In line with IDB vision to become a knowledge- based bank, the e-monthly bulletin monitors the development of S&T within higher education sector in IDB Member Countries as well as disseminating information and knowledge generated from the QW Project to establish sustainable and innovation-based S&T higher education system for development in the Islamic world. Issue No.3   April 2009 › Science education in IDB member countries   Science and Technology Education in the Arab world in the 21st Century It indicates ways to improve the quantity and quality of science education for Arab future scientists Environmental education in the Arab world In view of the general crisis of education in the Arab world, it is not surprising that its level of environmental education and awareness is fairly low in comparison to international levels in other areas of the world. However, efforts are continuing to be made to combat this problem. View All Items ›› › Innovation in higher education   Research and curricula organization based on traditional indigenous knowledge It combines indigenous knowledge about health -such as the production of medical compounds derived from plants that have traditionally been used by indigenous peoples to alleviate the effects of HIV/AIDS and malaria - with the development of the local population, curricular planning and the University's areas of research. Transforming Agricultural Education for a changing world Academic institutions with programmes in agriculture are in a perfect position to foster the next generation of leaders and professionals needed to address today's major challenges—including energy security, national security, human health, and climate change— which are closely tied to the global food and agriculture enterprise. However, to keep pace with changing times, undergraduate agricultural education needs a new focus. Higher Education through the Internet ……Expectations, Reality and Challenges of the African Virtual University With the spread of information technology higher education can influence social and political development and promote social justice. However, the question arises, will higher education through the Internet be an appropriate antidote for Africa's educational malaise? View All Items ›› › Quality assurance in higher education   Quality issues of higher education in Bangladesh Quality engineering education for the Arab states region View All Items ›› › Bank for science education resources   Arab science..a journey of innovation Iraqi Virtual Science Library View All Items ›› › Feature   Pro-poor education policies and labour demand It has been increasingly recognized that higher education is crucial for economic growth as it provides young people the chance to acquire attitudes and skills that are unlikely to be developed during primary grades. Science and technology platform for African development: Towards a green revolution in Africa It proposes the way forward, towards a green revolution in Africa; defined as a system of sustainable modernization of agricultural and rural transformation. African higher education development and the international community?   View All Items ›› › Opinion   Higher education and its role in achieving development A special report looked at higher education's role in achieving development goals and the roles of governments and funding organisations in building robust higher education systems. The articles below are among several featured in the series and follow a comprehensive background article that probes donor funding for higher education in developing countries over the last half century. Higher Education Transformation in Pakistan: Political & Economic Instability It indicates that the phenomenal transformation in higher education over the last six years, which represents a critical development for Pakistan and a potential engine for growth and national recovery could suffer as a result of uncertainty about the budgetary situation, political instability, and the deteriorating security situation. Do African countries need tertiary education to succeed in sustainable capacity development?   View All Items ›› › Opportunities for scientific human resource development   Master grants to candidates from developing countries at Ghent University, belgium Scholarships: 964 euro per month plus the yearly tuition fee Deadline: 30 April 2009 (for 2009-2010) Open to: candidates from developing countries The Taiwan International Graduate Program (TIGP) Scholarships Scholarships: US $ 1,000 per year Deadline: March 31, 2009 Open to: international students interested for PhD studies   View All Items ›› › Conferences on higher education   Academic accreditation for educational organizations and programmes in Egypt and Arab world….Present development and future prospects Date: 8-9 April, 2009 Location: Mansoura, Egypt International conference "Excellence in Education 2009: Leading Minds Creating the Future." Date: 24-27 August 2009 Location: Ulm, Germany.   International Conference on Supporting the Advancement of Higher Education and Scientific Research in Iraq Date: 22 – 24 April 2009 Location: Rabat, Kingdom of Morocco V INSME Annual Meeting 2009 "Building Knowledge based eco-system for SMEs: Finance, Innovation, Technology and Networking" Date: 20-23 April 2009 Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates View All Items ›› › Higher education netwatch   Akvopedia Water Wikipedia providing information about low-cost water and sanitation technologies Institute of international education Education & Bahrain Future ….The National Education Reform Initiatives Association for the development of education in Africa View All Items ›› Copyrights©2009. educationdev.net . All rights reserved. EducationDev.net is not responsible for the content of external linked Web sites.