UNION Minister for Education Dr Chaw Chaw Sein received Mr Yasumasa Kimura, Resident Representative of the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) in Myanmar, at the Ministry of Education in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday.
The two sides held open and cordial discussions on cooperation in further developing the basic education sector and implementing future priority programmes. They also discussed support for early childhood care and development training, English language teaching programmes, and school management training aimed at enhancing the capacities of teachers and headteachers.
The discussions further covered comparative studies of education systems in regional countries through the Southeast Asia Primary Learning Metrics (SEA-PLM) programme, continued collaboration on research relating to literacy rates and gender disparities, educational opportunities and qualification recognition for out-of-school children, and measures to ensure that schools provide safe and secure environments for children.
Deputy Minister U Nay Myo Hlaing, directors-general and other officials also attended the meeting. — MNA/MKKS
