The assessment of performance trends and convergence in education and training systems of European countries

• Type: Article in International Scientific Journal
• Date: 2023

Authors

Ana Maria Cunha Ribeiro dos Santos Ponces Camanho (Author) FEUP; Stumbriene, D (Author) Other; Barbosa, F (Author) Other; Jakaitiene, A (Author) Other

Journal

Title: European Journal of Operational Research

Vol. 305

Pages: 356-372

ISSN: 0377-2217

Publisher: Elsevier

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Authenticus ID: P-00W-NM4

DOI: 10.1016/j.ejor.2022.05.048

Abstract (EN): The Strategic Framework for European Cooperation in Education and Training (ET 2020) aimed to pro-mote the exchange of best practices among the Member States. This paper assesses the performance evo-lution of European countries in terms of the common objectives for the education sector. The framework used to evaluate European education systems is based on constructing a composite indicator adopting a benefit-of-the-doubt approach. The evaluation of performance change over time is done using a Global Malmquist Index. Sigma and beta convergence of EU countries are also explored using non-parametric frontier techniques. The results are analysed for the period 2009-2018 and discussed in light of the goals envisaged and the national policies adopted. The results revealed a trend of improvement in the perfor-mance of education systems in most European countries in the period analysed. Although most European countries moved closer to the European best practice frontier over time, as confirmed by the values of sigma-convergence, a few countries are still lagging considerably below their peers, as revealed by the existence of divergence in beta.(c) 2022 The Authors. Published by Elsevier B.V. This is an open access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license ( http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/ )

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 17