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This report was commissioned by the Directorate General for Education and Culture of the European Commission and its ownership resides with the European Community. This report reflects the views only of the authors. The Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained herein. GOVERNANCE REFORM FUNDING REFORM Volume 1 * Executive summary * Main report Volume 1 * Executive summary * Main report Volume 2 * Methodology * Performance Data * Literature Survey * National system analyses * Case studies Volume 3 * Governance fiches Volume 3 * Funding fiches * Rates of return survey
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