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 the Kingdom of Laos, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and the then Republic of 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

References
  1. "SEAMEO". Southeast Asia Ministers of Education Organization. Retrieved 10 January 2014.
  2. "House of Representatives Committees". Parliament of Australia. Retrieved 10 January 2014.
  3. 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
  4. "Germany offers financing backing for SEAMEO 'Fit for School' project - The Nation".
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