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Record Nr.

UNINA9910451953703321

Autore

Dahlman Carl J. <1950->

Titolo

Enhancing China's competitiveness through lifelong learning [[electronic resource] /] / Carl Dahlman, Douglas Zhihua Zeng, Shuilin Wang

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Washington, DC, : World Bank, 2007

ISBN

1-280-94022-0

9786610940226

0-8213-6944-X

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (264 p.)

Collana

WBI development studies Enhancing China's competitiveness through lifelong learning

Altri autori (Persone)

ZengDouglas Zhihua

WangShuilin

Disciplina

374.951

Soggetti

Continuing education - Economic aspects - China

Education and state - China

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references.

Nota di contenuto

Contents; Foreword; Acknowledgments; Preface; Currency Equivalents; Abbreviations; 1. Challenges to China's Education and Training System and the New Global Context; Tables; Figures; Boxes; 2. Developing a System of Lifelong Learning for China and the New Role for Government; 3. Ensuring Quality, Relevance, Efficiency, and Equity; 4. Setting the Rules of the Game and Developing Effective Partnerships with Nongovernment Players; 5. Providing the Lubricant for the System: Transparent Information for All Stakeholders; 6. Financing the System; 7. Harnessing the Potential of Distance Education

8. Making China's Lifelong Learning System a Source of Sustainable Competitive Advantage9. Moving Forward; Annexes; References and Other Sources

Sommario/riassunto

This book discusses the issues and steps involved in building a lifelong learning system in China, including: a coherent policy framework, a sound incentive and institutional framework, a sound regulatory environment, a coordinated governance process, a timely and reliable



management information system, a dynamic link with the evolving global system, and the optimal use of limited resources.