International Organizations and Lifelong Learning [electronic resource] : From Global Agendas to Policy Diffusion /
Jakobi, A.author.
In recent years lifelong learning has become one of the most prominent education policy goals. This book shows how international organizations have promoted this idea and disseminated the need for it to countries all over the world. As a consequence of their activity, lifelong learning has become a central element of modern education policy.
Description based upon print version of record.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 197-222) and index.
Introduction: The Global Interest in Education Policy -- Tracing Global Governance: Policy Development in an International Arena -- World Time: International Developments in Education Policy from the 1970s to the 1990s -- World Action: International Networks for Promoting Lifelong Learning -- Consequences: National Lifelong Learning Agendas -- Implications: A Tool for Progress and a Symbol of Modernity -- Conclusions: Studying Global Policy Development.
In recent years lifelong learning has become one of the most prominent education policy goals. This book shows how international organizations have promoted this idea and disseminated the need for it to countries all over the world. As a consequence of their activity, lifelong learning has become a central element of modern education policy.
Public policy.
Education and state.
Political sociology.
International organization.
School management and organization.
School administration.
Political science.
Public Policy.
Education Policy.
Political Sociology.
International Organization.
Administration, Organization and Leadership.
Political Science.