LIST OF WORKSHOPS

Quality education is at the heart of the global commitment to achieve sustainable development, as outlined in the fourth Sustainable Development Goal (SDG4) under the Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Development. This commitment emphasizes the need for inclusive, equitable, and quality education as a fundamental component of the broader sustainable development agenda. The traditional approach to education, guided by national policies and strategies, has evolved to encompass a shared responsibility among individuals, educational institutions, and governments (Amin et al, 2023). Furthermore, education for sustainable development has transcended national boundaries, engaging a multitude of stakeholders and educational spaces at community, national, and international levels. The intricate interplay between these stakeholders and levels in shaping educational policies for sustainable development demands in-depth exploration and understanding.
 
This workshop aims to delineate the overarching objectives, scope, and methodologies and will deliberate on policies designed at various scales to address educational challenges and innovate in the realm of education for sustainable development. The workshop's approach is multidisciplinary, inviting studies utilizing diverse research methodologies, including surveys, interviews, experimental designs, focus groups, document analysis, and presentations of pilot studies.
 
While traditional educational policies have been primarily formulated at the national level, the evolving landscape of education for sustainable development necessitates the engagement of a broader array of stakeholders across different levels. At the community level, local organizations and communities play a vital role in shaping educational experiences. At the national level, governments and educational institutions provide the framework and resources for education (Hamwy et al, 2023). Internationally, organizations like UNESCO are instrumental in promoting global cooperation in the field of education for sustainable development.
 
Despite the growing recognition of the importance of education for sustainable development and the increasing involvement of various stakeholders, there remains a gap in our understanding of the policy dynamics that shape educational policies for sustainable development in particular, and multi-scalar policy making in general. This workshop aims to address these gaps by facilitating discussions and research on how policies are formulated, implemented, and evaluated across different levels and by various stakeholders.
 
The overarching objectives of the workshop are to:
 
1. Discuss policies designed at multiple scales (local, national, and international) to address educational challenges.
 
2. Investigate innovative educational policies that can contribute to sustainable development.
 
Scope of the Workshop
 
The workshop will encompass a wide array of topics related to educational policies for sustainable development, including but not limited to:
 
1. National Education Policies: Examination of how national policies promote or hinder sustainable development through education.
2. Local Community Initiatives: Case studies on the role of local communities and organizations in shaping educational experiences.
3. South-South  Cooperation: Exploration of global collaborations and initiatives to enhance education for sustainable development.
4. Policy Implementation: Analysis of the challenges and successes in implementing sustainable development policies at different levels.
5. Evaluation and Impact Assessment: Studies on assessing the effectiveness and impact of various policies on sustainable development goals.
 
 
Academic Sources
 
To enrich the discussions and research during the workshop, the following academic sources are recommended:
 
1. Amin, H., Zaman, A. & Tok, E. (2023). "Education for sustainable development and global citizenship education in the GCC: a systematic literature review." Globalisation, Societies and Education. DOI: 10.1080/14767724.2023.2265846.
 
2. Hamwy, N., Bruder, J., Sellami, A., & Romanowski, M. H. (2023). "Challenges to Teachers Implementing Sustainable Development Goals Frameworks in Qatar." Sustainability, 15(15), 11479.
 
3. Cochrane, L. and Al-Hababi, R. (2023). Sustainable Qatar: Social, Political and Environmental Perspectives. Springer: Singapore. Open source: https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-981-19-7398-7

We are delighted to extend an invitation to researchers, educators, and policymakers to participate in our forthcoming workshop on "Policies for Quality Education in Sustainable Development." The workshop's overarching goal is to facilitate an in-depth exploration of the objectives, scope, and methodologies central to addressing educational challenges and driving innovation within the realm of education for sustainable development. We aspire to create a vibrant platform for intellectual exchange and collaborative exploration in the crucial arena of educational policy.
 
The primary objectives of this workshop encompass:
 
1.     Delving into the multifaceted dimensions of educational policies designed for sustainable development, spanning from local to global contexts.
2.     Encouraging interdisciplinary dialogue and welcoming contributions from diverse academic fields and research methodologies.
3.     Showcasing a wide spectrum of research methods used in the examination of educational policies, including surveys, interviews, experimental designs, focus groups, document analysis, and presentations of pilot studies.
 
We invite scholarly contributions that address a broad array of topics including, but not limited to: Sustainable development and the pivotal role of education in fostering sustainability; Comparative analysis of educational policies across different regions and nations; Innovations in policies related to curriculum design, teaching methods, and assessment approaches; The influence of technology and digital learning on sustainable education policies; Inclusive education and its implications for sustainable development; Cross-cultural perspectives on educational policies for sustainability.

This workshop aims to delineate the overarching objectives, scope, and methodologies that will deliberate on policies designed at various scales to address educational challenges and innovate in the realm of education for sustainable development. The workshop's approach is multidisciplinary, inviting studies utilizing diverse research methodologies, including surveys, interviews, experimental designs, focus groups, document analysis, and presentations of pilot studies. The overarching objective of the workshop is to discuss policies designed at multiple scales (local, national, and international) to address educational challenges, and to investigate innovative educational policies that can contribute to sustainable development.

Dr. Leslie Pal
 
Leslie A. Pal is Founding Dean of the College of Public Policy at Hamad Bin Khalifa University, Doha, Qatar. He is the author, co-author or editor of over thirty books, the most recent of which are The Future of the Policy Sciences (2021), ­­Global Governance and Muslim Organizations (2019), Policy Transfer: Micro-Dynamics and Macro-Effects (2017), Policy Making in a Transformative State: The Case of Qatar (2016), Frontiers of Governance: The OECD and Global Public Management Reform (2012), and Beyond Policy Analysis: Public Issue Management in Turbulent Times (6th edition, 2020). He has published over ninety articles and book chapters in a wide variety of areas of public policy and administration, and international public management reform. His articles have appeared in the journals Governance, Policy Sciences, Journal of Comparative Policy Analysis, Canadian Political Science Review, Political Studies Review, and Policy and Society. He was the Executive Editor of the Journal of Comparative Policy Analysis from 2015-2020, and is currently a member of the editorial boards of the International Review of Public Policy and the Journal of Economic Policy Reform.
 
Dr. Duygu Sever
 
Dr. S. Duygu Sever is a Post-Doctoral Associate at Carnegie Mellon University Qatar (CMUQ). She holds a PhD in Political Science and International Relations from Koç University, İstanbul. Her research agenda addresses energy transition, sustainable development and energy policy making, at the nexus of climate change, geopolitics and international relations. Duygu has numerous book chapters and articles on topics such as energy security, natural gas, energy transition in MENA region, human security and sustainability, as well as policy briefs and reports published by major think tanks and research institutions including IFRI, ISPI and Global Relations Forum.  Along with her academic activities and publications, Duygu has also been a delegate in major platforms including Chicago Council on Global Affairs, Women in Energy, Young Leaders in Energy Initiative, and Young Academics Program by Global Relations Forum. She has received several scholarships and awards such as Young Visiting Researcher Fellowship by the Embassy of France, TÜBİTAK (Technological and Research Council of Turkey) Scholarship, KUTEM 2020 Best Energy Paper of the Year Award and Koç University 2021 Academic Excellence Award. Currently, she is working on Education for Sustainable Development in Qatar, as part of a QNRF funded cluster project at CMUQ.
 
 
Dr. Evren Tok
 
Dr. M. Evren Tok is Associate Dean of Community Engagement and Associate Professor at College of Public Policy, Hamad Bin Khalifa University. Dr. Tok also acts as the regional coordinator for the Executive Master’s Program (Development Policies and Practices) jointly offered by Graduate Institute of Geneva and Hamad Bin Khalifa University. He is the co-editor of Policy Making in a Transformative State: The Case of Qatar, published by Palgrave MacMillan, 2016. His recent publications “Global Governance and Muslim Organizations” published by Palgrave MacMillan and Innovating South-South Cooperation by University of Ottawa Press in 2020. He is the director of a QNRF funded cluster (2021-2026) entitled “SDG Education and Global Citizenship in Qatar”. He is the Lead Project Investigator for Qatar National Research Fund Priority Program for 3 years on “Localizing Entrepreneurship Education in Qatar”. He is the founder of the maker space entitled Maker Majlis: Islam in a Global World, which received Qatar Sustainability Award under Best University Initiative in 2020 and OIC Shaikh Hasina Award of Best Innovative Idea in 2022. Dr. Tok is also the recipient of Best Research Project Award in HBKU in 2022.