Hungarian Response to the EU Memorandum on Lifelong Learning" (Istvan); "Regional Framework for Action for Adult and Youth Education in Latin America and the Caribbean (2001-10)" (Jauregui de Gainza); and "Lifelong Learning" (Essefi). Part 3, Promoting Democratization, contains these papers: "Learning in a Global Society" (Alexander); "Citizenship and Democracy in Socrates' and Grundtvig's Europe" (Ronai); "Education for Non-Discrimination" (Millan); "Lifelong Learning and Work in Developing Countries" (Pieck); "Globalization, Lifelong Learning, and Response of the Universities" (Peng); and "Combining the World of Work with the World of Education" (Romijn). The papers in Part 5, Making Lifelong Learning Work for Women, are "Gender Equality in Basic Education" (Messina); "Women as Lifelong Learners" (Benaicha); and "Lifelong Learning for Elimination of Violence Against Women" (Kuninobu). The papers in Part 6, Learning Across Generations, are "Achieving Youth Empowerment Through Peer Education" (Wissa); and "Role of Intergenerational Programs in Promoting Lifelong Learning for All Ages" (Ohsako). The papers in Part 7, Learning Across Cultures, are "Cultural Contexts of Learning: East Meets West" (Yang); "Building Community Through Study Circles" (Oliver); "Culturally-Based Adult Education" (Smith); and "Perspective of Lifelong Learning in South Asia" (Bordia). In Part 8, Laying Foundations and Sustaining Achievements Through Literacy and Nonformal Education, are "Literacy Linked Women Development Programs" (Usha); "Lifelong Learning Policy and Practices in the Laos People's Democratic Republic" (Mithong Souvanvixay); "Distance Learning and Adult Education" (Wilson, White); "Role of Partnerships in the Promotion of Lifelong Learning" (Lin); and "Toward the Eradication of Illiteracy Among Youth and Adults in China" (Guodong). Part 9, Creating Environments Conducive to Lifelong Learning, has these papers: "Learning Cities/Region in the Framework of Lifelong Learning" (Doukas); "Adult Education and Lifelong Learning in Sweden" (Salin); "Promoting Lifelong Learning in Beijing for a Learning Society" (Shuping); and "Reorienting Teachers as Lifelong Learners" (Tiedao). (YLB)
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- 2002
4. Pleasure and pain: Medical travel in Asia.
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Whittaker, A.
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MEDICAL tourism ,MEDICAL care ,ASIA description & travel - Abstract
The trade in health services for foreign patients, often termed 'medical tourism' or medical travel, is a growing industry being aggressively marketed across Asia. This paper explores the industry development in four countries: Thailand, India, Malaysia, and Singapore, providing a preliminary review of the political economy of the industry, marketing strategies, and linkages. As yet, there has been neither academic work considering the implications of this trade for public health, nor studies on the medical travellers themselves and their experiences. The final part of this paper contemplates some of the implications for public health in the region, and the ethical issues this globalized trade presents. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2008
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5. Questioning Centre-Periphery Platforms
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Postiglione, Gerard A.
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How much is hegemony and how much is self-determination in the higher education systems in Southeast Asia? This paper argues that while the question of centre and periphery is still relevant to the analysis of international university systems, the analytical frameworks from which it has arisen may lose viability in the long term. Southeast Asian states are making use of higher education to act in ways that will contribute to the altering of their peripheral position in the global economic and political system. While changes in Southeast Asian higher education are closely tied to global markets and follow what sometimes appears to be a dependent pattern of adaptations driven by Western developed economies, the paper argues that there is also a significant amount of resistance. As Southeast Asian countries adapt in ways that help embed economic globalisation within their national landscape, the manner in which the adaptation occurs is more selective, open, and democratic than before. Moreover, while global communication with core (centre) university systems has been more open and transparent, the system is closed to direct intervention from the outside, making hegemony a less plausible explanation for the manner in which the system is reacting within the new global environment of financial interdependency.
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- 2005
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6. Youth in Transition: The Challenges of Generational Change in Asia. Proceedings of the Biennial General Conference of the Association of Asian Social Science Research Councils (15th, Canberra, Australia, 2005)
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United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific, Bangkok (Thailand)., Academy of Social Sciences in Australia, Canberra., Gale, Fay, and Fahey, Stephanie
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This book originates from a conference of the Association of Asian Social Science Research Councils and contains writings and research reports on Youth in Transition in the Asia and Pacific region. The definition of "youth" varies from country to country and ranges between the ages of 10 to 35. The publication summarizes issues in the region, generally regarded as a critical stage before adulthood. Due to local requirements and the development stage of countries in the region, the focus of adolescent studies deals with a wide range of topics such as indigenous people, rural-urban migration, lifestyle, population policy, and technology. Statistics also show that the current generation of youth is immensely different from its predecessors as a result of improved healthcare, rise of technology, and globalization. The differences cover not just livelihood factors such as marriage, sexuality, habits, or employment but also the bigger picture including demographics and culture. Economic development and technology have given rise to a new breed of youth in the Asia and Pacific region where some of them became promising entrepreneurs, political/community leaders, city dwellers, or some just choose to cling to a more traditional existence. Following an introduction (Stephanie Fahey and Fay Gale), papers in this document include: (1) Youth in Asia: An overview (Yogesh Atal); (2) Youth, Cultures and Societies in Transition: The Challenges of Growing up in a Globalized World (Jeffrey Jensen Arnett); (3) Global Cultural Change and Young People's Wellbeing (Richard Eckersley); (3) Globalisation and an Epidemic: The Consequences of HIV/AIDS for Young People (Doreen Rosenthal); (4) A Demographic View of Changing Youth in Asia (Graeme Hugo); (5) Generational Change and Cyberpolitics in Asia (Stephanie Fahe); (6) Indigenous Australian Young Peoples: The Winds of Change (Gregory Phillips); (7) Are Youths Moving Forward? A Bangladesh Perspective (Abdur Rahim Khan); (8) Government Policies and Programs for Youth Development in India (Hardip Singh Kingra); (9) Youth Migration and Change in Indonesia (Aswatini Raharto and Mita Noveria); (10) Youth in the Japanese Society (Ushiogi Morikazu and Watabe Makoto); (11) Malaysian Youth: From Government Policies to Grassroots Aspirations (Rashila Ramli); (12) The Only-Child Generation: Chinese Youth in a Transformative Era (Wu Xiaoying); (13) The Filipino Youth Today: Their Strengths and the Challenges They Face (Joseph H. Puyat); (14) Online Games Dynamics in Korean Society: Experiences and Lifestyles in the Online Game World (Sang-Min Whang); (15) Demographic and Economic Pressures to Move: Youth Aspirations and Livelihood Opportunities for Youth in the Liberal Economic Environment of Sri Lanka (Siri T. Hettige); (16) Monitoring the Convention on the Rights of the Child in Thailand (Amara Pongsapich); and (17) Vietnam's Youth in Transition (Nguyen Thi My). (Individual papers contain references.) [This document was published by Regional Unit for Social and Human Sciences in Asia and the Pacific, UNESCO Asia and Pacific Regional Bureau for Education, as well as the Association of Asian Social Science Research Councils (AASSREC). Abstract modified to meet ERIC guidelines.]
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- 2005
7. An Overview of Management Education for Sustainability in Asia
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Wu, Yen-Chun Jim, Shen, Ju-Peng, and Kuo, Tsuang
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Purpose: This paper aims to explore the holistic picture of sustainability curricula in Asian higher education. Design/methodology/approach: Content analysis was conducted based on Asian management education for sustainability in higher education. Online courses arrangement, teaching methods, instructors' educational background and cross-referencing data between triple bottom line and sustainability courses have been investigated. Findings: The paper provides empirical insights about the current state of sustainability education in Asia. The results show that there is an opportunity for interdisciplinary integration, as there are imbalanced sustainability courses offered by business, science and engineering schools. It also suggests that Asian universities should add an international connection and active promotion of sustainability education on their Web sites. Research limitations/implications: Findings are based on web-based sustainability-related courses. Future research could apply method of case study to do a deeper study. Practical implications: The paper provides an overview of Asian management education for sustainability and curricula analysis through our research, and that this will further assist in the development of interdisciplinary integration in Asian management education for sustainability. Originality/value: This paper is the first attempt to gain better understanding of sustainability-related courses offered in leading business/management colleges in Asia.
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- 2015
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8. Sustainability Practices at Higher Education Institutions in Asia
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Leal Filho, Walter, Dinis, Maria Alzira Pimenta, Sivapalan, Subarna, Begum, Halima, Ng, Theam Foo, Al-Amin, Abul Quasem, Alam, Gazi Mahabubul, Sharifi, Ayyoob, Salvia, Amanda Lange, Kalsoom, Qudsia, Saroar, Mustafa, and Neiva, Samara
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Purpose: It is still unclear how Asian universities incorporate the theory or practice of sustainable development (SD) in their research and education programmes. To address this gap, the purpose of this paper is to report on a study that has examined how universities in Asian countries handle and address matters related to SD. Design/methodology/approach: The study used a bibliometric analysis and an online survey-method. The online survey data were analysed through descriptive analysis and one-sample student's "t"-test. Findings: The study indicates that there is considerable variation among the Asian countries regarding sustainability practices in higher education institutions (HEIs). The HEIs in far eastern countries, such as Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand are perceived to demonstrate more sustainability practices. Research limitations/implications: Even though a substantial number of participants participated in the survey, it did not cover all Asian countries. The online survey was carried out over a limited period of time, and not all HEIs in the field may have received information about the study. Practical implications: Asia is the largest continent facing a number of sustainability challenges. In this context, the contribution of HEIs is very important. The findings of the current study may serve as a baseline for Asian HEIs to take more initiatives towards SD goals, as HEIs are responsible for the education and training of hundreds of thousands of students who will be occupying key positions in industry, government or education in the coming years. Originality/value: The study contributes to the existing literature in two distinct ways. First, it was possible to develop a comprehensive instrument to measure sustainability practices in HEIs. Second, this study has filled the gap of the scarcity of studies regarding sustainability practices in HEIs in Asia.
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- 2022
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9. Governance of Open Universities--A Few Observations on Trends in Asia
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Kaushik, Madhulika and Dhanarajan, G.
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Like all organisations, good governance is a fundamental requirement for the responsible and accountable management of universities in general and open universities in particular. This is to ensure that these (open) universities remain relevant to their mission of facilitating unfettered access to higher education for citizens and at the same time continue being reliable contributors to personal and institutional developments, the vital ingredients to maintaining sustained national development. While several studies have, in the past, been conducted on governance of universities, almost all of them have centred around conventional, face-to-face institutions. Not much published literature is in evidence on the governance of Open Universities. This paper, drawing from a study on the governance of a few open universities in Asia, tries to discuss the nature of their challenges, and the lessons that can be drawn from their practices and experience. The study focused on aspects relating to institutional autonomies such as curriculum, budgeting and financial management, admission standards, conferment of qualifications, academic staff appointments, development and promotions and research policies. Our findings indicate that, similar to conventional systems, the state plays a crucial role in many aspects of governance both in publicly funded and privately supported institutions. Recent attempts at governance transformation towards greater institutional autonomies is beginning to show limited changes in some but not all jurisdictions studied.
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- 2018
10. A Report to the Australian Development Assistance Bureau. Regional Symposium on Distance Teaching in Asia (Penang, Malaysia, May 1981).
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Office of Research in Librarianship, Wagga Wagga (Australia). and Reid-Smith, Edward R.
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Reports and summaries of papers presented at the 1981 Regional Symposium on Distance Teaching in Asia are presented. The symposium, which was represented by 22 countries, was organized by the Universiti Sains (University of Science) Malaysia as part of the activities associated with the completion of 10 years of off-campus program facilities. The symposium was designed to promote information exchange among scholars involved in distance teaching, extension education, and external degree programs; to promote understanding of the problems involved in the teaching and learning process of self-learning programs; and to identify approaches to raise the effectiveness of distance teaching programs in the various countries. Reports on distance education in the following countries are presented: South Korea, Japan, the Philippines, Thailand, Bangladesh, India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, and Malaysia. Selected papers on the following topics are summarized: philosophy, goals, and objectives of distance educational systems; infrastructure, staff training, and educational technology; problems in distance education; research on distance education; and attainment of regional cooperation in Asia. Information on the University of Science Malaysia and the opening and closing sessions of the symposium are included. (Author/SW)
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- 1981
11. Distance Education in Asia and the Pacific. Volume II. Proceedings of the Regional Seminar on Distance Education (Bangkok, Thailand, November 26-December 3, 1986).
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Asian Development Bank, Manila (Philippines).
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The paper presented in this three-part conference report trace the growth and development of distance education in the Asian and Pacific region. Part 1 provides a general review. Part 2 contains the following case studies: "Distance Education in India" (S. P. Mullick); "Distance Education in Indonesia" (Professor Setijadi); "Distance Education in Pakistan" (Shaukat Ali Siddiqui); "Distance Education in the Republic of Korea" (Kwon Soonchan and Chandong Kim); and "Distance Education in Thailand" (Iam Chaya-Ngam). The following country papers are included in part 3: "Distance Education in Australia" (Vernon White); "Distance Education in Bangladesh" (K. M. Sirajul Islam); "Distance Education in Bhutan" (Zangley Dukpa); "Distance Education in Burma" (Kyaw Sein); "Distance Education in Fiji" (Hari Ram); "Distance Education in Hong Kong" (Michelangelo Pagliari and John Anthony Frost); "Distance Education in Japan" (Yoshiya Abe); "Distance Education in Malaysia" (G. Dhanarajan); "Distance Education in New Zealand" (Douglas Gunn and Peter McMechan); "Distance Education in Papua New Guinea" (John Paul and Howard Van Trease); "Distance Education in the Philippines" (Remigio Romulo); and "Distance Education in Sri Lanka" (D.A. Kotelawele). (MN)
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- 1987
12. Approaches to Language in Education for Migrants and Refugees in the Asia-Pacific Region
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United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Bangkok (Thailand), United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) (France), Heugh, Kathleen, and Mohamed, Naashia
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The Asia-Pacific region hosts the largest number of refugees and displaced people in the world, and is the place of origin for nearly half of all international migrants. However, data related to the unique language-in-education needs of refugee and migrant children in and from this area is sparse. The report aims to create a stronger knowledge base to support Member States as they formulate education policies that are responsive to the needs of such children. It aims to: (1) Examine how linguistic diversity and human mobility intersect and impact minority, migrant and refugee children's access to quality, inclusive education; (2) Link policy priorities to promising practices, based on international frameworks and lessons learned from successful programmes; and (3) Recommend steps for improving language-in-education policies and their implementation. [Funding for this paper was also provided by UNICEF's East Asia and Pacific Regional Office (EAPRO).]
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- 2020
13. HEALTH INSURANCE INEQUITY IN SELECTED ASIA COUNTRIES.
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M. R., Izzanie, Khaled, Nada, and M., Aidalina
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HEALTH services accessibility ,INSURANCE ,HEALTH insurance ,SYSTEMATIC reviews ,SEARCH engines - Abstract
Background: Health insurance is the primary mechanism that enables people to obtain health care services. There are three major types of health insurance involves private health insurance, social health insurance and community-based health insurance. Aims: This systematic review aims to identify the implication on equity after implementation of health insurance focusing on selected Asian countries. The review is based on the three dimensions of universal health coverage (UHC): population coverage, and service coverage and financial coverage. Materials and methods: A systematic search for articles was conducted form 4 search engines, Scopus, Science Direct, Proquest, and Google scholar. A total of 13 articles were selected after screenings and equity implications were concluded in three UHC dimensions based on equity index reported or equity improvement observed in time series studied. Result and discussion: All the three health insurance has different implication on equity between countries or within country. In terms of population coverage, SHI in Thailand showed an equitable coverage. Philippine also reported to have equitable population coverage in terms of geographical while in Vietnam, CBHI showed inequitable population coverage. The financial coverage has showed an inequity of CBHI in India, China, and Thailand. The inequity was also observed for SHI in Philippine, Vietnam and Philippines. More apparent is inequity in PHI for Malaysia and Philippines. The only equitable financial coverage reported was Thailand for its SHI. The final aspect is on service delivery coverage with equity has been observed in CBHI in China and SHI in Vietnam and Thailand. Conclusion: Social health insurance schemes can be further improved in addressing equity in all UHC aspects. CBHI of which showed some equitable measures for certain population subgroups, such as the poor, and formal workers can collectively be the way to go for SHI. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2019
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14. Seeking Help for Harm from Others' Drinking in Five Asian Countries: Variation Between Societies, by Type of Harm and by Source of Help.
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Waleewong, Orratai, Laslett, Anne-Marie, Chenhall, Richard, and Room, Robin
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ALCOHOL drinking ,FRIENDSHIP ,HELP-seeking behavior ,MEDICAL care ,POLICE ,SEX crimes ,VICTIM psychology ,VIOLENCE - Abstract
Aims This study aims to measure the prevalence rates and patterns of help-seeking behavior as a consequence of being harmed by drinkers in five Asian countries (India, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Lao PDR and Thailand). Methods A total of 9832 respondents aged 18–65 years from the WHO/ThaiHealth Collaborative Project were surveyed between 2012 and 2014 about their experiences of being negatively affected due to another's drinking, and whether and where they sought help, focusing on four adverse aspects of harms from others' drinking. Results The prevalence of seeking help from any source in the past year due to harm from others' drinking ranged from 7% to 20%. The most common service used by those who were affected by other people's drinking was asking for help from friends, followed by calling the police and using health-related services. The largest proportion of help-seeking was among those reporting property harm, followed by those being harmed physically and sexually by drinkers. Conclusion Given a wide range of harms from others' drinking in the general population and different needs of those affected, prevalence rates for help-seeking behavior due to others' drinking in South and South East Asian countries were low and the help sought was often informal. There is a large knowledge gap in our understanding of the mechanisms of help-seeking behavior and the pathways for access to help among those affected. Further studies are important for enhancing the social response services available and making these more accessible to those who need help. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2018
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15. Exploring New Directions in Teacher Education. Experiments in the Preparation and Training of Teachers in Asia.
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United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization, Bangkok (Thailand). Regional Office for Education in Asia and Oceania. and Asian Centre of Educational Innovation for Development, Bangkok (Thailand).
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The twenty case studies presented in these reports are examples of experiments in Asian nations which have been conducted as specific responses to local problems in teacher education. The materials, originally presented in a 1975 conference of the Asian Centre of Educational Innovation for Development, are organized into three basic subject areas: (1) linking teacher education to national development tasks; (2) linking teacher education to equalizing educational opportunities; and (3) institutional and professional development in teacher education. Participating authors presented studies from India, the Philippines, Thailand, Nepal, Iran, Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, and Japan. (MB)
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- 1976
16. Implementing Curriculum Change. A Symposium of Experiences from the Asian Region. (Bangkok, Thailand, September 6-18, 1976).
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United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization, Bangkok (Thailand). Regional Office for Education in Asia and Oceania.
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Problems involved in implementing curriculum changes in Asian countries is the subject of this report, presented in the form of a symposium. The Technical Working Group of the Asian Centre of Educational Innovation for Development (ACEID) met in September, 1976, to study the experiences of the following countries: India, Indonesia, Republic of Korea, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, and Thailand. The symposium includes summaries of case studies of curriculum development in each of the countries concerned. While many countries share the same process of implementing change, they are conscious of the need to improve their implementation strategies. One method that is discussed is the formation of networks of innovative projects within and between countries. (Author/LD)
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- 1977
17. Continuing Education and Universities in the Asian and South Pacific Region.
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Papers presented at a conference organized by the Indian University Association for Continuing Education of India and the University of Madras are reproduced in these proceedings, as are case studies relating continuing education efforts in seven countries and Hong Kong and Singapore. The papers are as follows: "The Necessity and Strategy for Continuing Education in Asian Countries" by Raj Krishna, "Continuing Education and the University in a Developing Country" by J. E. Jayasuriya, "A Note on Continuing Education" by K. N. Raj, "The Role of University in Continuing Education" by V. V. John, "Programmes of Continuing Education in Universities" by B. H. Crew and S. C. Dutta, "Problems of Organisation, Finance and Structure in Universities" by Amrik Singh, "The Financing of University Adult Education in a Developing Country" by John Lowe, "Broadcasting in Continuing Education" by Laksiri Jayasuriya, "Continuing Education: A Challenge to the University" by A. J. A. Nelson. The countries reporting in the case studies are Australia, India, New Zealand, Phillippines, Papua and New Guinea, and Thailand. (DB)
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- 1971
18. Assessment in Education. IBE Special Alert
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International Bureau of Education (IBE) (Switzerland)
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As another year is approaching, the time seems appropriate to look back and reflect on all the things that have been done, and more importantly learned during 2014. Along the same lines, and in order to offer further food for thought, the IBE is happy to share with you its latest Thematic alert on the topic of assessment in education. More specifically, the IBE has compiled this list of resources on educational assessment to assist curriculum developers, researchers and practitioners. The first section focuses on assessment for learning, followed by assessment of learning. Other sections include guides and tools, and reports and studies. The Links section provides the URLs for programmes such as: PISA, TIMSS, etc. where their numerous papers and reports may be consulted. Most of the publications and documents are freely accessible online.
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- 2014
19. The development of biofuels in Asia
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Zhou, Adrian and Thomson, Elspeth
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BIOMASS energy , *ENERGY development , *ENERGY policy , *ECONOMIC impact , *ENVIRONMENTAL impact analysis - Abstract
Abstract: Asia’s largest biofuels producers are currently Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, China and India. This paper first examines the current status of biofuels in these countries, including the national development targets, strategies, incentives and policies. It then identifies the fundamental driving forces behind the development and promotion of these industries and considers their economic, social and environmental impacts. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]
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- 2009
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20. ASIA'S HYBRID DYNASTIES.
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Thompson, MarkR.
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ASIAN politics & government ,LEGITIMACY of governments ,ROYAL houses ,CHARISMATIC authority ,NORTH Korean politics & government ,POLITICS & government of India ,THAI politics & government - Abstract
Political dynasties seem to flourish in Asia, whatever the political system. But this is not a relapse into traditional rule. Political dynasties are modern hybrids in which elite political aims are linked to popular norms of charismatic legitimacy. They are found in non-democratic regimes, electoral democracies and democratic movements, providing key advantages in a context of weak institutions or institutional decay. The author's detailed analysis of the situation in countries as varied as North Korea and India, Singapore and Thailand, Japan and the Philippines, shows that the descendents of charismatic leaders play a major role in politics in Asia. For they are often the key to the survival of a regime, a party or a movement. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]
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- 2012
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21. Development. Courier No. 26.
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Asian - South Pacific Bureau of Adult Education.
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This journal contains a series of articles dealing with the theme of development in Asia and rural Indonesia. Included in the journal are the following articles: "Nonformal Education in Rural Areas of Developing Countries," by members of the Rural Project Team from the Centre for Continuing Education at Australian National University; "Application of Community Development Principles in Rural Thai Communities," by Oonta Nopakun; and "Development: A Design for the 80s," by Peter Adamson. Next, the training experiences of 12 men and women engaged in rural develoment work in Bangladesh, India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka are described. Following a fable by Olavi Junus that suggests that change does not always mean progress, an article by Joao Frank da Costa lists 12 essential elements for development. Also included are an article by John L. Woods entitled "Organizational Constraints to Implementing Development Projects;" a report from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) entitled "Women's Groups Spearhead Rural Development;" two group reports by members of the Asian-South Pacific Bureau of Adult Education (ASPBAE) reviewing its two-country development project in Thailand and Indonesia; and an excerpt from an article dealing with the emerging partnership between villagers and professionals in Tilonia, Rajasthan India. (MN)
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- 1982
22. Community Development in Emergent Countries.
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Hodgdon, Linwood L.
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Part of a report of seminar proceedings, these papers on community development in developing nations deal largely with conditions, requirements, and effective principles of rural extension; the government system of community development village workers in outlying regions of Thailand; the methods, organization, accomplishments, and prospects of national development in India; the role of the Presidential Assistant on Community Development in the Philippines; and community development functions of the intergovernmental South Pacific Commission. In addition to reviewing concepts and goals of effective community development, a final group report examines the roles and influence of governments, voluntary organizations, private enterprise, political structures, urbanization, cultural growth, and the national economy. Increased outside assistance and more extensive research are recommended. (ly)
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- 1964
23. Ethical Conditions for Transnational Gestational Surrogacy in Asia.
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Macer, Darryl
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EDUCATION ,SURROGATE mothers ,LEGAL status of surrogate mothers - Abstract
The author asserts that surrogacy practices would seem not to be an exception when one considers the practice in trade and human sacrifices made to gain an income. He reviews the ethical conditions for transnational gestational surrogacy in India, Japan and Thailand. He also evaluates the works on surrogacy by D. R. J. Macer in 1998, A. Banerjee in 201 and J.Kirby in 2014, as well as concludes that education of women is the best way to prevent exploitation.
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- 2014
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24. Conditions of Employment of Technical/Vocational Teachers.
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Abrillo, Harry
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A study examined the job requirements and working conditions of vocational and technical education teachers (VTETs) in India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, and Thailand. Data were gathered (1) from published materials and interviews with officers and staff of concerned agencies and (2) from a project-developed questionnaire that was administered to 109 VTETs in the five targeted countries as well as 21 VTETs from Maldives, Papua New Guinea, the Philippines, Sri Lanka, Tonga, Vanuatu, and Western Samoa. In all of the countries examined, VTETs assume any one or all of the roles of teacher, designer, and administrator. Within each country, however, VTETs are split into two camps--the education camp, which is usually under the Ministry of Education, and the training camp, which is usually administered by the Ministry of Labor. The education camp gives more premium to academic qualifications, whereas the training camp prizes industrial work experience more highly. Only in very rare cases did VTETs enjoy extra privileges compared with other bureaucrats (as in Indonesia, where VTETs working under the Ministry of Labor get free housing). Private industry in the countries studied paid from two to five times more than did the government for workers with the qualifications required of VTETs, and career growth also appeared to be faster in the private industries. Most VTETs surveyed were satisfied with their jobs, primarily because of job content, friendly interpersonal relations, and job stability and security. Sources of job dissatisfaction included salaries and fringe benefits, work environment, and physical facilities. (Appendixes include the survey instrument and seven tables detailing the data obtained for each of the countries studied.) (MN)
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- 1987
25. From Dependence to Autonomy. The Development of Asian Universities.
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Altbach, Philip G., Selvaratnam, Viswanathan, Altbach, Philip G., and Selvaratnam, Viswanathan
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A collection of works on the development of Asian universities is presented, focusing on an aspect of higher education not previously analyzed: the contemporary impact of Western academic systems in Asia. Eleven papers fall into three sections following the introduction, "Twisted Roots: The Western Impact on Asian Higher Education," (P. Altabach). The sections are: (1) The Non-Colonial Experience: "China's Universities and Western Academic Models" (R. Hayhoe); "Looking West and East: Thailand's Academic Development" (K. Watson); and "Independence and Choice: Western Impacts on Japanese Higher Education" (S. Nakayama); (2) The European Colonial Tradition: "The Western Impact on Philippine Higher Education" (A. Gonzalez); "The Origin of Modern Indonesian Higher Education" (W. Cummings and S. Kasenda); "Indian Higher Education: Colonialism and Beyond" (A. Basu); "Change Amidst Continuity: University Development in Malaysia" (V. Selvaratnam); and "University Education in Singapore: The Making of a National University" (S. Gopinathan); and (3) The Japanese Colonial Impact: "The Emergence of the Modern University in Korea" (S. Lee); and The Development of Higher Education in Taiwan" (W. Wu, S. Chen, and C. Wu). (SM)
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- 1989
26. Adolescent sexuality in Asia: new focus for population policy.
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Robey B
- Subjects
- Age Factors, Asia, Asia, Southeastern, Behavior, China, Demography, Developing Countries, Economics, Asia, Eastern, Hong Kong, India, Philippines, Population, Population Characteristics, Population Dynamics, Socioeconomic Factors, Taiwan, Thailand, Adolescent, Family Planning Policy, Homosexuality, Marital Status, Marriage, Politics, Population Growth, Public Policy, Sexual Behavior, Women's Rights
- Published
- 1989
27. The use of contraception in the Asian and Pacific region.
- Subjects
- Age Factors, Asia, Asia, Southeastern, Bangladesh, China, Contraception, Developing Countries, Family Planning Services, Asia, Eastern, Fiji, Health Planning, India, Indonesia, Korea, Malaysia, Nepal, Pacific Islands, Pakistan, Philippines, Polynesia, Population, Population Characteristics, Research Design, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Contraception Behavior, Data Collection, Patient Acceptance of Health Care
- Published
- 1985
28. International labour migration statistics in Asia: an appraisal.
- Author
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Athukorala PC and Wickramasekara P
- Subjects
- Asia, Asia, Southeastern, Bangladesh, Demography, Developing Countries, India, Indonesia, Pakistan, Philippines, Population, Population Dynamics, Research, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Data Collection, Emigration and Immigration, Reproducibility of Results, Research Design, Transients and Migrants
- Abstract
"The present paper attempts a critical review of the data systems of seven major labour-exporting countries--Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka and Thailand--which account for over 90 per cent of labour outflows from Asia....Data...are discussed under separate sections focusing on limitations as well as potential for further exploitation.... For all countries reviewed here, these data significantly understate total labour outflows, and the magnitude of the error seems to vary between countries and reflect both differences relating to the coverage and efficiency of the approval and monitoring procedure. This throws serious doubts on the appropriateness of official outmigration series for cross country comparison. Frequent changes in reporting procedures also make for discrete changes and spurious shifts in data which render trend analysis quite hazardous." (SUMMARY IN FRE AND SPA), (excerpt)
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- 1996
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29. Improving the contribution of migrant remittances to development: the experience of Asian labour-exporting countries.
- Author
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Athukorala P
- Subjects
- Asia, Asia, Southeastern, Bangladesh, Demography, Developing Countries, Asia, Eastern, India, Korea, Pakistan, Philippines, Population, Population Dynamics, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Economics, Emigration and Immigration, Public Policy, Transients and Migrants
- Abstract
"The purpose of this paper is to review policy initiatives [concerning migrant remittances] in six major labour-exporting countries in Asia--Bangladesh, India, Korea, the Philippines, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Thailand. Where relevant, the experience of these countries will be compared and contrasted with those of labour-exporting countries in other parts of the world....[The author concludes that] the imposition of mandatory remittance requirements on migrant workers is unlikely to enhance remittance inflows unless the government of the labour-exporting country effectively controls the migration process." (SUMMARY IN FRE AND SPA), (excerpt)
- Published
- 1993
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