The Educational Hubs: At the Nexus of
Development-Business and Government
A comparative analysis of the Asian Tigers and Southeast Asia reveals that successful economic transformation requires a national consensus on education. Each country
prioritised raising literacy levels, aiming for at least 75% to 80% literacy among its population. This is essential for a democratic developmental state, as an uneducated
populace can lead to dangerous outcomes. Without education, impoverished citizens are vulnerable to exploiting their circumstances, undermining their agency and personal growth.
Asian countries that have become middle powers have transformed their educational institutions into hubs that connect industry, government, and society, achieving a triple helix of collaboration. Some have even… >>>
