The federal government must get into the education innovation business in a way that it just has not done.

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The annual global summit, hosted by the British Educational Suppliers Association (BESA), with support from the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO), the Department for Education (DfE), the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) and several industry partners, examines where rapid progress is taking place in education and showcases effective education policies and strategies that are driving success.

UNESCO: head highlights education keys to success

The move aims to keep the college, university and business complex at the forefront of education and innovation.

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All these investments -- in innovation, education and infrastructure -- will make America a better place to do business and create jobs.

CNN: Transcript: Obama's State of the Union speech

At APEC WES, I assembled a panel of five great women leaders representing the key sectors of the new innovation economy: Education and research, government and public policy, social entrepreneurs, and business and technology.

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The Business, Innovation and Skills Committee took evidence on 29 March 2011 on the future of higher education, following the publication of a report by Lord Browne on future funding.

BBC: Business, Innovation and Skills Committee