The adult education (AE) research community emphasise the importance of well-qualified personnel working in field AE. However, is facing with challenges achieving this aim. This chapter professionalisation AE from a multi-level perspective one European Union member state – Slovenia. Based on empirical data Slovenia, argues that coordination at three levels important: national level, strengthene...

Humanitarian emergencies are increasing globally and the world is facing worst human displacement crisis since end of World War II. The number forcibly displaced people due to conflict, violence, severe weather events complex has reached a record high approximately 70 million. United Nations estimates that 235 million will urgently require humanitarian assistance in 2021 at cost US$35 billion. ...

The South African Traditional Health Practitioners Act 22 of 2007 is now fait accompli. The Act has been promulgated and the Department of Health (DoH) is proceeding with its implementation. An Interim Traditional Health Practitioners Council and a dedicated DoH deputy director have been appointed, the appointment of a registrar is being finalised, and the DoH has conducted a roadshow to introd...

Sociological theories on professions have for a long time been dominated by the idea of two different models of professionalisation, the Anglo-Saxon model, which is based on the ideal of self-regulating professional bodies and the continental approach with its emphasis on state regulations. However, the changing political and economic conditions of professional work have forced market-oriented ...

This study contributes to research examining how professional autonomy and hierarchy impacts upon the implementation of policy designed to improve the quality of public services delivery through the introduction of new managerial roles. It is based on an empirical examination of a new role for nurses modern matrons who are expected by policy makers to drive organizational change aimed at tackli...