Policy
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Opinion
Repairing Tunisia’s Education System Is Key to Tackling Its Economic Woes
Many of the country’s current problems stem from decisions made by the former despot Zine al-Abidine Ben Ali that undermined…
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Report Examines Progress in Recognizing Refugees’ Credentials
Countries could do more to ease barriers that keep new arrivals from advancing in their education or employment, says a…
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U. of Jordan Opens a ‘Safe Pathway’ for Blind Students
A bright yellow track with a surface that helps visually impaired students get around campus is just one step in…
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Syrian Refugees Are Often Steered Into Illegal Jobs
The professional opportunities for refugees are scarce, despite longstanding international pledges of support, in Jordan and Lebanon. In Turkey, the…
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Twice Displaced, Palestinian-Syrians in Egypt Need Help
Rules about who counts as a refugee bar these “guests” from basic human rights, including access to education. The government…
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Young, Educated, Desperate to Emigrate
The death of a young Moroccan woman while trying to reach Spain adds fuel to a national debate about the…
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Crown Prince Pushes Change in Saudi Higher Education
Mohammad bin Salman wants universities in the Kingdom to focus on the needs of the private sector, in a break…
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Think Tank Pioneers Evidence-Based Policy in Sudan
The new organization seeks to invigorate more thoughtful public policy in the Republic of Sudan and to train a new…
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New ‘Education Passport’ Is Tested in Greece
A Norwegian project to hold a refugee’s academic history in a single document and to simplify admission to higher education…
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Norway Develops ‘Qualifications Passport’ for Refugees
A new assessment tool aims to help asylum seekers in finding education or employment.
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