Thinking global, living local: Voices in a globalized world

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  • Learning from China?

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    One of the most popular set phrases in political grandstanding is that education is a key resource for building the knowledge society of the 21st century shows Peter Walkenhorst. Education is a key factor in dealing with the impact of global megatrends. This is not the least of the reasons […]

  • The Bent Given by Education Will Determine All That Follows

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    The sustainability of the educational system is one of the important weapons that will effectively address key problems and global challenges in Pakistan knows Maria Farooq. As a nation we are confronted with global challenges — greater competition, persistent pressures to innovate, new global markets and production options — in […]

  • Education Outreach – Weapon Against Terrorism in Pakistan

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    Educating the masses of any country may be our only weapon when it comes to fighting the creation of terrorists and extremists says Rabab Khan. Education is often considered the yardstick of a country’s progress and is one of several indicators used to gauge a developing country’s measure of progress. […]

  • Education and Globalization

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    What the term globalization basically means is ever close economic intermeshing of all the world’s countries through increasing transfer of goods and services, explains Thieß Petersen. Education is a key factor in dealing with the impact of global megatrends. This is not the least of the reasons that have motivated […]