The impact of higher education on social and economic development has been underestimated for a long time. Indeed, knowledge and skills are essentially invisible.
Educated people are vital to creating an environment that facilitates economic development.
In this context, the question must be addressed whether higher education should be adjusted in accordance with existing social and cultural requirements, or rather should be taken as a prime mover, triggering economic development. The conference is offering a platform for discussion and debate between educationalists, researchers, managers in higher education, policy makers and donor agencies. The conference will offer a platform for discussion between educationalists, researchers, managers in higer education, policy makers and donor agencies. The discussion will take place in two parallel workshops focussing on the questions above. During the final plenary session the outcome of the workshops will be presented and the discussion will then concentrate on the role of higher education international cooperation.