A popular trend facing universities today is the need to develop an entrepreneurial culture. This is largely in response to the call for quality excellence from the government and the request for the sharing of expert knowledge from the private sector. At the same time, universities are required to reduce their financial dependence on the state and become more financially proactive in sourcing for funding. In the case of Singapore, it is argued in this paper that, while the current trend of university entrepreneurialism and corporatisation of universities are motivating forces, a significant push factor for institutions of higher learning to edge out into the field of education consulting is the Singapore Government call to the public sector, including education, to export its knowledge and expertise to the world. This thinking is encapsulated in the “World.Singapore” initiative which is seen as an important growth formula for the country. The National Institute of Education (NIE) is one case example of a successful venture in education consulting, the business of which also promotes its institutional position in the world of teacher-education.
Introduction Innovations at the School Level Innovations at the Higher Education Level Exporting Education as one of the Public Sector Capabilities: Role of NIE Exporting NIE’s Expertise to the World Conclusion: Learning Points References
