Final
Report: 39th SEAMEO Council Conference
The Empire Hotel and Country Club, Jerudong
Negara Brunei Darussalam
1-4 March 2004
The Empire Hotel and Country Club, Jerudong
Negara Brunei Darussalam
1-4 March 2004
Proceedings
Contents |
| Proceedings |
| Appendices |
Proceedings
of the Thirty-Ninth SEAMEO Council Conference |
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Plenary
Sessions |
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| A. | INTRODUCTION | |
The
39th SEAMEO Council Conference, jointly organized by the Ministry
of Education, Brunei Darussalam and the Southeast Asian Ministers
of Education Organization (SEAMEO) Secretariat, was held on 1-3
March 2004 at the Empire Hotel and Country Club, Brunei Darussalam. |
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A
total of 130 participants attended the Conference. The participants
represented the 10 SEAMEO Member Countries, namely: Brunei Darussalam,
Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines,
Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam; three Associate Member Countries,
namely: Australia, Canada and France; observer delegations of the
Governments of Japan and the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste;
10 international organizations/institutions and non-government organizations;
14 SEAMEO Centres/Network and the SEAMEO Secretariat. The List of
Participants is in Appendix I. |
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| B. | OPENING CEREMONY | |
The
Opening Ceremony was held on Monday, 1 March 2004 at 1930 hours,
at the Indera Kayangan Ballroom, the Empire Hotel and Country Club.
His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Muizzaddin Waddaulah, Sultan
and Yang Di-Pertuan Negara Brunei Darussalam officiated at the Opening
of the 39th SEAMEO Council Conference. |
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| 1. | Welcome Remarks by His Excellency Pehin Orang Kaya Laila Wijaya Dato Haji Abdul Aziz Umar, Minister of Education, Brunei Darussalam | |
His
Excellency Pehin Dato Haji Abdul Aziz Umar, Minister of Education,
Brunei Darussalam expressed his sincerest gratitude to His Majesty
Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah for graciously consenting to be the
Royal Guest of Honour at the 39th SEAMEO Council Conference Opening
Ceremony. With Brunei Darussalam hosting the SEAMEO Council Conference
for the third time, His Excellency informed His Majesty of the objectives
of the conference with the acknowledgement that of all the valuable
involvements and association that Brunei Darussalam’s Ministry
of Education has with international organizations dealing with education,
its membership with SEAMEO has proven to be the most functional
and rewarding. |
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His
Excellency the Minister of Education, Brunei Darussalam also welcomed
the SEAMEO Council Members and delegates and urged them to make
the most of the school visits and their stay in Brunei Darussalam
to see more of the country. Finally, His Excellency expressed gratitude
to the support given by the SEAMEO Secretariat in the preparation
of the Conference and expressed fervent hope that the Conference
would be another successful gathering in resolving issues of importance
to the Organization, as well as to each Member Country. A copy of
his Welcome Remarks is in Appendix II. |
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| 2. | Opening Remarks by the His Excellency Dr Edilberto C de Jesus, Secretary of Education, the Philippines, and President of SEAMEO Council | |
His
Excellency Dr Edilberto C de Jesus, Secretary of Education, the
Philippines and concurrent SEAMEO Council President said that SEAMEO
is honoured with the gracious presence of His Majesty as it gave
flesh to the Preamble in the Organization’s Charter. His Excellency
also expressed deep appreciation for the honour accorded to him
during his term as SEAMEO Council President in a challenging year
of great uncertainty and tension as a result of terrorist threats
and the SARS epidemic. His Excellency reiterated his gratitude to
the other Ministers of Education for the support, hospitality and
counsel that they have generously extended during his term of office.
His Excellency noted that his visits to the Member Countries and
the SEAMEO Regional Centres were instructive and inspiring as they
allowed him to observe firsthand how pertinent and powerful SEAMEO
is in helping Member Countries. As such, His Excellency paid tribute
to the founding fathers of SEAMEO. Finally, in relinquishing his
post to the next SEAMEO Council President, His Excellency expressed
confidence that all the initiatives will be pursued with even greater
vigour and resolve towards a more effective and dynamic SEAMEO.
A copy of his Opening Remarks is in Appendix
III. |
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| 3. | Keynote Address by His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Muizzaddin Waddaulah, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan Negara Brunei Darussalam | |
In
retrospect, His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah underscored
the importance of SEAMEO’s vision to strengthen regional cooperation
at a time when the question of security is of major concern to all.
His Majesty defined security in its fullest sense: from the kind
of security that demands physical protection from the criminal acts
of fanatics and extremists to the security of employment, good health,
decent family and community life, and of being able to plan one’s
future in peace, stability and confidence in keeping with one’s
beliefs, values and principles. Although the world has greatly changed
for the better in many ways since SEAMEO adopted its vision, His
Majesty also observed that the world now is one that is profoundly
insecure and that its roots are and should be of deep concern among
those working in education. In traversing the new globalised world
community, His Majesty cited the need to acquire a new culture based
on understanding, inclusiveness and tolerance and expressed confidence
that the Ministers of Education will be able to address this challenge
through the Organization’s proven expertise. |
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Finally,
His Majesty the Sultan of Brunei Darussalam wished the delegates
success in their deliberations and their future work and declared
the 39th SEAMEO Council Conference open. A copy of the Keynote Address
of His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Muizzaddin Waddaulah,
Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan Negara Brunei Darussalam is in Appendix
IV. |
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| C. | PLENARY
SESSIONS |
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The
Plenary Sessions were held on Tuesday, 2 March at the Indera Kayangan
Ballroom, the Empire Hotel and Country Club. |
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1. |
Opening Remarks by the President, SEAMEO Council and Pro tempore Chairperson of the 39th SEAMEO Council Conference | |
In
his Opening Remarks, His Excellency Dr Edilberto C de Jesus, Secretary
of Education of the Philippines expressed deep thanks and appreciation
for the members of the SEAMEO Council who, through their cooperation
and wise counsel, have afforded him the opportunity to gain a deeper
appreciation of the education concerns in the region as well as
SEAMEO as a whole. |
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His
Excellency the Philippine Education Secretary also proposed a resolution
for adoption by the SEAMEO Council formally expressing gratitude
and appreciation to His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah for
graciously officiating over the Opening Ceremonies of the 39th SEAMEO
Council Conference and through the Ministry of Education, the Government
of Negara Brunei Darussalam’s unstinting support for SEAMEO
and its efforts for promoting educational development in the region. |
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The
Council unanimously adopted the proposal of the Chairperson Pro
Tempore. He then called for nominations for the new President and
Vice-President. |
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| A copy of his Opening Remarks is in Appendix V. | ||
2. |
Election of the SEAMEO Council President and Chairperson of the 39th SEAMEO Council Conference | |
His
Excellency, the Minister of National Education, Indonesia nominated
H E Pehin Dato Haji Abdul Aziz Umar, Minister of Education, Brunei
Darussalam, President of the SEAMEO Council and Chairperson of the
39th SEAMEO Council Conference. His Excellency the Minister of Education
and Training, Vietnam seconded the nomination. |
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His
Excellency the Minister of Education, Brunei Darussalam was unanimously
elected President of the SEAMEO Council and Chairperson of the Conference. |
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3. |
Election of the 39th SEAMEO Council Vice President and Vice Chairperson of the Conference | |
His
Excellency, the Minister of Education, Malaysia nominated H E Prof
Dr Nguyen Minh Hien, Minister of Education and Training of Vietnam,
as Vice President and Vice Chairperson of the 39th SEAMEO Council
Conference. The nomination was seconded by His Excellency, Mr Im
Sethy, Secretary of State, Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport,
Cambodia. |
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| His Excellency the Minister of Education and Training, Vietnam was unanimously elected Vice President of 39th SEAMEO Council Conference and Vice Chairperson of the Conference. | ||
4. |
Remarks by the Newly Elected Council President and Chairperson of the Conference | |
In
his Acceptance Speech, His Excellency Pehin Dato Haji Abdul Aziz
Umar, Minister of Education of Brunei Darussalam thanked the Council
for its affirmation of confidence and extended his congratulations
to H E the Minister of Education and Training of Vietnam on his
election as Vice President of the SEAMEO Council. His Excellency
also noted with appreciation the active leadership of H E the Secretary
of Education of the Philippines during his tenure as Council President,
conveying his hope that the active role will be continued. |
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His
Excellency the Brunei Darussalam Minister of Education and Council
President announced the extension of office of the Secretariat Director
until 31 December 2004, and placed, as a matter of record, the SEAMEO
Council’s appreciation of Dr Arief S Sadiman’s leadership
and direction in his tenure as Secretariat Director. |
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His
Excellency the Minister of Education of Brunei Darussalam and SEAMEO
Council President articulated his hope to be able to visit some,
if not all of the Member Countries during the period of his incumbency
and his hopes for the continued support of the SEAMEO Council Members.
A copy of his Acceptance Speech is in Appendix
VI. |
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5.
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Presentation of Testimonial Plaques to the SEAMEO Service Awardees | |
The
following eight SEAMEO Service Awardees for 2004 were presented
to the SEAMEO Council to receive the Testimonial Plaques from the
former Council President, witnessed by the Chairperson of the 39th
SEAMEO Council Conference and the SEAMEO Secretariat Director: |
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| 1) | SEAMEO
BIOTROP: Mrs Santi Ambarwati, Junior Scientist and Technical Manager for the Services Laboratory; |
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| 2) | SEAMEO
INNOTECH: Mrs Maria Arlene B Artajo, International House Officer Administrative Team; |
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| 3) | SEAMEO
RETRAC: Ms Do Thi Hoai Thu Office Manager; |
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| 4) | SEAMEO
SPAFA: Ms Supa Thanasakulprasert (absent) Finance Manager; |
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| 5) | SEAMEO
TROPMED/Indonesia: Prof Dr Soemilah Sastroamidjojo Acting Director; |
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| 6) | SEAMEO
TROPMED/Malaysia: Dr Lye Munn Sann Director, SEAMEO TROPMED Regional Cente for Microbiology, Parasitology & Entomology IMR, Malaysia; |
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| 7) | SEAMEO
TROPMED/Thailand: Assoc Prof Dr Pratap Singhasivanon Deputy Director; and |
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| 8) | SEAMEO
Secretariat: Mrs Rachanee Kanthongkul, Administrative Officer |
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| The citation in the plaques reads as follows: | ||||
SEAMEO
Service Awards 2004 This Testimonial Plaque is presented to: …………………………….. |
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in
appreciation of the achievement and dedication to work for the Southeast
Asian Ministers of Education Organization on the occasion of the 39th SEAMEO Council Conference held in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam on 2 March 2004 |
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Signed:
H E Dr Edilberto C de Jesus, Secretary of Education, Philippines
and Dr Arief S Sadiman, Director, SEAMEO Secretariat |
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| 6. | Presentation of Testimonial Plaque to the Outgoing SEAMEO Council President and Secretary of Education, the Philippines | |||
On
behalf of the Council, the newly elected SEAMEO Council President
presented the Testimonial Plaque to H E Dr Edilberto C de Jesus,
Secretary of Education, Philippines, in recognition of his outstanding
accomplishments as SEAMEO Council President from 6 March 2003 to
2 March 2004. |
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| The citation in the plaque reads as follows: | ||||
“The
Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization presents this
Testimonial Plaque to H E Dr Edilberto C de Jesus, Secretary of
Education, the Philippines, in appreciation of his services and
accomplishments as President of the Southeast Asian Ministers of
Education Organization Council from 6 March 2003 to 2 March 2004
on the occasion of the 39th SEAMEO Council Conference held in Bandar
Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam on 2 March 2004.” |
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| 7. | Adoption of Agenda and Programme | |||
The
Meeting adopted the Agenda and Programme as prepared by the SEAMEO
Secretariat. Copies of the Agenda and Programme are in Appendices
VII and VIII, respectively. |
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| 8. | Opening Statements of Council Members | |||
At
the invitation of the Chairperson, the Heads of Delegations of the
following SEAMEO Member and Associate Member Countries gave their
statements: |
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| i) | Australia | Mr
Robert Noakes Counsellor, Australian Embassy, Bangkok |
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| ii) | Brunei Darussalam | H
E Dato Paduka Hj Suyoi bin Hj Othman Deputy Minister of Education |
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| iii) | Cambodia | H
E Mr Im Sethy Secretary of State Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport |
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| iv) | France | H
E Mr Thierry Borja de Mozota Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary The French Embassy, Brunei Darussalam |
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| v) | Indonesia | H
E Prof Dr Abdul Malik Fadjar Minister of National Education |
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| vi) | Lao PDR | H
E Prof Dr Bosengkham Vongdara Vice Minister of Education |
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| vii) | Malaysia | H
E Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Musa bin Mohamad Minister of Education |
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| viii) | Myanmar | H
E U Myo Nyunt Deputy Minister for Education |
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| xi) | Philippines | H
E Dr Edilberto C de Jesus Secretary of Education |
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| x) | Singapore | H
E Mr Tharman Shanmugaratnam Minister for Education |
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| xi) | Thailand | H
E Dr Adisai Bodharamik Minister of Education Ministry of Education |
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| xii) | Vietnam | H
E Prof Dr Nguyen Minh Hien Minister of Education and Training |
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| 9. | Invited Statements | |||
Upon
the invitation by the Chairperson, the following observers gave
their statements: |
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| • Government | ||||
| i) | Japan: | Mr
Naoki Murata Director, International Affairs Division Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology |
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| • International Organizations/Institutions | ||||
| i) | ASEAN Secretariat, Jakarta, Indonesia: | |||
| Prof
Dr Wilfrido Villacorta Deputy Secretary General |
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| ii) | UNESCO Asia and Pacific Regional Bureau for Education, Bangkok: | |||
| Dr
Sheldon Shaeffer Director |
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| iii) | UN-HABITAT: | Mr
Andre Dzikus Human Settlements Officer/Programme Manager United Nations Human Settlements Programme Water, Sanitation and Infrastructure Branch & Focal Point for Children |
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| iv) | UNICEF EAPRO, Bangkok: | |||
| Mr
Clifford Meyers Regional Adviser – Education |
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| v) | Water Supply and Sanitation Collaborative Council (WSSCC), Philippines: | |||
| Dr
Lilia O. Ramos Southeast Asia Regional Coordinator Water Supply and Sanitation Collaborative Council, WASH Training and Resource Centre |
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| Copies of the all the Statements are in Appendix IX. | ||||
| 10. | Report of the 38th SEAMEO Council President | |||
The
report of the SEAMEO Council President was presented through multi
media with brief remarks from His Excellency incorporating the Opening
Statement. |
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His
Excellency’s report entitled Partnerships for Educational
Development, summarized the outcomes of his visits to the Member
Countries and other meetings attended, focusing on the strategies
of convergence he identified among Centres, institutions and communities
as a strategic direction SEAMEO should continue to promote. |
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The
39th SEAMEO Council Conference took note of the Report of the SEAMEO
Council President. |
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| 11. | Follow-up Actions on the 38th SEAMEO Council Conference (Plenary Sessions) (MC-39/WP/1) | |||
The
Chairperson identified the documents under Section 1 of the Plenary
Session and invited comments and remarks on the documents. |
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The
39th SEAMEO Council Conference took note of the Report on the Follow-up
Actions on the Resolutions of the 38th SEAMEO Council Conference
Plenary Session. |
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| 12. | Integrated Report on the Annual Accomplishments of the SEAMEO Centres/Units for FY 2002/2003 | |||
The
Integrated Report on the Annual Accomplishments of SEAMEO Units
for FY2002/2003 was presented through multi media. |
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The
39th SEAMEO Council Conference took note of the Integrated Report
on the Annual Accomplishments of SEAMEO Units FY2002/2003. The Council
likewise cited the significant accomplishments of the Organisation
that were made possible through the SEAMEO Centres and Units. The
Council President also mentioned thanks and appreciation for the
assistance of the member Ministries of Education in undertaking
the various projects and activities. |
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| 13. | Australia’s Assistance to SEAMEO (MC-39/WP/2) | |||
The
39th SEAMEO Council Meeting took note of the Progress Report on
Australia’s Assistance to SEAMEO for FY 2002/2003 and thanked
the Australian Government for its continued assistance to SEAMEO. |
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| 14. | Canada’s Assistance to SEAMEO (MC-39/WP/3) | |||
The
39th SEAMEO Council Meeting took note of the Progress Report on
Canada’s Assistance to SEAMEO for FY 2002/2003 and thanked
the Canadian Government for its continued assistance to SEAMEO. |
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| 15. | France’s Cooperation with SEAMEO (MC-39/WP/4) | |||
The
39th SEAMEO Council Conference took note of the Progress Report
on France’s Cooperation with SEAMEO for FY2002/2003 and thanked
the French Government for its continued assistance to SEAMEO. |
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| 16. | Germany’s Assistance to SEAMEO (MC-39/WP/5) | |||
The
39th SEAMEO Council Conference took note of the report on Germany's
Assistance to SEAMEO for FY 2002/2003 and thanked the German Government
for its continued assistance to SEAMEO. |
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| 17. | The Netherlands’ Assistance to SEAMEO (MC-39/WP/6) | |||
The
39th SEAMEO Council Conference took note of the Netherlands’
Assistance to SEAMEO for FY2002/2003 and thanked the Government
of the Netherlands for its continued assistance to SEAMEO. |
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| 18. | New Zealand's Assistance to SEAMEO (MC-39/WP/7) | |||
The
39th SEAMEO Council Conference took note of the Progress Report
on New Zealand’s Assistance to SEAMEO for FY 2002/2003 and
thanked the Government of New Zealand for its continued assistance
to SEAMEO. |
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| 19. | Japan's Assistance to SEAMEO (MC-39/WP/8) | |||
The
39th SEAMEO Council meeting took note of the Progress Report on
Japan’s Assistance to SEAMEO for FY2002/2003 and thanked the
Government of Japan for its continued assistance to SEAMEO. |
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| 20. | Status and Utilization of Thailand’s Additional Contribution to SEAMEO Secretariat (MC-39/WP/9) | |||
The
39th SEAMEO Council Conference took note of the report on the Status
and Utilization of Thailand's Additional Contribution to SEAMEO
Secretariat for FY2002/2003 as of 30 June 2003. |
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| 21. | Status and Utilization of Associate Membership Contributions to SEAMEO Secretariat (MC-39/WP/10) | |||
The
39th SEAMEO Council Conference took note of the report on the Status
and Utilization of Associate Membership Contributions to the SEAMEO
Secretariat as of 30 June 2003. |
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| 22. | Status
of SEAMEO Educational Development Fund (SEAMEO EDF) (MC-39/WP/11) |
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| i) | The
39th SEAMEO Council Conference took note of the status of SEAMEO
EDF for FY 2002/2003 as of 30 June 2003 and for FY2003/2004 to FY2005/2006
as of 31 October 2003. |
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| ii) | The
Council directed the SEAMEO Centres/Network to adjust the programmes
and activities of FY2003/2004 to FY2005/2006 in accordance with
the availability of funds and in line with the agreed funding arrangement. |
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| 23. | Investment
of Funds at SEAMEO Secretariat for CY2003 (MC-39/WP/12) |
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The
39th SEAMEO Council Conference took note of the report on the Investment
of Funds, which are not in immediate use, by the SEAMEO Secretariat
in Government Bonds and Fixed Deposits for CY2003. |
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| 24. | SEAMEO
Secretariat Financial Audit Report for FY2002/2003 (MC-39/WP/13) |
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The
Council President called for remarks on the SEAMEO Secretariat Financial
Audit Report for FY2002/2003 which were presented for the Council’s
acceptance. |
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The
39th SEAMEO Council Conference accepted the SEAMEO Secretariat Financial
Audit Report for FY2002/2003. |
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| 25. |
SEAMEO Consolidated Financial Audit Report for FY2002/2003 (MC-39/WP/14) |
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The
Council President called for remarks on the SEAMEO Consolidated
Financial Audit Report for FY2002/2003 which were presented for
the Council’s acceptance. |
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The
39th SEAMEO Council Conference accepted the SEAMEO Consolidated
Financial Audit Report for FY 2002/2003. |
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| 26. | SEAMEO Consolidated Three-Year Budgets for FY2004/2005 to FY2006/2007 and SEAMEO Consolidated Personnel Strength Budget for Fiscal Year ending 30 June 2005 (MC-39/WP/15) | |||
The
Council President called for comments on the SEAMEO Consolidated
Three-Year Budgets for FY2004/2005 to FY2006/2007 and SEAMEO Consolidated
Personnel Strength Budget for Fiscal Year ending 30 June 2005 which
were presented for the Council’s approval. |
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The
39th SEAMEO Council Conference approved the SEAMEO Consolidated
Three-Year Budgets for FY2004/2005 to FY2006/2007 and the SEAMEO
Consolidated Personnel Strength Budget for fiscal year ending 30
June 2005. |
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| 27. |
SEAMEO Network Strategic Marketing Plan: Its Implementation (MC-39/WP/16) |
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The
Chairperson of the 39th SEAMEO Council Conference noted the working
papers for the Council’s information and invited comments
and remarks on the working papers. |
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The
39th SEAMEO Council Conference took note of the Report on the Implementation
of the SEAMEO Network Strategic Marketing Plan in FY2002/2003 and
supports the implementation of the 2nd Five-Year SNSMP FY2002/2003
to FY2006/2007. |
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| 28. | SEAMEO-UNESCO Education Congress and Expo (MC-39/WP/17) | |||
The
39th SEAMEO Council Conference took note of the Progress Report
on the SEAMEO-UNESCO Education Congress and agreed to support the
successful conduct of the event. The Meeting also suggested that
the comments and/or suggestions of the 26th SEAMEO High Officials
Meeting be considered in implementing the Congress. |
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| 29. | Journal of Southeast Asian Education (MC-39/WP/18) | |||
The
39th SEAMEO Council Conference took note of the Progress Report
on the Journal of Southeast Asian Education. |
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| 30. | SEAMEO IT Development Plan (MC-39/WP/19) | |||
The
39th SEAMEO Council Conference took note of the Progress Report
on the SEAMEO IT Development Plan and approved the modifications
in the IT Action Committee Terms of Reference. |
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| 31. | Project Connecting Southeast Asia & Europe e-Learning Models – CAE e-LEARN (MC-39/WP/20) | |||
The
39th SEAMEO Council Conference took note of the progress of the
Project: Connecting Southeast Asia & Europe e-Learning Models
(CAE e--LEARN) and agreed to continue its support in the implementation
of the Project. |
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| 32. | ICT & HIV/AIDS Preventive Education in the Cross Border Areas of the Greater Mekong Sub-region (GMS) (MC-39/WP/21) | |||
The
39th SEAMEO Council Conference took note of the progress on the
Project on ICT & HIV/AIDS Preventive Education in the Cross
Border Areas of the Greater Mekong Sub-region (GMS). |
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| 33. | SEAMEO Regional Schools Internet Project: Phase 6 (MC-39/WP/22) | |||
The
39th SEAMEO Council Conference took note on the Progress Report
of the SEAMEO Regional Schools Internet Project - Phase 6. |
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| 34. | Regional Cooperation on Quality and Equity in Education (QEE) in SEAMEO Member Countries (MC-39/WP/23) | |||
The
39th SEAMEO Council Conference took note of the Progress Report
on the Regional Cooperation Project on Quality and Equity in Education
(QEE) in SEAMEO Member Countries for FY2002/2003 and agreed to support
the implementation of the activities envisaged for 2004. |
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| 35. | SEAMEO Community Involvement Programme (MC-39/WP/24) | |||
The
39th SEAMEO Council Conference took note of the Progress Report
on the SEAMEO Community Involvement Programme in FY2002/2003 and
encouraged all SEAMEO Centres/Units to further initiate and conduct
projects and activities under the Programme. |
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| 36. | NUFFIC Fellowships on Quality Assurance (MC-39/WP/25) | |||
The
39th SEAMEO Council Conference took note of the Follow-up Actions
taken on the NUFFIC Fellowship on Quality Assurance and approved
the Framework for Regional Quality Assurance Cooperation in Higher
Education. |
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| 37. | SEAMEO-France Education Quality Improvement Programme (EQUIP) in Southeast Asia (MC-39/WP/26) | |||
The
39th SEAMEO Council Conference took note of the Progress Report
on the SEAMEO-France Education Quality Improvement Programme and
thanked the French Government for sponsoring the Programme. |
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| 38. | Implementation
of SEAMEO Units’ Programmes and Projects (MC-39/WP/27) |
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The
39th SEAMEO Council Conference took note of the Progress Report
of the implementation of the Fourth SEAMEO Integrated Operational
Plan FY 2002/2003 and the Implementation of SEAMEO’s Priority
Areas. |
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| 39. | SEAMEO Internship Programme (MC-39/WP/28) | |||
The
39th SEAMEO Council Conference took note of the Progress Report
on the SEAMEO Internship Programme for FY2002/2003. |
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| 40. | SEAMEO Service Awards (MC-39/WP/29) | |||
The
39th SEAMEO Council Conference took note of the results of the selection
of SEAMEO Service Awardees for the year 2004 and congratulated the
Awardees for their achievements. |
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| 41. | SEAMEO RELC French Speaking Competition (MC-39/WP/30) | |||
The
39th SEAMEO Council Conference took note of the activities undertaken
in the organization of the SEAMEO RELC French Speaking Competition
FY2002/2003. |
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| 42. | ASEAN Award Project on “Enhancing of Oral Communication Skills of Teachers in the ASEAN Countries” (MC-39/WP/31) | |||
The
39th SEAMEO Council Conference took note of the Progress Report
on the ASEAN Award Project. |
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| 43. | Southeast Asian Languages Project (SEALPO) (MC-39/WP/32) | |||
The
39th SEAMEO Council Conference took note on the Progress Report
of the Southeast Asian Languages Project (SEALPO). |
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| 44. | SEAMEO
RECSAM’s Eighth Five-Year Plan (FY2005 - FY2010) (MC-39/WP/33) |
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The
Chairperson called for reactions and observations on the working
papers presented for the Council’s approval. |
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The
39th SEAMEO Council Conference approved the 8th Five-Year Plan of
SEAMEO RECSAM for implementation. |
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| 45. | SEAMEO SEARCA’s Eighth Five-Year Plan (FY2004/2005 – FY2008/2009) (MC-39/WP/34) | |||
The
39th SEAMEO Council Conference approved SEAMEO SEARCA’s Eighth
Five-Year Plan: 1 July 2004 to 30 June 2009 for implementation. |
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| 46. | SEAMEO VOCTECH International Computer Driving License (ICDL) Authorized Test Centre (MC-39/WP/35) | |||
The
39th SEAMEO Council Conference took note of the establishment of
SEAMEO VOCTECH ICDL Authorised Test Centre. |
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| 47. | Transforming Schools Into Learning Centres (TSLC) (MC-39/WP/36) | |||
The
39th SEAMEO Council Conference approved the proposal on Transforming
Schools Into Learning Centres (TSLC) project for implementation
as a component of the existing SEAMEO Regional QEE Initiative. |
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| 48. | Strengthening
ICT in Schools and Schoolnet Project in ASEAN Setting (MC-39/WP/37) |
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The
39th SEAMEO Council Conference took note of the collaborative Project
Strengthening ICT in Schools and SchoolNet Project in ASEAN Setting
and expressed support for its implementation. |
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| 49. | Ministerial
Forum on Increasing Access to and the Quality of Education Through Child-Friendly Learning Environments (CFLE) (MC-39/WP/38) |
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The
Director of the UNESCO Asia and Pacific Regional Bureau for Education
presented the working paper. |
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The
39th SEAMEO Council Conference approved the conduct of the Ministerial
Forum on Increasing Access to and the Quality of Education through
Child-Friendly Learning Environments, one day before the SEAMEO-UNESCO
Education Congress. |
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| 50. | Regional
Consultation Meeting on Value-Based Water Education (MC-39/WP/39) |
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The
39th SEAMEO Council Conference approved the revised draft of the
SEAMEO Declaration on Value-based Water Education. |
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| 51. | SEAMEO-QEE Teachers Camp (MC-39/WP/40) | |||
The
39th SEAMEO Council Conference approved the conduct of the proposed
SEAMEO-QEE Teachers’ Camp and agreed to support the conduct
of the event. |
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| 52. | SEAMEO
VOCTECH’s Third Five-Year Development Plan (FY 2004/2005 to FY2008/2009) (MC-39/WP/41) |
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The
39th SEAMEO Council Conference approved the proposed 3rd Five-Year
Development Plan of SEAMEO VOCTECH. |
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| 53. | 40th SEAMEO Council Conference | |||
The
Head of Delegation, Vietnam informed the Council that Vietnam would
be pleased to host the 40th SEAMEO Council Conference in the country,
with the venue and other details of the Conference to be announced
in due course. |
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| 54. | Signing of Agreements | |||
| i) | SEAMEO Ministers Declaration on Value-Based Water Education | |||
The
SEAMEO Ministers Declaration on Value-Based Water Education was
signed during the 39th SEAMEO Council Conference. Value-based Water
Education highlights an innovative approach that seeks to impart
information on water, sanitation, hygiene and also inspires and
motivates learners for behaviour change with a view to promote wise
and sustainable use of water and sanitation. The declaration was
endorsed and signed by all the ten Ministers of Education. The Declaration
establishes a seed fund through ADB and UN-HABITAT to support SEAMEO’s
strategic implementation of the project in the region. |
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| ii) | Formal Establishment of the SEAMEO Regional Training Centre | |||
The
Memorandum of Agreement on the formal Establishment of the SEAMEO
Regional Training Centre in Vietnam and its Enabling Instrument
were also signed during the 39th SEAMEO Council Conference. The
Memorandum of Agreement was signed between His Excellency Prof Dr
Nguyen Minh Hien, Minister of Education and Training of Vietnam
and Dr Arief S Sadiman in behalf of SEAMEO. |
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The
Enabling Instrument for the SEAMEO Regional Training Centre was
also formally adopted by SEAMEO, signed by His Excellency the Minister
of Education, Brunei Darussalam as President of the SEAMEO Council. |
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| iii) | Agreement for Philippine Support for SEAMEO SEARCA | |||
Having
approved earlier the Seventh SEAMEO SEARCA Five-Year Development
Plan for implementation during the 39th SEAMEO Council Conference,
the Memorandum of Agreement between the Government of the Philippines
and SEAMEO was signed during the Conference. The Agreement ascertains
support by the Philippine Government as host to the SEAMEO Regional
Centre for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEAMEO SEARCA)
from 2004 to 2009. The Memorandum of Agreement was signed between
His Excellency Dr Edilberto C De Jesus, Philippine Secretary of
Education and Dr Arief S Sadiman in behalf of SEAMEO, and witnessed
by the President and Vice President of the SEAMEO Council. |
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| D. | POLICY FORUM | |||
The
Policy Forum was conducted at Indera Kayangan Ballroom on 3 March
2004 from 1330 to1530 hours. The theme was “Thoughtfulness
and Technology in Education.” Prof Dr Sim Wong Kooi was invited
to present the lead Policy Forum paper and led the discussion among
the delegates and other participants. A copy of the report on the
policy forum is on Appendix X. |
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| E. | BILATERAL MEETINGS | |||
Bilateral
Meetings were conducted at Meeting Rooms I & II and Tungku Lounge
on 3 March 2004 from 1600 to 1700 hrs. All SEAMEO Member Countries
participated in the meetings. |
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| F. | CONFIRMATION OF IN-CAMERA AGREEMENTS | |||
The
39th SEAMEO Council Conference In-Camera Session adopted the record
of the In-Camera Agreements as prepared by the SEAMEO Secretariat. |
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| G. | REVIEW AND ADOPTION OF THE PLENARY SESSIONS DRAFT REPORT | |||
The
39th SEAMEO Council Conference adopted the Draft Report of the Plenary
Sessions. |
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| H. | CLOSING FORMALITIES | |||
| 1. | Invited Closing Statement by His Excellency Mr Armindo Maia, Minister of Education, Culture, Youth and Sports of Timor-Leste | |||
In
his Closing Statement, His Excellency the Minister of Education,
Culture, Youth and Sports of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste
expressed his thanks and appreciation to His Excellency Pehin Dato
Haji Abdul Aziz Umar, Minister of Education of Brunei Darussalam
for the kind invitation to participate in the 39th SEAMEO Council
Conference. The Minister of Education, Culture, Youth and Sports,
Timor-Leste outlined the challenges being faced by his country in
the field of education. The significance of Timor-Leste’s
future participation in a regional organization dedicated to education
and the development of human resources such as SEAMEO was also emphasized.
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| 2. | Closing Remarks by the Chairperson of the 39th SEAMEO Council Conference | |||
His
Excellency, the Minister of Education, Brunei Darussalam and President
of the SEAMEO Council, expressed, in his Closing Remarks, appreciation
and thanks for the cooperation of all members of the SEAMEO Council
and other participants. |
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His
Excellency, as Chairperson of the 39th SEAMEO Council Conference,
formally set on record his sincere thanks to the Member Countries,
the Associate Member Countries, Affiliate Member, Donor Countries
and Organizations for their continued support to SEAMEO and all
its units. He further expressed hope that that the working collaboration
and partnerships between SEAMEO and other institutions and organizations
will be maintained and enhanced for mutual benefit. |
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His
Excellency also reaffirmed his expectation that over the next year,
the SEAMEO Secretariat, Centres and Network will focus their attention
to the relevant resolutions adopted in the 39th SEAMEO Council Conference,
particularly those that need follow-up actions. Recognizing that
some matters pose greater challenges to the Organization than ever
before, His Excellency wished everyone a successful year ahead. |
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His
Excellency concluded his remarks by stating his hope for all delegates
and participants to have a fruitful stay in Brunei Darussalam and
a safe journey home. |
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| A copy of the Chairperson’s Closing Remarks is attached as Appendix XI. | ||||
