The Struggle to Rebuild and Transform Higher Education in Afghanistan

Authors

  • Fred M Hayward
  • Mohammad O. Babury

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.6017/ihe.2015.81.8737

Keywords:

quality assurance, access, accreditation, curriculum upgrading, higher education transformation, mental health challenges, gender equity, National Higher Education Strategic Plan, decentralization.

Abstract

One of the untold success stories of Afghanistan is the transformation of higher education over the last six years focusing on quality improvement, increased access, faculty development, curriculum upgrading, and merit recruitment and promotions.  While some of these changes are fragile and more needs to be done, prospects for the future are encouraging.

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Published

2015-05-01

How to Cite

Hayward, F. M., & Babury, M. O. (2015). The Struggle to Rebuild and Transform Higher Education in Afghanistan. International Higher Education, (81), 18–20. https://doi.org/10.6017/ihe.2015.81.8737

Issue

No. 81: Summer 2015

Section

Changes in Afghanistan

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