In Egypt, Bribes Help the Illiterate Pass Tests
A corrupt system is allowing thousands of illiterate people to pass literacy tests. Those people go on to use literacy certificates to get government jobs and driving licenses.
New Report Strikes an Optimistic Note on Arab Education
The U.K.-based Commonwealth Secretariat ranks Arab countries as doing fairly well on Arab educational development, compared to their international peers.
UAE Higher Education: The Struggle for Quality
A recent study points to a need for better oversight and more coordination of the rapidly growing university sector.
A New Self-Assessment Tool for Universities
Self-assessment can give universities in developing countries a head start for improvement, a tool more relevant than rankings.
The Ethical Minefield of International Partnerships
The view that every international partnership is a force for good has been replaced by a more cautious approach reflecting core academic values.
Survey Gives Panoramic View of Arab Higher Education
A survey of universities across the MENA region shows many are checking students’ learning outcomes and institutional quality.
Exams in Tents: A Symbol of Deterioration?
Cairo University students say university services and facilities are declining. The administration says it is being fiscally responsible.
The Paradox of Higher Education in MENA
To improve higher education in the Middle East and North Africa, the writer urges a shift in the focus of education away from public-sector jobs.
Who Defines “Excellence” in Education? And How?
A more inclusive approach to improving educational quality in the Arab region could be the best solution.
Global Competitiveness Report Puts Egypt in the Dust
The annual World Economic Forum places Egypt next to last in education among the countries it ranks. Critics say the report isn’t fair.
