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International Workshop on Educational Infrastructure: Conclusions (Summary of Proceedings, Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico, February 24-27, 2002).
Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development, Paris (France). Programme on Educational Building.
This document summarizes themes developed and conclusions from the International Workshop on Educational Infrastructure. The opening topic was "Delivering Education and Training in the Knowledge Society." It was clear to participants that educational infrastructure must go hand-in-hand with reengineering processes to adjust to the needs of the social environment. Four working groups explored the issues, considering human resources, new technologies, and the requirements that educational facilities meet the needs of future students. The second theme, "Monitoring and Evaluation of Public Policies for Educational Infrastructure," considered the criteria for investment and education development policies, the role of central government in decentralized education policies, and alternative sources for financing the rehabilitation, major maintenance, or refurbishing of existing buildings or facilities. Three working groups discussed these issues, and general agreement was reached that major investment is required in the majority of schools in most participating countries to restore optimal functionality and security, that infrastructure issues cannot be regarded in isolation, and that it is necessary to establish networks of cooperation and exchange of information and experience. The third theme, "Promoting and Disseminating Good Practice in the Planning and Management of Educational Facilities," focused on strategic capital investment and described the experience of Nordic countries in the construction of school buildings and a program to improve school facilities in Bolivia. Four working groups explored these issues further. (SLD)
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Authoring Institution: Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development, Paris (France). Programme on Educational Building.
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