The paper provides an overview of recent economic and social developments in Cameroon. The state and the dynamics of poverty has been analyzed. The pillars of the short- and medium-term growth and poverty reduction strategy have been described. The paper provides a quantitative assessment and...

This report summarizes the improved Intermediate Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper (PRSP) of Madagascar, and the new policy orientation of the government. This strategy is based on an objective analysis and precise criteria. It presents the general framework of intervention of the PRSP and an...

This paper examines the Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper (PRSP) for Mali. The PRSP is an expression of the government’s desire to engage in development activity that is more intense, more organized, more consensus-based, and more effective, and capable of bringing about lasting poverty...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to analyse the macro‐factors and contextual variables surrounding the recent introduction of compulsory bilingual schooling in Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates, in order to generate informed discussion, and in order for stakeholders to understand...

Purpose – The Monetary Theory course at Dubai Men's College used a very traditional knowledge transfer model of learning. The purpose of this paper is to describe a change to a student centered, social constructivist framework to try to increase student engagement and obtain deeper levels of...

Purpose – This paper aims to evaluate group mentoring as a large‐scale form of collaborative learning. Design/methodology/approach – Researchers used a 12‐question survey and personal interviews to assess the relevancy and success of group mentoring, and its impact on personal...

Purpose – The aim of this paper is to explore student views of blended learning in a university setting based on the use of audio lectures, seminars, discussion boards and wikis. Design/methodology/approach – In total, 14 seminar (focus) groups consisting of approximately 20 students each,...