Compares conditions of academic tenure and its functional equivalent in post secondary education in selected Anglo-American countries and in countries governed by civil-service regimes. Draws conclusions regarding nomination and dismissal, the case of distant-study teaching, effects of brain...

This paper was written by Gijsbert van Liemt, an independent consultant on employment and skills policies, and a former ILO official working on Active Labour Market Policies. His paper discusses secondary technical and vocational education and training (TVET) in the Netherlands, highlighting the...

En matière d'éducation, les systèmes publics ont représenté pendant longtemps le modèle standard et incontesté de régulation, aussi bien pour les économies de marché que pour les économies planifiées. Mais, depuis une vingtaine d'années, ils sont confrontés à des chocs internes et...

Within the higher education system, criteria for promotion based on research quality and contribution are well established and widely accepted. For teaching, on the other hand, such criteria have generally not been developed and implemented to the same degree. This poses a challenge for the...

Examines the recruitment of educational personnel, focusing on quantitative and qualitative aspects.

Examines early childhood educational provision, policies, structures and human resources up to the age at which children begin primary education.

Based on a case study approach in twelve countries, analyses and compares current practices and trends in employment relationships in higher education.