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7. Aims and targets
In order to focus our collective activity, we have identified a number of aims for this work. It is assumed that Scotland's colleges and universities are central to every aim. Some other partners are also identified where relevant to specific aims, although it will be for the co-ordinating group to oversee work towards these aims and therefore to agree the involvement of additional partners from within the group. A brief explanation of what each of these aims would involve, and of the targets which might be associated with them, is given in the paragraphs that follow.
Identifying specific targets will be one of the first tasks for the co-ordinating group (see Implementation section above). However an indication is given of possible areas in which targets could be set. A necessary first step for the group in many of these areas will be to commission research to assess the current level of activity. This will be used to set more precise targets and so that progress can be measured against an established baseline.
Primary aim
- To position Scotland as a world leader in international post-school education and increase the economic value to Scotland from activities in this area by 50 per cent over the next five years.
Supplementary aims
- Attracting talent to Scotland and offering a high quality experience
- Facilitating the universal employability of all our students
- Participating actively in European and international policy development
- Leading development, capacity building and sustainability projects
- Fostering international partnerships and other strategic alliances
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