of UNESCO at Paris event
President Richard C. Levin was among the featured speakers at a public debate on the challenges, roles and functions of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), held in Paris on Oct. 4.
Speaking on the topic "International Cooperation in Higher Education and the Role of UNESCO," Levin praised the international agency's work to promote literacy and basic education for all.
"But I do believe that the forces of globalization have made possible greater international cooperation in higher education, and I also believe that such cooperation can indeed contribute to peace and security among nations," Levin added.
"UNESCO," he noted, "can advance its mission of contributing to peace and security by encouraging all nations to open their borders to the flow of students. ... National governments need to understand that the flow of students, because it encourages cross-cultural understanding, is an investment in national security, not a threat to it."
The United Nations agency could also play an important role in encouraging international research collaboration, said Levin, adding: "From a developing country point of view, it is difficult to imagine a more effective method of capacity building in science and technology."
Levin also pointed out that "the advent of the Internet makes possible the virtually costless distribution of academic course materials around the world, potentially enriching the education of both individual learners and students enrolled in colleges and universities. ... UNESCO could be very helpful in disseminating information to its member nations about the availability of free on-line resources, and it could help to educate scholars and publishers about the new forms of licensing that are emerging to facilitate access."
Also featured at the Paris gathering was Ernesto Zedillo, former president of Mexico and director of the Yale Center for the Study of Globalization, who spoke on "The Impacts, Benefits and Challenges of Globalization as It Relates to UNESCO."
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