Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization
The Southeast Asia Ministers of Education Organization[1] (SEAMEO) is an intergovernmental organization of the eleven Southeast Asian countries, which was formed on 30 November 1965 by Lao PDR, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and the then Republic of South Vietnam.[2] SEAMEO aims to promote regional cooperation in the fields of education, science and culture.
Events
SEAMEO organised the SEAMEO Mathematics Olympiad, a regional competition for young mathematicians.[3]
Joint programs
In 2014 SEAMEO announced a joint program with the German Government called "Fit For School", the first phase running over 3 years will concentrate on basic hygiene of pre--school and primary school children, improving sanitation facilities and bringing hand-washing and teeth brushing into school.[4]
See also
- SEAMEO RECSAM
- SEAMEO SEARCA (South East Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture)
- SEAMEO SPAFA
References
- ^ "SEAMEO". Southeast Asia Ministers of Education Organization. Retrieved 10 January 2014.
- ^ "House of Representatives Committees". Parliament of Australia. Retrieved 10 January 2014.
- ^ http://www.seameo.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=430:37th-seameo-council-conference-press-release-2&catid=151:press-release&Itemid=429
- ^ "Germany offers financing backing for SEAMEO 'Fit for School' project - The Nation".