Don Adams

Education and national development in Asia: trends and issues

Abstract This chapter examines how the convergence of four trends that have dominated the education landscape over the last three decades is giving rise to six issues that will largely define the educational landscape of the next. Reconciling the simultaneous but conflicting pressures to contain costs, raise school quality, further decentralize management, and incorporate technology represents the central challenge.

The quality of education in Asia: the perennial priority

Abstract Given the progress in expanding access, many countries now view improving quality as their next task. However, there is little consensus about how to do, who should do it, or how to weigh quality against the costs. However, it is likely that more decisions that influence quality will be made at the school and community levels.