Trade in Services and Its Policy Implications: The Case of Cross-Border/ Transnational Higher Education in Malaysia

Sirat, Morshidi; Razak, Ahmad Abdul; Koo, Yew Lie

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“…Malaysia’s agenda for establishing itself as an education hub through the attraction of foreign universities was a response to two interrelated motivations (Morshidi, Razak, & Koo, 2011): First, to develop the human capital base needed to shift from its current economic model based on natural resources and low-cost manufacturing, toward a knowledge-based economic development model and second, to exploit the opportunities of higher education as an export sector in light of growing demand for higher education services across the region.…”

Section: Individual Analysis Of the Case Studiesmentioning

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When Developing Countries Meet Transnational Universities: Searching for Complementarity and Dealing With Dual Embeddedness

Guimón

Narula

2019

Journal of Studies in International Education

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Article Accepted VersionGuimón, José and Narula, Rajneesh (2020) When developing countries meet transnational universities: searching for complementarity and dealing with dual embeddedness.Abstract: During the last two decades, a growing number of universities, mainly from developed countries, have established branch campuses in developing countries. From the developing country perspective, attracting foreign universities can help mitigate financial constraints and capacity shortages that impair the state's ability to provide greater access to higher education, while also improving teaching and research in general. However, foreign universities may also be detrimental if they crowd-out their domestic counterparts. We explore different scenarios and policy options for developing countries aiming to attract foreign universities, building upon a review of four case studies from Chile, China, Kazakhstan and Malaysia. Our analysis illustrates how host countries can provide incentives to align incoming foreign universities to complement and strengthen the areas of weakness in their higher education systems. We also reflect on how policy-makers can deal with the challenges associated with the dual embeddedness of international branch campuses.

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Section: Individual Analysis Of the Case Studiesmentioning

confidence: 99%

When Developing Countries Meet Transnational Universities: Searching for Complementarity and Dealing With Dual Embeddedness

Guimón

Narula

2019

Journal of Studies in International Education

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“…Attempts to attract international students to Thailand focused on certain demographic groups mostly from Southeast Asia (Lavankura, 2013). Malaysian universities are also attempting to bring in international students in recent years (Tan and Goh, 2014;Tham, 2013;Morshidi et al, 2011) with limited success.…”

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The Economics of International Student and Scholar Mobility: Directions for Research

Chellaraj¹

2019

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The Policy Research Working Paper Series disseminates the findings of work in progress to encourage the exchange of ideas about development issues. An objective of the series is to get the findings out quickly, even if the presentations are less than fully polished. The papers carry the names of the authors and should be cited accordingly. The findings, interpretations, and conclusions expressed in this paper are entirely those of the authors. They do not necessarily represent the views of the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development/World Bank and its affiliated organizations, or those of the Executive Directors of the World Bank or the governments they represent.

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“…With a focus on higher education, these hubs aim to attract large numbers of international students, scholars, education institutions, and multinational companies. Many observers consider these hubs as entrepreneurial projects typical of cross-border education (Chan and Ng 2008;Cheng, Cheung, and Yeun 2011;Morshidi, Razak, and Koo 2011). While neoliberal motives are evident among all education hubs, they are also a superficial common denominator.…”

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Soft power and cultural diplomacy: emerging education hubs in Asia

Lee

2015

Comparative Education

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Several education hubs have emerged in Asia and the Middle East in recent years with a specific focus on cross-border higher education. Through considerable efforts in policy planning and generous funding, these hubs aim to transform a country or city into an eminent destination for education, research, and training. The inherent design of these hubs raises many questions about higher education's contribution to international relations as large numbers of local and foreign actors congregate. Specifically, some education hubs are leveraging cultural heritage and colonial legacy as an instrument of soft power by emphasising shared cultural identities and values. By engaging in cultural diplomacy, education hubs seek to exert influence on the international stage. However, assumptions about shared identities and values as well as the prevailing political climate of the local society present serious challenges for policy implementation. Alternatively, an education hub can also engage with international actors based on an enduring faith in the venture of science to propel the knowledge economy -another kind of norm that underpins soft power. This paper compares Malaysia, Singapore, and Hong Kong as education hubs that engage in soft power and cultural diplomacy.

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Trade in Services and Its Policy Implications: The Case of Cross-Border/ Transnational Higher Education in Malaysia

Cited by 15 publications

References 10 publications

When Developing Countries Meet Transnational Universities: Searching for Complementarity and Dealing With Dual Embeddedness

When Developing Countries Meet Transnational Universities: Searching for Complementarity and Dealing With Dual Embeddedness

The Economics of International Student and Scholar Mobility: Directions for Research

Soft power and cultural diplomacy: emerging education hubs in Asia

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