[Workshop] Lancang-Mekong River Basin: Capacity Building Workshop on Education for Sustainable Rural Development
Date and Time: 9:00am-12:30pm 23 April, 2024
Venue: YingDong Academic Hall, Beijing Normal University
Organised by: Secretariat of National Commission of the People’s Republic of China for UNESCO, Beijing Normal University
Hosted by: China Institute of Education and Social Development at Beijing Normal University, UNESCO International Research and Training Centre for Rural Education
Co-organised by: The Chaipattana Foundation, Hebei Agriculture University, Yunnan Agriculture University
Conference Overview:
Education has always been considered a key force in promoting social transformation towards a more prosperous, inclusive, and sustainable future. However, globally, rural education has not received sufficient attention, and it still faces many challenges.
With a focus on “Education for Sustainable Rural Development”, this workshop endeavors to foster dialogue among key stakeholders including rural community leaders, experts in rural education and development, and practitioners from Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam, and China. Its aim is to deepen their comprehension of essential concepts, trends, and best practices while sparking innovative solutions to the multifaceted challenges in rural education and development.
Agenda:
9:00-9:30 Opening remarks
9:30-10:15 Keynote speeches
10:15-10:30 Group photo and tea break
10:30-12:00 Country report and good practice showcase: China, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam
12:00-12:20 Q&A
12:20-12:30 Wrap up
Languages:
English, Mandarin Chinese, Thai (interpretation provided)
Registration:
Contact Information:
Ms Liu: liurx@inruled.org