Education in the Western Balkans
Author: Oecd
Publisher: Org. for Economic Cooperation & Development
Published: 2020-12-02
Total Pages: 88
ISBN-13: 9789264385245
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The Re-Institutionalization of Higher Education in the Western Balkans
Author: Brankovic Jelena
Publisher: Peter Lang
Published: 2014-04-30
Total Pages: 280
ISBN-13: 3631641486
DOWNLOAD EBOOKHigher education in the Western Balkans is currently undergoing substantial changes as a result of European reform ideas, new domestic policy initiatives as well as universities and colleges in the region trying to adapt to new expectations and challenges. The book analyzes the changes in both policy and practices in various countries in this region predominantly through a comparative approach. Through a number of empirical studies in which new data was collected and systematized, the book shows how countries in the Western Balkans are struggling to maneuver between adapting to broader European reform ideas while at the same time handling domestic challenges. Hence, the book is a valuable contribution to those interested in studying how various higher education systems are developing in the different European regions.
PISA Education in the Western Balkans Findings from PISA
Author: OECD
Publisher: OECD Publishing
Published: 2020-12-02
Total Pages: 90
ISBN-13: 9264434070
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe Western Balkans region has clear aspirations to improve its economic competitiveness and integrate further into Europe. A highly skilled population is critical to achieving these goals, which makes creating and maintaining high quality and equitable education systems a vital part of regional development efforts.
Western Balkan Economies in Transition
Author: Reiner Osbild
Publisher: Springer
Published: 2018-08-23
Total Pages: 176
ISBN-13: 3319936654
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis book explores the economic and social development of the Western Balkan region, a group of six countries that are potential candidates for EU membership. It focuses on the key economic issues facing these countries, including the challenge of promoting economic growth, limiting public deficits and debt, and fostering international trade relations. Given the severe impact of the recent economic crisis on social welfare in the region, it also investigates the nature and extent of social exclusion, a factor likely to produce future political instabilities if not effectively addressed by a return to sustainable economic growth. The contributions explore these issues in light of the major influence of EU policy instruments and advice, which are currently guiding the economies along an accession trajectory to future EU membership.
Lifelong Learning and the Roma Minority in the Western Balkans
Author: Andrea Óhidy
Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing
Published: 2023-10-25
Total Pages: 146
ISBN-13: 1803825235
DOWNLOAD EBOOKLifelong Learning and the Roma Minority in the Western Balkans examines the education situation of Roma in the Western Balkans, providing an overview of the education policies for Roma in 5 EU-candidate and potential candidate countries: Albania, Bosnia-Hercegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro and Serbia.
OECD Development Pathways Multi-dimensional Review of the Western Balkans From Analysis to Action
Author: OECD
Publisher: OECD Publishing
Published: 2022-04-20
Total Pages: 538
ISBN-13: 9264545581
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe Western Balkans region has come a long way over the last two decades in achieving economic and social progress. Its people are the region’s greatest asset. Yet faced with a lack of opportunities many, particularly the young, decide to emigrate.
From Class to Identity
Author: Jana Bacevic
Publisher: Central European University Press
Published: 2014-01-01
Total Pages: 252
ISBN-13: 6155225729
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFrom Class to Identity offers an analysis of education policy-making in the processes of social transformation and post-conflict development in the Western Balkans. Based on a number of examples (case studies) of education reform in the former Yugoslavia from the decade before its violent breakup to contemporary efforts in post-conflict reconstruction it tells the story of the political processes and motivations underlying specific education reforms. The book moves away from technical-rational or prescriptive approaches that dominate the literature on education policy-making during social transformation, and offers an example on how to include the social, political and cultural context in the understanding of policy reforms. It connects education policy at a particular time in a particular place with broader questions such as: What is the role of education in society? What kind of education is needed for a 'good' society? Who are the 'targets' of education policies (individuals/citizens, ethnic/religious/linguistic groups, societies)? Bacevic shows how different answers to these questions influence the contents and outcomes of policies.
OECD Development Pathways Multi-dimensional Review of the Western Balkans Assessing Opportunities and Constraints
Author: OECD
Publisher: OECD Publishing
Published: 2021-06-10
Total Pages: 654
ISBN-13: 9264861769
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe Western Balkans region has come a long way over the last two decades in achieving economic and social progress. With a population of 17.6 million, the region today boasts a combined gross domestic product (GDP) of close to EUR 100 billion, an average GDP per capita of about EUR 5 400 and a comprehensive process of integration with the European Union.
Peace, Conflict and Developments in the Western Balkans. The Role of EU Integration
Author: Reina Zenelaj Shehi
Publisher: Logos Verlag Berlin GmbH
Published: 2020-09-10
Total Pages: 130
ISBN-13: 3832551379
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe Western Balkan countries are characterized by an entanglement of different national, ethnic and religious groups. Within all Balkan states, nationalist rivalries have been and are exploited by political leaders as a propaganda tool when faced with internal unrest or unpopularity. Yet, the proximity of ethnic communities to their countries of ethnic origin tie all the Balkan states into a common problem: the spillover effect of regional insecurity. Existing and future disputes require an exhaustive survey of national, ethnic, religious, territorial, economic and political problems, and this is precisely what this volume sets out to do.
Western Intervention in the Balkans
Author: Roger D. Petersen
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 2011-09-30
Total Pages: 351
ISBN-13: 1139503308
DOWNLOAD EBOOKConflicts involve powerful experiences. The residue of these experiences is captured by the concept and language of emotion. Indiscriminate killing creates fear; targeted violence produces anger and a desire for vengeance; political status reversals spawn resentment; cultural prejudices sustain ethnic contempt. These emotions can become resources for political entrepreneurs. A broad range of Western interventions are based on a view of human nature as narrowly rational. Correspondingly, intervention policy generally aims to alter material incentives ('sticks and carrots') to influence behavior. In response, poorer and weaker actors who wish to block or change this Western implemented 'game' use emotions as resources. This book examines the strategic use of emotion in the conflicts and interventions occurring in the Western Balkans over a twenty-year period. The book concentrates on the conflicts among Albanian and Slavic populations (Kosovo, Montenegro, Macedonia, South Serbia), along with some comparisons to Bosnia.
