Why is Qatar investing so much in education?

Sean Coughlan:

When oil rich countries get involved in global education projects, it is easy to be cynical and only expect some air-brushed philanthropy and gold-plated business school sponsorships.

But the Gulf state of Qatar is providing something more substantial.

So much so that it is becoming one of the most significant players in the field of education innovation, supporting a raft of projects from grassroots basic literacy through to high-end university research.

As well as trying to fast-forward its own education system, it is supporting projects in some of the toughest environments.

Posted by Jim Zellmer at June 4, 2012 2:33 AM
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