Insights from Social Contexts
What happens when a state achieves ‘full’ literacy? Does education promote development or vice versa? Focussing on specific social settings, experts present their views in this section. Practitioners will be able to relate to these social contexts and contribute to make this section richer with their experiences.
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Land Degradation in India: A National Systems Perspective on Achievements and Challenges
By Santhakumar V | Apr 11, 2024
Though there was a high rate of deforestation in India in the past, the degradation of remaining natural forest cover has declined. According to official data, there is an increase in areas covered by forests in the country.
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Enrolment in Higher Education: Need for Reflection (PART II)
By Santhakumar V | Jan 9, 2024
The real problem is the lack of an approach to connect academic subjects with the real-life or occupational contexts of students. The subjects that students study in their UG programme should contribute to their lives and occupations even if they do not pursue higher levels of education.
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Enrolment in Higher Education: Need for Reflection (PART I)
By Santhakumar V | Dec 28, 2023
A mere increase in the enrolment in higher education may not be the ideal way forward. There is a need for a deeper analysis of factors which encourage youngsters to go to a college/university.
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Education and Development: A Comparison Between South and Central Asia
By Santhakumar V and Mir Afzal Tajik | May 26, 2023
The slow spread of school education for all has affected the economic development in South Asian countries. If we compare the situation in India with that of China, it is clear that the latter could ensure the provision of basic education to the majority of children, which helped the growth of manufacturing industries.
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Peatland Restoration in Indonesia Needs a Global Collaborative and Pragmatic Approach
By Santhakumar V | Mar 10, 2023
The restoration of peatlands in Indonesia and elsewhere is important not just for these countries but also globally. The burning of peatlands can add significant amounts of carbon dioxide to the atmosphere and can also lead to other problems, such as haze that affects airline traffic.