Who shapes education reform policies in Lebanon

Bibliographic Data

ID11919625
AuthorsMaha Shuayb (0000-0002-6903-8467, Lebanese American University, corresponding author)
Year2018
Pages1-17
Publication date2018-04-24
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueCompare A Journal of Comparative and International Education (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0305-7925 • E-ISSN: 1469-3623
PublisherTaylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/03057925.2018.1434409
OpenAlexW2799615779
LanguageEN
Citations received2
References cited7

Many Arab countries are currently undergoing significant education reform. However, there is a paucity of research on how reforms are crafted and educational policies constructed. Lebanon has witnessed two education reforms since the Taif Agreement in 1989. This paper examines the role of research centres in influencing the last two education reforms. It selects a case study of an independent, non-governmental educational association and studies the role it played in these two reforms. The study found that contrary to the conventional wisdom, policy makers did call on research institutes when designing their reform. Yet there is a haphazard relationship between policy makers and researcher centres influenced by a number of factors, such as personal relationships, policy brokers, donors, and the availability of reputable research centres. The study also showed reluctance amongst some academics to play a direct role in influencing policymakers decisions

Economic growth · Economics · Education policy · Higher education · Political science · Public relations · Global Educational Policies and Reforms · Global Educational Reforms and Inequalities · Law · Public Administration · School Choice and Performance

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