This study presents the results of a rigorous analysis of the research evidence of the role of tertiary education (TE) in development in low- and lower-middle-income countries (LLMICs). The study was commissioned by the British Council and undertaken by a team from the Centre for Education and International Development (CEID) at University College London (UCL), Institute of Education (IOE). Tertiary education, as discussed in this study, encompasses a wide range of formal post-secondary institutions and associated systems. This includes, but is not limited to, universities, technical and vocat
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This study presents the results of a rigorous analysis of the research evidence of the role of tertiary education (TE) in development in low- and lower-middle-income countries (LLMICs). The study was commissioned by the British Council and undertaken by a team from the Centre for Education and International Development (CEID) at University College London (UCL), Institute of Education (IOE). Tertiary education, as discussed in this study, encompasses a wide range of formal post-secondary institutions and associated systems. This includes, but is not limited to, universities, technical and vocational training colleges, business and medical schools, polytechnics and technical colleges, teacher training colleges, and two-year further education institutions. The research team developed a conceptual frame to inform the overarching research objective of the study, which was to explore and analyse evidence of the relationship (direct and indirect) between TE and development in LLMICs, considering the nature, scope and strength of this evidence and drawing conclusions that can be used to strengthen the role of TE in development.
The report is organised into seven parts. Chapter 1 introduces the study. Chapter 2 presents the conceptual framework that has guided the study, including the formulation of the research questions and the mapping of the literature. Chapter 3 explains the methodology that was followed in conducting the review and finalising the body of literature for analysis. Chapter 4 gives an overview of the evidence analysed through this review, and Chapter 5 synthesises this evidence. Chapter 6 briefly considers some additional elements of the literature, including from studies that may not have been included as evidence in the review but which raised important issues with regard to understanding the relationship of TE and development and which add value to the broader concerns of the study. Chapter 7 presents the conclusions from the study and outlines some recommendations.
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