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The State of the World

Lasting Progress Through Complex Partnership Dan Marcek Education Consultant African Forum on Science, Technology and Innovation Nairobi, Kenya April 1-3, 2012. The State of the World. Globalization is here to stay, Driving Changes of Equilibrium in…. Educational Success 

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The State of the World

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  1. Lasting ProgressThroughComplex PartnershipDan MarcekEducation ConsultantAfrican Forum on Science, Technology and InnovationNairobi, KenyaApril 1-3, 2012

  2. The State of the World Globalization is here to stay, Driving Changes of Equilibrium in… Educational Success  Economic Performance  Quality of Life & Standard of Living

  3. Singapore Science ParkGrowth of Companies No. of Companies

  4. Intellectual PowerEngineering Graduates (2004) Source: NRC Science and Engineering Indicators - 2004 Worldwide Intellectual Equilibrium is Changing

  5. Engineering for the Americas An Example of Engineering-centric Partnership Dan Marcek Marcek Consulting

  6. World Bank – The Four Pillars of The Knowledge Economy • Education & TrainingAn educated and skilled population is needed to create, share and use knowledge. • Innovation SystemsA network of research centers, universities, think tanks, private enterprises and community groups is necessary to tap into the growing stock of global knowledge, assimilate and adapt it to local needs, and create new knowledge. • Information InfrastructureA dynamic information infrastructure-ranging from radio to the internet-is required to facilitate the effective communication, dissemination and processing of information. • Economic Incentive & Institutional RegimeA regulatory and economic environment that enables the free flow of knowledge, supports investment in Information and Communications Technology (ICT), and encourages entrepreneurship is central to the knowledge economy.

  7. Enlightened Self-Interest Academia Economic & Social Development Sabato’s Triangle Industry Government National System of Innovation Competitiveness in the Global Economy Wayne C. Johnson Saul Hahn, Alice Abreu and LuizScavarda

  8. EftATimeline ……..…Dialogue……...….Consensus…….…. OAS Preparatory Meeting Rio 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 The Need The Lima Declaration

  9. EftAVision • Engineering for the Americas will provide global leadership and achieve economic impact through development of the hemisphere's engineers. • A revitalized, holistic and multidimensional engineering experience, recognized in meaningful and portable ways, will enable the hemisphere's engineersto develop relevant skills and excel in facing the challenges of the twenty-first century.

  10. EftAMission • Build Capacityof engineering talent in order to improve hemispheric competitiveness • Contribute to creating holistic, Entrepreneurial Skills needed to face the multidimensional challenges of the global economy • EnableMobilityof both people and work • Foster Partnerships between industry, government, academia, accreditors and professional associations

  11. EftAPriorities • Three Focus Areas: • Engineering Education Reform • Accreditation of Engineering & Technology Programs • Job Creation

  12. EftA Timeline ……..…Dialogue……...….Consensus…….….Organization…….….Action………. RPG I RPG II Rio The Lima Symposium OAS 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 The Lima Declaration The Need Declaration of Santa Domingo & Summit of the Americas

  13. EftA: Inclusive and OpenA Comprehensive Partnership • The Organization of American States (OAS) • The World Federation of Engineering Organizations (WFEO); Panamerican Union of Engineering Associations (UPADI), American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) • Inter American Development Bank (IDB) • Societies and Associations: LACCEI, ASIBEI, ISTEC, IEEE • Accreditation Agencies: ABET, CEAB, CASEI • Universities from across the Americas • Industry and the Private Sector

  14. EftAOutcomes (2005-2008) Ongoing Conference Presentations CCPE, ABET, LACCEI, CONFEDI, CONDEFI, ASEE, ISTEC and many more Ongoing Outreach and Partnerships ASIBEI, ABENGE, CONFEDI, CONDEFI, LACCEI, IEEE Internships Education & Accreditation Workshops Mexico, Chile, Peru, Ecuador, Dominican Republic IDB Regional Public Good 2006 Regional Accreditation in the Greater Caribbean (Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Panama) International University Collaborations University of Florida and Virginia Tech • Keynote Addresses • Global Engineering Colloquium (2006) • World Bank Forum on Science, Technology and Innovation (2007) Lima Declaration 2004 Lima Symposium 2005 $5M in IDB and Private Sector Funding IDB Regional Public Good 2007 Entrepreneurship in the Southern Cone (Argentina, Chile, Brazil))

  15. EftATimeline (2008 – 2012) ……..…Systemic Change and Serendipity………. 2008 2012 Accreditation Online Libraries Entrepreneurship 5 Step Process National Imperative Regional Influence Accreditation

  16. EftALessons Learned • A Durable Vision for the Americas • Focus on Similarities, Include Everyone, Look For Who’s Ready • Create Political Will First, Then Fund Grassroots Needs • Leadership and Vision are Key • Strength of Secretariat is Critical • Energy was invested in phases • Create Political Will • Build Relationships and Shared Values • Pursue Projects and Action • Allow for Serendipity and Momentum • “There is more money than good ideas.” • Dianne Wilkins, Development Finance International

  17. Engineering Africa!

  18. Thank You!Dan Marcekdan.marcek@gmail.com

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