New higher education initiatives planned

By Wagdy Sawahel. Tunisia plans to establish a higher education council and a university ‘pole of excellence’ in the Tunisian-Algerian border zone, in an effort to come up with policies and strategies to tackle higher education challenges, stem the brain drain and boost regional cooperation. The initiatives were announced during an official ceremony marking Knowledge Day last month. The higher education council will prepare an action plan and strategies for reform, and will help to establish a space for consultation between senior executives of stakeholder ministries and groups, including academics from universities and technology institutes. More...