UNESCO and COL: Two Complementary Organisations
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2006-09-21Abstract
The role of standard setter has come to the fore since that first meeting as UNESCO and the OECD have jointly developed Guidelines on Quality Assurance in Cross-Border Higher Education. This work has also showed UNESCO at its most effective, working collaboratively to create a global public good of real significance. COL was proud to play a role at the margins.
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