They can deploy tools, like lifelong learning and training programmes, and strengthen their assessment of results, rather than focusing too much on institutional processes. Concentrating on the educational level of younger people and on the least literate adults would help to improve the country s overall literacy level. Moreover, policymakers should be ready to evaluate informal learning too. That means assessing what people actually know, not just whether they have a diploma or not. The effort required may be great, but the returns in terms of a more able, competitive economy, make it worth it.
Growth is still generally good and fears of a recession are exaggerated.
A mild short-term dip in the U.S. is likely, but other economies, particularly in Europe, will perform well. A recession, if it comes, will be severe and global. Current results Previous results All rights reserved.