Global recession and higher education in eastern Asia: China,Mongolia and Vietnam |
| |
Authors: | Gerard A Postiglione |
| |
Institution: | (1) The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam, Hong Kong, China |
| |
Abstract: | This paper presents a perspective on the capacity of colleges and universities during past and present economic shocks. The
main argument is that the environment of the global recession—an Asia far more economically integrated than during past economic
shocks, with more unified aspirations to be globally competitive and socially responsible—no longer delay reforms in higher
education. In fact, the global recession has become an opportune time for higher education in Asia, specifically developing
countries in eastern (East and Southeast) Asia, to continue reforming governance and administration, access and equity, internal
and external efficiency, and regional collaboration. Economic shocks have accelerated reforms in higher education, especially
those for promoting innovation in their economies, though more is needed in improving governance and access for underserved
populations. This paper examines the cases of China, Mongolia, and Vietnam as examples of how the global recession and regional
integration are growing forces in shaping their higher education reform and development. The paper also identifies a series
of measures for increasing the resilience of higher education systems in serving poor and vulnerable populations during economic
recessions. Responses to the global economic recession by nations in eastern Asia are likely to improve the global shift in
economy and human capital. |
| |
Keywords: | |
本文献已被 SpringerLink 等数据库收录! |
|