Higher Education in Asia and the Pacific

Date
24 September 2013
Subjects
Education

Higher education is evolving rapidly in Asia and the Pacific region, as students and teachers learn to deal with issues like quality of instruction, affordability, accessibility, and relevance to the requirements of the region's labor market.

Despite differences in the implementation and execution of reform measures, Asian countries seem to understand that the higher education sector is a strategic lever for long-term economic growth and sustainable development.

 

FEATURE

Costs of Higher Education by the Numbers

Rising costs in higher education are outstripping the capacity of students and states to pay for fees.

FEATURE

12 Things to Know: Higher Education

Can the system cope with the growing demands of higher education in Asia?

ONLINE CHAT

Higher Education in Asia and the Pacific

Transcript of the live online chat on whether higher education is a public good.

PODCAST

Challenges and Opportunities for Higher Education

ADB’s Jouko Sarvi talks about actions to improve inclusiveness, quality, and relevance of education.

Regional Cooperation and Collaboration in Higher Education PUBLICATION

Regional Cooperation and Collaboration in Higher Education

Cross-border collaboration can help strengthen higher education in the region.

Finding a Better Balance in Higher Education PUBLICATION

Finding a Better Balance in Higher Education in Asia

How to ensure fair and equitable access to higher education.

Administration and Governance of Higher Education in Asia PUBLICATION

Administration and Governance of Higher Education in Asia

A balanced and efficient governance system depends on the partnership of governments and institutions.

From School to University to Workplace PUBLICATIONS

From School to University to Workplace

Becoming the world’s economic driver depends on graduating creative thinkers who can respond to challenges.

Higher Education Across Asia PUBLICATION

Higher Education Across Asia

Issues and strategies for higher education in Asia and why there is a need to invest in this sector.

Improving Instructional QualityPUBLICATION

Improving Instructional Quality

Higher education institutions in Asia must meet expectations while holding costs down and keeping quality high.

Financing Asian Higher Education for Inclusive Growth PUBLICATION

Financing Asian Higher Education for Inclusive Growth

An analysis of the key aspects of costs and financing from the perspective of disadvantaged students.

Private Higher Education Across Asia PUBLICATION

Private Higher Education Across Asia

An analysis of policies governing private higher education, and recommendations for development partners.