Islamic States Take Joint Action to Improve Science Education

By Joanna Hughes. The quality of higher education in the Islamic states is positioned to get a boost thanks to a recently announced initiative from the Islamic Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ISESCO). Dubbed the TAFAHUM Project on Students and Faculty Exchange among Islamic World Universities, the program -- which launched its pilot phase during ISESCO’s Executive 37 Council last month -- seeks to enhance both educational offerings and innovation within the region. More...