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Research and Policy on the Language of Instruction Issue in Africa
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Brock-Utne, Birgit – International Journal of Educational Development, 2010
Since 1995 I have been engaged in consultancies and since 2001 in research dealing with the language of instruction policies in Africa. To what extent are the policies being implemented? What is the role of research and consultancy when it comes to language policy? What happens when researchers or consultants come up with recommendations which do…
Descriptors: Language Planning, Consultants, Donors, Language of Instruction
Widening Equity and Retaining Efficiency: Considerations from the IBSA Southern Coalface
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Akoojee, Salim; Nkomo, Mokubung – International Journal of Educational Development, 2011
Access to higher education is a key challenge of the 21st century state. The link between higher education and personal and socio-economic development has intensified the need for ensuring that greater numbers of citizens have expanded access to and have been provided with quality higher education. The article seeks to explore how initiatives for…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Economic Development, Higher Education, Sustainable Development
Carnegie Corporation of New York: Grants and Appropriations 1991.
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Carnegie Corp. of New York, NY. – 1991
This report lists and briefly describes 286 grants and appropriations, totaling $45 million, made by the Carnegie Corporation during the 1990-91 year for purposes that were broadly educational in nature. Financial support was concentrated in three areas. The first, the education and healthy development of children and youth, included grants…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Children, Developed Nations, Developing Nations
U.S.-Related Corporate Trusts in South Africa: An Introduction and a Guide. South African Information Exchange Working Paper #5.
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Micou, Ann McKinstry – 1989
U.S.-related corporate trusts that are currently funding (or planning to fund) projects to promote change in South Africa are reviewed to guide support-seeking organizations in South Africa to appropriate sources of funds and to encourage donors to share information. Each write-up offers basic information on the trust's mission, objectives, board…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Corporate Support, Developing Nations, Donors
U.S. Foundation Giving To Enhance Educational Opportunities for Black South Africans: An Analysis of the Present State of Foundation Funding and A Foundation Inventory. Information Exchange: Working Paper #1.
McLean, Sheila Avrin; Kluger, Rona – 1987
The Information Exchange, established in 1986 as part of the South African Programs of the Institute of International Education, addresses a need among U.S. corporations, colleges, foundations, universities, churches, etc. for current, accurate information on projects and activities related to enhancing the educational opportunities for black…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Black Achievement, Black Education, Blacks
U.S. Professional Association Initiatives Related to Black South Africans: An Analysis and An Inventory. Information Exchange: Working Paper #2.
Gottlieb, Julie D. – 1987
The nature and level of activity among U.S. private sector groups seeking to expand educational opportunities for black South Africans is examined. The Information Exchange of the Institute of International Education (South African Programs) did research on such categories of organizations as foundations, church groups, educational institutions,…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Black Achievement, Black Education, Church Programs