Frances Kelly gives a viewpoint from New Zealand. New Zealand's recently released agenda for international education for the next five years seeks to ensure
enriched experiences for New Zealand and international students, strong education providers and growing economic and social benefits. This paper will explore the development of the framework and the implications for government and government agencies, for education providers and for students.
John Lynch gives a viewpoint on Ireland's national strategy on international education. Ireland has long established international education links and student flows, especially with the English-speaking world and EU member countries. Since the mid-1990s, it has tried to develop links and recruit students in nontraditional countries, especially in Asia. This is part of a wider national economic and political Asia Strategy. Higher education in Ireland has very close links with industry and has played a principal role in the enormous economic growth of Ireland over the past two decades. Investment in fourth level education and the development of wider education and research links are now seen as keys to Ireland's future prosperity in the knowledge-based world of the 21st century. This paper will look at recent Irish government initiatives to promote the internationalisation of Irish education in this broader context, at what has been achieved, at what remains to be done and at some of the major issues we are facing in developing a national strategy.
Niklas Tran