Enhancing China's Competitiveness Through Lifelong Learning

by Dahlman, Carl J.; Zeng, Douglas Zhihua; Wang, Shuilin

• ISBN13: 9780821369432
• ISBN10: 0821369431
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2007-05-15
• Publisher: World Bank

Summary

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.

Table of Contents

Challenges to China's education and training system and the new global context	p. 1
Developing a system of lifelong learning for China and the new role for government	p. 19
Ensuring quality, relevance, efficiency, and equity	p. 35
Setting the rules of the game and developing effective partnerships with nongovernment players	p. 57
Providing the lubricant for the system : transparent information for all stakeholders	p. 79
Financing the system	p. 95
Harnessing the potential of distance education	p. 119
Making China's lifelong learning system a source of sustainable competitive advantage	p. 135
Moving forward	p. 147
China's changing population structure	p. 155
Lifelong learning for Chinese peasants	p. 157
Public policies for career development in China	p. 159
The U.S. higher education market	p. 163
Republic of Korea's consortium case on Samsung heavy industries	p. 167
The European area of lifelong learning	p. 171
The Bologna process : creating a "European higher education area"	p. 181
Selected options for financing lifelong learning systems	p. 187
Competitive grant funding	p. 191
Contingent contract financing	p. 193
Open equality learning standards	p. 195
Cisco learning institute : an Internet-based solution	p. 199
Tecnologico de Monterrey virtual university : an e-learning success story	p. 201
CIBT school of business and technology : successful public-private partnership in China	p. 205
Shanghai aerospace computer engineering limited : distance-based medical education and training platform	p. 209
The challenge of training rural migrants	p. 213
The challenge of massive industrial retraining for laid-off workers	p. 219
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