Regional IIM to Operate Business Programs in the Region In an effort to globalize its operations, the Ahmedabad-based Indian Institute of Management (IIM-A) has agreed to collaborate with an Egyptian organization on the development of management studies in the Middle East and North Africa. Under…
Regional Mandela Fund to Support Pan-African Science and Technology Institute Donors and education experts have launched a foundation to promote science and technology in Sub-Saharan Africa through the creation of a multi-campus university in a bid to begin the process of stemming the flow of…
Regional Universal Education Goals Unlikely to be Met The United Nations’ goal of universal primary education by 2015 is unlikely to be reached, a new report concludes. More children are going to school, but many are dropping out before finishing primary education, according to UNESCO….
Regional Mediterranean Virtual University Launched Mediterranean Virtual University (MVU) project was launched in September in conjunction with universities from eight countries in the region and Europe. MVU will specialize in computer science and information and computer technology, with curriculum input provided by industry. MVU will…
Regional Agreement Reached to Prevent UK Export of Human Capital The British government and Commonwealth states agreed in September to stem the flow of teachers from developing countries to the United Kingdom. Representatives of more than 20 African and Caribbean countries had expressed alarm at…