SEAMEO Regional Centre for Tropical Biology
( Approval of Establishment - 6 February 1968 )

Located in Bogor, Indonesia, the main activities of the SEAMEO BIOTROP focus on Forest, Pest and Aquatic Biology. It assists SEAMEO Member Countries in developing the expertise to identify, prioritise, analyse and recommend solutions or alternative approaches to critical biological problems in the region, especially those related to sustainable development of tropical ecosystems.
[Annual Report 2008-2009]
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Based in Myanmar, the SEAMEO CHAT was inaugurated in December 2000, making it SEAMEO’s newest Centre of Excellence. It promotes cooperation in the study of history and tradition among SEAMEO Member Countries through research, human resource development, education and networking.
[Centre Directors' Meeting Annual Report 2009-2010]
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Based in the Philippines, the SEAMEO INNOTECH initiates and disseminates innovative and technology oriented educational programmes that help SEAMEO Member Countries identify and solve common or unique educational problems and address anticipated needs.
[Executive Report 2008-2009]
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SEAMEO Regional Centre for Quality Improvement of Teachers and Education Personnel (QITEP) in Language
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( Approval of Establishment - 5 April 2009 )

Hosted by the Ministry of National Education Indonesia, the SEAMEO QITEP for Language offers courses and training programmes for educators and teachers development. Located in Jakarta, the centre promotes programmes and activities in improving the quality of teachers & education personnel in the areas of Language.
[Annual Report 2009]
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SEAMEO Regional Centre for Quality Improvement of Teachers and Education Personnel(QITEP) in Mathematics
( Approval of Establishment - 5 April 2009 )

Hosted by the Ministry of National Education Indonesia, the SEAMEO QITEP for Mathematics offers courses and training programmes for educators and teachers development. Located in Yogyakarta, the centre promotes programmes and activities in improving the quality of teachers & education personnel in the areas of Mathematics.
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SEAMEO Regional Centre for Quality Improvement of Teachers and Education Personnel(QITEP) in Science
( Approval of Establishment - 5 April 2009 )

Hosted by the Ministry of National Education Indonesia, the SEAMEO QITEP for Science offers courses and training programmes for educators and teachers development. Located in Bandung, the centre promotes programmes and activities in improving the quality of teachers & education personnel in the areas of Science.
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Established on the island state of Penang, Malaysia, the SEAMEO RECSAM is designed to meet the needs of the SEAMEO Member Countries in developing science, mathematics and technology education programmes.
[Centre Directors' Meeting Annual Report 2009-2010] [32nd High Officials' Meeting Annual Report 2008-2009]
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Located in Singapore , the SEAMEO RELC provides SEAMEO Member Countries with expertise, training facilities and training programmes to upgrade the skills of language specialists and educators. Programmes focus on knowledge and pedagogic disciplines of language teaching and learning.
[Centre Directors' Meeting Annual Report 2008-2009 ]
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Located in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, the SEAMEO RETRAC assists SEAMEO Member Countries especially Cambodia, Lao PDR and Vietnam to identify and solve common problems in human resource development. Its area of specialisation is educational management.
[Annual Report 2008-2009 ]
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Hosted by the Government of Thailand, the SEAMEO RIHED plays a crucial role in the capability building of SEAMEO Member Countries in the field of higher education. It responds to needs on policy and planning, administration and management of higher education.
[Annual Report 2008-2009 ]
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Located in Indonesia, the SEAMEO SEAMOLEC assists SEAMEO Member Countries in identifying educational problems and finding alternative solutions for sustainable human resource development through the dissemination and effective use of open learning and distance education.
[Summary Report 2010]
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The SEAMEO SEARCA, hosted by the Government of the Philippines, serves the agriculture and rural needs of the region through its human resource development programmes and research and extension activities.
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Hosted by the Government of Thailand, the SEAMEO SPAFA cultivates awareness and appreciation of cultural heritage; promotes and enriches archaeological and cultural activities in the region; and furthers professional competence in the fields of archaeology and fine arts to advance mutual knowledge and understanding among SEAMEO Member Countries.
[Annual Report 2008-2009]
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The SEAMEO TROPMED Network has four sub-regional centres in Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines and Thailand. The central office is located in Bangkok. The Network’s overall role is to promote health and to prevent and control tropical diseases and public health problems.
[Executive Summary 2008-2009]
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The SEAMEO TROPMED Indonesia, based at the University of Indonesia in Jakarta, has provided training and research in nutrition since 1970. It trains nutritionists, health professionals and personnel from other nutrition related disciplines in planning, executing and evaluating nutrition policies and interventions.
[Annual Report 2008-2009]
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The SEAMEO TROPMED Malaysia, located at the Institute for Medical Research in Kuala Lumpur, conducts research for the prevention and control of diseases and provides specialised training, diagnostic, consultative and advisory services. It promotes health management as a collective responsibility of government, the private sector, non-government organisations, the community and individuals.
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The SEAMEO TROPMED Philippines, based in the College of Public Health of the University of the Philippines in Manila, conducts research and training in the fields of public health, rural medicine, hospital administration, environmental and occupational health, health policy and management.
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SEAMEO TROPMED Regional Centre for Tropical Medicine
( Approval of Establishment -1967 )

The SEAMEO TROPMED Thailand, hosted by the Faculty of Tropical Medicine, Mahidol University, Bangkok, offers training on endemic tropical diseases, parasitology, community and preventive medicine. It also conducts researches on alternative control measures of diseases and the promotion of healthy lifestyles, including trials of new chemotherapeutic compounds and new vaccines. It provides clinical care to patients suffering from tropical diseases.
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Hosted by Brunei Darussalam, the SEAMEO VOCTECH is designed to improve the management of vocational and technical education and training (VTET) in SEAMEO Member Countries. The Centre strives to develop and deliver relevant programmes in VTET to meet the local, national and regional needs in socio-economic, industrial, business and labour markets.
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