by Marie-Helene DoumetSenior Analyst, Directorate for Education and Skills Career decisions are wrought in complexities. Many students start by looking … More
Category: development
Expanding PISA’s circle of influence
by Barbara Ischinger, Director, OECD Directorate for Education and Skillsand Alejandro Gomez Palma, Analyst, PISA for DevelopmentThe enormous worldwide interest in … More
A skilful approach to employment
by Barbara IschingerDirector for Education and SkillsJuly brought some good news and some bad news. The good news is that vocational … More
For immigrant students, early arrival is best
by Marilyn AchironEditor, Directorate for Education and Skills Arriving in a new country, in a new school as an immigrant … More
What the D in OECD stands for
by Barbara IschingerDirector for Education Did you know that the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development helped to lay the groundwork … More
Better skills and better policies lead to better lives for women
by Michelle BacheletUnited Nations Under-Secretary-General and Executive Director of UN Women The global economic crisis, with high levels of unemployment, … More