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The expert workshop for developing quality indicators was held in Bangalore, India,
August 2002;
The 7th session of the regional committee for the regional convention on mutual
recognition of qualifications was organized, 18-19 March 2003, Perth, Australia;
Updating the handbook on higher education degree systems and development of
UNESCO
Bangkok website facilitates exchange of information among Member States and their
higher education institutions.
5.1.3.3.3 Teacher Education
It is developing capacity to improve the quality of education by enhancing the competencies of
teachers and the capacity of teacher education institutions, particularly to encourage the
incorporation of education for sustainable development, values education, and information and
communication technologies in teaching training.
5.1.3.3.4 Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET)
This is addressing emerging agendas in the Asia-Pacific region, especially in relation to three
themes: TVET to address poverty reduction and enhance access for marginalized groups;
vocationalization of secondary education and TVET at secondary and post-secondary levels; and
regional qualification frameworks on TVET.
5.1.3.3.5 Information and Communication Technologies in Education (ICT)
Harnessing the potential of ICT for achieving quality education for all by promoting policy-
making, standard setting, teacher training, the effective use of ICT in the teaching and learning
processes and knowledge sharing concerning the integration of ICT in education in the region.
More specifically, the activities have four components: regional co-ordination in using ICT for
literacy and for quality education for all; the strengthening of regional knowledge sharing;
capacity development for educators in the region; and the technical assistance to Member States
in developing and implementing appropriate national ICT in education policies. UNESCO has
initiated all it major programs and projects for the development of education in south Asia also;
Millennium development goals, Education for All, universal primary education, distant
education, UNITWIN and UNESCO Chairs etc.