Higher education in emerging markets: a comparative commentary

Abstract

Purpose – The purpose of this project is to examine the development and learning of higher education policy makers in emerging markets as they confront the need for sustainability and global competitiveness of their workforces.

Design/methodology/approach – Comparative commentary is based on representative countries in emerging markets of similar demographics and market maturity.

Findings – Policy makers can deploy scarce resources more wisely with regionally astute strategies that leverage their unique aspects in light of learning from experiences of other emerging market peers.

Originality/value – This review and commentary takes a macro approach to micro policy issues through a boundary spanning comparative approach.