The United Nations, International Higher Education, and Knowledge Diplomacy

Authors

  • Nanette Svenson

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.6017/ihe.2016.84.9114

Keywords:

United Nations, international higher education, knowledge, university

Abstract

The United Nations is not known for international higher education involvement, yet this type of programming is increasingly prevalent within the organization. From actual universities and degree programs to higher education networks, internships and curricular development, the UN engages in a range of activities related to international higher education knowledge diplomacy. This article examines which of these initiatives may hold most potential for the UN and its member states.

Author Biography

Nanette Svenson

Nanette Svenson is an adjunct professor at Tulane University and con- sultant for the United Nations and other international organizations. More on the UN, higher education and training appears in her book, The United Nations as a Knowledge System 

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Published

2016-01-01

How to Cite

Svenson, N. (2016). The United Nations, International Higher Education, and Knowledge Diplomacy. International Higher Education, (84), 18–19. https://doi.org/10.6017/ihe.2016.84.9114

Issue

No. 84: Winter 2016

Section

International Themes

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