Study Visit Team from Lao PDR to Malaysia and Thailand concerning the Quality Assurance in Education Sector during October 4-9, 2010

A study visit of high level officials from Ministry of Planning and Investment of Lao PDR, led by Mr. Wannachith and his two colleagues, together with JICA Laos staffs were sent to Malaysia and Thailand during 4 – 9 October 2010. The purpose of the visit was to gain more information of Strengthening Quality Assurance Management in Education and Challenges as requested by Lao PDR to Thailand and Malaysia in J-SEAM Annual Meeting 2010 in Manila. The mission has had a series of discussions with related agencies, conducted by Ministry of Education.

The team visited to a primary and secondary schools in Kuala Lumpur and Bangkok, where they observed the Quality Assurance system and met with government officials, giving the opportunity of hearing about their concerns and problems in the field. The discussion with related government officials provided the enough necessary information to the team visit for drafting the training work shop proposal, identification of the potential resources and line ministry that should be involved as the beneficiary institution of the proposal.

This Study visit has yielded satisfactory results, it was agreed that the Lao PDR would draft a proposal for the further cooperation through JICA Malaysia Office and Thailand Office after the Study visit completion.