Education Systems Coping with the Pandemic (News and Research 185) How does the Chinese education system cope with the virus outbreak challenge? World Bank supports Georgia’s Education reform“We are extremely pleased to be able to support the Georgian Government in its extraordinary commitment to invest in the education system,” said Sebastian Molineus, the World BankContinue reading “Education Systems Coping with the Pandemic”
What are the returns to education?
What are the returns to education? (News and Research 184) What are the returns to education in Azerbaijan? | In recent years, Azerbaijan has achieved high growth rates, sustained poverty reduction, and a reduction in debt levels. At the same time, the country’s primary and secondary education system has expanded significantly, ensuring increased access toContinue reading “What are the returns to education?”
Lifelong Learning
Lifelong Learning (News and Research 183) Annual International Summer School “Education and Development” Lifelong Learning | Lifelong Learning should be seen as Schooling for All. There are more people in school today than at any time in human history. This is an obvious fact. But at the same time, we need lifelong learning opportunities. ThisContinue reading ” Lifelong Learning”
Markets and People
Markets and People (News and Research 182) Markets and People: Romania Country Economic Memorandum…Romania’s human capital accumulation—proxied by the World Bank’s Human Capital Index (HCI)—is the lowest in the European Union and varies widely across counties. Disparities in education outcomes remain relevant across and within regions of Romania. Learning gaps in primary and secondary educationContinue reading “Markets and People”
The Rybakov Prize in Education
The Rybakov Prize in Education (News and Research 181) The million-dollar Rybakov Prize went to Abdulzhelil Abdulkerimov from Dagestan, Russia The Luminary project is trying to reduce the education gap between urban and rural areas. The Rybakov Fund awarded the Grand Prix and the $1 million prize to the philanthropist of the Luminary educational center projectContinue reading “The Rybakov Prize in Education”
Improving Education in Europe and Central Asia
Improving Education in Europe and Central Asia (News and Research 180) Romania: Deputy Prime Minister Raluca Turcan on Monday discussed with experts of the World Bank about the project on secondary education (ROSE), whose objectives are to reduce school dropout and increase the rate of passing the baccalaureate exam | Deputy Prime Minister Raluca TurcanContinue reading “Improving Education in Europe and Central Asia”
Green Universities
Green Universities (News and Research 179) Green Universities Putin wanted Russian science to top the world. Then a huge academic scandal blew up. Eight years ago, President Vladimir Putin decreed that Russia must become a leading scientific power. That meant at least five top-100 Russian universities by 2020, and a dramatic increase in theContinue reading “Green Universities”
Human Capital in Cities
Human Capital in Cities (News and Research 178) Are cities losing their vitality? Exploring human capital in Chinese cities An interesting application of human capital be combining education and income through the Mincer equation to understand the development of cities. It moves us beyond population as the only measure of shrinking cities. By proposing theContinue reading “Human Capital in Cities”
Realizing Education’s Promise
Realizing Education’s Promise (News and Research 177) Realizing education’s promise in Bosnia and Herzegovina: The case for investing in children and youth | James Gresham and Sharanya Ramesh Vasudevan | Imagine you are a 19-year-old student from Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH), excited to be looking for your first job. You have completed your studies fromContinue reading “Realizing Education’s Promise”
READ, Reading and PISA
READ, Reading and PISA (News and Research 176) READ – Russia’s Initiative to Improve Learning Outcomes is More Relevant than Ever In 2008, the Russian Federation initiated the Russia Education Aid for Development (READ) program, one of the first partnerships between the country and the World Bank, with a view to helping improve learning outcomesContinue reading “READ, Reading and PISA”
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