Republic of Sierra Leone : Higher and Tertiary Education Sector Policy Note
Chapter one provides background and context for these policy notes. It includes information on the history of Higher and Tertiary Education (HTEs), learning structures, the economy, relevant legal frameworks, and the general education sector. Chapt...
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| Format: | Policy Note |
| Language: | English en_US |
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Washington, DC
2014
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| Online Access: | http://documents.worldbank.org/curated/en/2013/07/18304490/sierra-leone-higher-tertiary-education-sector-policy-note http://hdl.handle.net/10986/16787 |
| Summary: | Chapter one provides background and
context for these policy notes. It includes information on
the history of Higher and Tertiary Education (HTEs),
learning structures, the economy, relevant legal frameworks,
and the general education sector. Chapter two deals with
quality assurance: the structures of administration, legal
framework, monitoring Commissions, internal and external
quality assurance, policies, accreditation and participants.
Chapter three highlights issues of academic Relevance to
economic, social and national development. It reviews the
Government of Sierra Leone (GOSL) priorities, the labor
market, skills and competencies and employment status and
opportunities for Higher and Tertiary Education Institution,
or HTI graduates. The chapter further explores the supply of
programs and courses while identifying gaps in offerings.
Recommendations are provided. Chapter Four provides insight
into the Cost and Financing of HTIs. The report highlights
the financing of institutions, public financing,
subventions, scholarships and projected demand for HTE and
associated costs. Policy recommendations are provided in
each chapter, and summarized here. |
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