Socio-economic development indicators and University engagement in partner countries and city regions. SUEUAA Thematic Paper Series, TPS 105/19

Houston, M. , Azizi, N. , Hashemi, L., Ketuly, K. A., Mohammad, S. A., Mwaikokesya, M., Nherera, C., Reyes, Z. and Swanepoel, E. (2019) Socio-economic development indicators and University engagement in partner countries and city regions. SUEUAA Thematic Paper Series, TPS 105/19. Working Paper. CR&DALL, Glasgow, UK.

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Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to provide both a general overview of the socio-economic context of each of the partner countries and cities and to explore the role that universities can play and what they can contribute in supporting and enhancing socio-economic development in the pursuit of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It also tales a critical approach to examine some of the global rankings and indicators used to measure or rank ‘development’. This is followed by examples of some of challenges the SUEUAA cities and regions face and examples of engagement through research and other initiatives that universities are currently undertaking in collaboration or partnership with city stakeholders including those in local communities to address some of the identified challenges that face their cities and countries more generally.

Item Type:Research Reports or Papers (Working Paper)
Additional Information:2517-5548 (online) ISSN 2517-553X (Print)
Status:Published
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Houston, Dr Muir and Azizi, Professor Nematollah
Authors: Houston, M., Azizi, N., Hashemi, L., Ketuly, K. A., Mohammad, S. A., Mwaikokesya, M., Nherera, C., Reyes, Z., and Swanepoel, E.
College/School:College of Social Sciences > School of Education
College of Social Sciences > School of Education > People, Place & Social Change
Publisher:CR&DALL
Copyright Holders:Copyright © 2019 SUEUAA / University of Glasgow
Publisher Policy:Reproduced under a Creative Commons License

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