2013-04-14T20:29:29Z Copyright (c) 2013, The RAND Corporation RAND Corporation http://www.rand.org/about/people/g/goldman_charles_a.html http://www.rand.org/pubs/research_briefs/RB9383z1.html 2008-10-12T08:21:00Z 2008-10-12T08:21:00Z

This research brief describes an analysis of the reform efforts of four Arab region nations (Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates) in response to human capital challenges they face in preparing their people to work in a global environment.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/research_briefs/RB9383z1-1.html 2008-11-02T04:20:00Z 2008-11-02T04:20:00Z

This research brief describes an analysis of the reform efforts of four Arab region nations (Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates) in response to human capital challenges they face in preparing their people to work in a global environment.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/research_briefs/RB9419z1.html 2009-03-31T12:58:00Z 2009-03-31T12:58:00Z

Qatari education reform, which included implementation of a new finance system, appears to be providing schools with adequate funding but is still struggling with issues of transparency and swift policy shifts that have been difficult to accommodate.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/research_briefs/RB9421z1.html 2009-04-14T16:28:00Z 2009-04-14T16:28:00Z

This research brief summarizes the development of a standards-based student assessment system in Qatar, lessons for policymakers in Qatar and elsewhere, and challenges in aligning the assessment with future changes in the curriculum standards.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/research_briefs/RB9455z1.html 2009-08-25T16:15:00Z 2009-08-25T16:15:00Z

Describes RAND's evaluation of the progress made in the first years of Qatar's K-12 education reform.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/research_briefs/RB9419.html 2009-03-05T10:31:00Z 2009-03-05T10:31:00Z

Qatar's education reform, which included implementation of a new finance system, appears to be providing schools with adequate funding but is still struggling with issues of transparency and swift policy shifts that have been difficult to accommodate.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/research_briefs/RB9421.html 2009-03-16T16:47:00Z 2009-03-16T16:47:00Z

This research brief summarizes the development of a standards-based student assessment system in Qatar, lessons for policymakers in Qatar and elsewhere, and challenges in aligning the assessment with future changes in the curriculum standards.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/research_briefs/RB9421-1.html 2009-07-01T14:30:00Z 2009-07-01T14:30:00Z

This research brief summarizes the development of a standards-based student assessment system in Qatar, lessons for policymakers in Qatar and elsewhere, and challenges in aligning the assessment with future changes in the curriculum standards.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/research_briefs/RB9383.html 2008-10-11T20:21:00Z 2008-10-11T20:21:00Z

This research brief describes an analysis of the reform efforts of four Arab region nations (Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates) in response to human capital challenges they face in preparing their people to work in a global environment.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/external_publications/EP20090006.html 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z

Qatar-a small, natural-resource-rich country in the Persian Gulf-has embarked on an ambitious, comprehensive effort to upgrade its educational institutions.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/occasional_papers/OP218.html 2008-02-15T18:42:00Z 2008-02-15T18:42:00Z

Different educational approaches in China and India have been successful in stimulating economic growth; the successes and challenges of both education systems offer valuable lessons for China, India, and the rest of the developing world.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/technical_reports/TR620.html 2009-03-17T16:14:00Z 2009-03-17T16:14:00Z

This report recounts the development of Qatar's internationally benchmarked standards-based assessment system, providing important lessons learned for Qatar and other countries that are seeking to implement standards-based educational reforms.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/working_papers/WR399.html 2006-05-31T17:51:00Z 2006-05-31T17:51:00Z

Describes a reform designed by Qatari education officials and RAND researchers to upgrade the school system of Qatar.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/research_briefs/RB9332.html 2008-03-10T18:52:00Z 2008-03-10T18:52:00Z

This research brief describes RAND's suggestion of a model and database for evaluating Brain Korea 21, a program to improve Korean universities by providing fellowships to graduate students and young researchers.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/reprints/RP1428.html 2011-06-21T09:45:00Z 2011-06-21T09:45:00Z

Examines the progress that Qatar has made in implementing a comprehensive reform, begun in 2002, of its K-12 education system.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/research_briefs/RB9455.html 2009-08-25T16:15:00Z 2009-08-25T16:15:00Z

Describes RAND's evaluation of the progress made in the first years of Qatar's K-12 education reform.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/documented_briefings/DB197.html 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z

This document provides options for U.S. policy that will enhance China's participation in the control of international transfers of destabilizing military or dual-use technology.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/drafts/DRU2541.html 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z

This volume is a companion to In Pursuit of Prestige: Strategy and Competition in U.S. Higher Education, published by Transaction Press, 2001.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/monograph_reports/MR1135-1.html 2000-01-01T12:01:42Z 2000-01-01T12:01:42Z

Federal spending for scientific research at U.S. academic institutions equals approximately $15 billion each year. According to the analysis in this report, about three-quarters of this amount supports the direct costs of conducting research.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/monograph_reports/MR1069.html 1999-01-01T12:01:46Z 1999-01-01T12:01:46Z

Based on these findings, the authors recommended and the Army implemented a high-value scholarship targeted to some prestigious private colleges. The study also analyzes several complete scholarship programs to replace the tiered scholarships.