The United Nations and Education: Multilateralism, Development and Globalisation

Description: The United Nations and Education by Phillip W. Jones, David Coleman The UN is often questioned about its ongoing relevance, particularly in its involvement in educational policy and co-operation around the globe. This book examines the four key agencies within the UN system that share the vital role of addressing educational futures: UNESCO, the World Bank, UNICEF and UNDP. Jones from Uni of Sydney, NSW. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The UN is often questioned about its ongoing relevance and overall effectiveness in the 21st century, particularly in its involvement with educational policy and co-operation around the globe. This ground-breaking book examines the four key agencies within the UN system that share the vital role of addressing educational futures: UNESCO, the World Bank, UNICEF and UNDP. As the core of educational multilateralism, these agencies powerfully reflect the UNs historic grounding in peace, human rights and economic development. The history of each agencys commitment to education is explored with critical detachment, with particular attention paid to the post-Cold war period, during which each agency has needed to re-think the impact of globalisation on both its modes of operation as well as the content of its education policies. Just as education policy itself has been subject to the impact of globalisation, so to has each agency had to adapt at a time when not only education but also their own mandates have been thrown open to question.This timely book will be essential reading for all those working with and for UN agencies, foreign aid workers and the development co-operation industry. At a time when education policies, budgets and strategies appear wide open to profound changes, this book will provide a much-needed roadmap to the future. Back Cover The UN is often questioned about its ongoing relevance and overall effectiveness in the 21st century, particularly in its involvement with educational policy and co-operation around the globe. This ground-breaking book examines the four key agencies within the UN system that share the vital role of addressing educational futures: UNESCO, the World Bank, UNICEF and UNDP. As the core of educational multilateralism, these agencies powerfully reflect the UNs historic grounding in peace, human rights and economic development. The history of each agencys commitment to education is explored with critical detachment, with particular attention paid to the post-Cold War period, during which each agency has needed to re-think the impact of globalisation on both its modes of operation as well as the content of its education policies. Just as education policy itself has been subject to the impact of globalisation, so to has each agency had to adapt at a time when not only education but also their own mandates have been thrown open to question. This timely book will be essential reading for all those working with and for UN agencies, foreign aid workers and the development co-operation industry. At a time when education policies, budgets and strategies appear wide open to profound changes, this book will provide a much-needed roadmap to the future. Author Biography Phillip W. Jones is Pro-Dean of the Faculty of Education and Social Work at the University of Sydney, Australia. Table of Contents 1. Multilateralism and world order 2. Education, multilateralism and the UN 3. UNESCO 4. World Bank 5. UNICEF 6. UNDP 7. New spaces for multilateral education. Details ISBN0415336309 Author David Coleman Short Title UNITED NATIONS & EDUCATION Language English ISBN-10 0415336309 ISBN-13 9780415336307 Media Book Format Hardcover DEWEY 379 Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Edition 1st Birth 1949 Subtitle Multilateralism, Development and Globalisation Illustrations 6 Tables, black and white DOI 10.1604/9780415336307 UK Release Date 2004-11-11 AU Release Date 2004-11-11 NZ Release Date 2004-11-11 Imprint Routledge Pages 304 Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd Year 2004 Publication Date 2004-11-11 Alternative 9780415653015 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:134417008;

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