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Overview of country results in TALIS - Brazilpdf,84Kb,English | View long abstract 16-Jun-2009 OECD’s Teaching and Learning International Survey (TALIS) provides the first internationally comparative perspective on the conditions of teaching and learning. Related documents: |
Review of Higher Education Institutions in Regional Development 2008-10: The Campinas Metropolitan Region (CMR), BrazilEnglish | View long abstract 12-Jan-2009 The Campinas Metropolitan Region (CMR) participates in the Reviews of Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in Regional Development 2008-10. This site informs about the region, its higher education institutions, and the role its HEIs play in regional development |
Education at a Glance 2008 Briefing Note - Brazilpdf,313Kb,English | View long abstract 09-Sep-2008 This note contrasts key findings for Brazil with global trends among OECD countries, under the headings: quantity and quality challenges, resource and efficiency challenges and equity challenges. Related documents: |
Economic Survey of Brazil 2009: Making government operations more cost-effectiveEnglish | View long abstract 14-Jul-2008 Despite considerable progress in many areas, there remains substantial scope for making government operations more cost-effective. Brazil spends a high share of GDP on selected government financed programmes ... |
Assessment of learning outcomes in higher education: a comparative review of selected practices (EDU Working Paper No. 15)pdf,450Kb,English | View long abstract 10-Mar-2008 Deborah Nusche This paper proposes a typology of higher education learning outcomes, and reviews 18 assessment instruments designed to measure such outcomes across higher education institutions. Examples are drawn from Australia, Brazil, Mexico, the United Kingdom and the United States. Also available: |
Evaluating School Facilities in Brazil - PEB Exchange, February 2008pdf,558Kb,English | View long abstract 08-Feb-2008 Brazil’s São Paulo Metropolitan Region is conducting a performance evaluation pilot study at three schools serving disadvantaged populations. The objective is first to test methods which can facilitate Post Occupancy Evaluations and then to carry out the evaluations. Also available: |
Post-Occupancy Evaluation in Brazilpdf,1Mb,English | View long abstract 11-Jan-2007 Sheila Ornstein This paper discusses how Post-Occupancy Evaluation (POE) methodology has been used to assess environments at public educational facilities, from kindergarten to secondary school in São Paulo and other major Brazilian cities since the 1990s. |
Social security reform in Brazil: Achievements and remaining challengesEnglish | View long abstract 14-Dec-2006 Fabio Giambiagi and Luiz de Mello This paper reviews the main elements of social security reform in Brazil since 1998 and discusses areas where further policy action is yet to be taken to ensure the sustainability of the social-security system over time. Economics Department Working Paper 534. Related documents: |
Improving labour utilisation in BrazilEnglish | View long abstract 14-Dec-2006 Carlos H. de Brito Cruz and Luiz de Mello An important policy challenge for raising Brazil's growth potential is to improve labour utilisation by reducing informality and fostering human capital accumulation on and off the job. Economics Department Working Paper 533. Related documents: |
Boosting innovation performance in BrazilEnglish | View long abstract 14-Dec-2006 Carlos H. de Brito Cruz and Luiz de Mello Brazil’s main challenge in innovation policy is to encourage the business sector to engage in productivity?enhancing innovative activities. Economics Department Working Paper 532. Related documents: |
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