Capacity Building in Higher Education and Research on a Global Scale

Proceedings of the International Workshop 17 - 18 May 2005 - How can Manpower Needs in Knowledge Based Economies Be Satisfied in a Balanced Way?

Resumé

Here, at the beginning of the 21st century, it has become clear that knowledge is the raw material that will drive development for the foreseeable future. Countries able to control and produce this resource - based to a large degree on higher education and research - will have a clear competitive advantage in the global market. Unfortunately, there is also a dark side: some countries may be left even further behind, further increasing the disparity in the world.

This publication is the result of the international workshop held in Copenhagen 17 - 18 May 2005 entitled “How Can Manpower Needs in Knowledge Based Economies be Satisfied in a Balanced Way?”. The publication discusses how to reduce brain drain, to foster capacity building in higher education and research in the weakest countries, and proposes new strategies for efficient development aid that meet the needs and opportunities of the 21st century.

Content:

I Recommendations

II Perspectives of the International Organizations and of Industry

III Lessons Learned by Donors

IV Lessons Learned by Universities

V Working Groups and Final Plenary Discussion

VI Programme and List of Participants

VII List of abbreviations

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