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Training and human capacity development in Australasia, S. and S.E. Asia and sub-Saharan Africa
Delivery of tertiary training in Australia and New Zealand is constrained by the university funding and regulatory environment that leads to a less than ideal hybrid of North American style undergraduate training coupled to UK style research-based PhD. Strong industry, research and training sectors, however, provide steady demand for graduates, provide relevant and high-level PhD research opportunities, and supports life-long on-the-job mentoring and learning, leading to high levels of expertise. Training opportunities in Asia and Africa are much more limited, and face a wide range of challenges to delivering high quality and relevant training outcomes. Shortage of career opportunities limits the support available to research training and the development of high levels of expertise through mentoring and experience gained post-qualification. There are opportunities to improve human capacity through establishment of regional platforms in Africa but less clear in Asia.
Keywords:
Tertiary education
Mentoring
Professional experience
