by Dirk Van DammeHead of the Innovation and Measuring Progress division, Directorate for Education and Skills The insight that education … More
Category: economic crisis
Getting our youth back to work
by Andreas SchleicherDeputy Director and Special Advisor on Education Policy to the OECD’s Secretary-General If there’s one lesson we’ve learned … More
Investing in people, skills and education for inclusive growth and jobs
by J.D. LaRockSenior Analyst, Innovation and Measuring Progress Division, Directorate for Education As the spectre of another economic downturn looms … More
Higher education: a good long-term investment?
by J.D. LaRock Senior Analyst, Innovation and Measuring Progress Division, Directorate for Education As any student can attest, pursuing a higher education … More
The role of unions in developing a skilled workforce
by Randi WeingartenPresident, American Federation of Teachers As we slowly recover from the worst economic recession since the 1920s, labour … 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