‘Post-conflict recovery at a steady pace’
I congratulate the Sri Lanka Army for this - the
second consecutive occasion on which they have organized a gathering
of this nature - to share experiences in defeating terrorism and
dealing with its aftermath. I believe this sort of dialogue would
evolve into a best practice over time.
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Rooftop farms flourish in space-starved Hong Kong
On the rooftop of a tower block above the hustle
and bustle of teeming Hong Kong, dedicated growers tend to their
organic crops in a vegetable garden. Against a backdrop of
skyscrapers and jungle-clad hills, earth-filled boxes are spread out
on the roof of the 14-storey building,
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VET: unlocking the full potential of critical skills
One way of linking VET and higher education is
through what the UK calls a foundation degree and Australia calls an
associate degree - higher education qualifications which are offered
by VET providers and which provide for specific skill development,
broad vocational knowledge and clear guaranteed pathways into
undergraduate degree programmes. Both in the UK and Australia, these
qualifications are designed in consultation with industry and offer
flexible entry requirements,
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