Pacific Choice :The Role of USPNet in Capacity Development in the South Pacific Region ; Capacity Development Series.

Autor/Urheber	Ronald Duncan; James McMaster
Titel	Pacific Choice :The Role of USPNet in Capacity Development in the South Pacific Region ; Capacity Development Series.
Quelle	Asian Development Bank (2008) PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	online; Monographie
Schlagwörter	Globalization And Development; International Development Strategy; Policy Development; Human Capital Development; Human Development; Skills Development; Management Development; Vocational Education; Curriculum development; Educational aid; Economic development; Industrial projects; Career development; Industrialization; Vocational training; Technological institutes; Job searching; Work experience programs; Business planning; Human rights and globalization; Occupational training; Technological innovation; Manpower policy; Career academies; Professional education
Abstract	"The University of the South Pacific (USP), a regional university, has changed its delivery systems for teaching and learning over the years to serve the growing needs for tertiary education of students living on the thousands of small and remote islands in the Pacific Ocean. This case study examines how the university has relied on its communications technology system (USPNet) to enhance its role as a regional capacity development centre for students, public and private institutions, and civil society in the region. The case offers interesting insights on the opportunities and challenges associated with relying on regional institutions to address capacity issues while also drawing attention to some of the capacities which are particularly important to the effective functioning of networks. This sub-series is published by the Asian Development Bank to provide the governments of its Pacific developing member countries (PDMCs) with analyses and insights on key issues and lessons learned with respect to capacity development. Cases studied highlight a range of experiences throughout the region by sector, theme and source of external support, revealing approaches to capacity development that work best and the conditions that have been conducive to their success. They also explore the unique challenges faced by PDMCs in addressing capacity constraints as well as some of the opportunities facing governments and the people in the Pacific islands. Among other things, the case studies underline the importance of PDMC leadership, engagement of local partners, strategic attention to long-term capacity issues and effective use of external resources. It is our hope that the findings in these reports will help to guide future capacity building efforts in the Pacific."
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