12-14 December: The 11th UNESCO-APEID International Conference
The Asia-Pacific Programme of Educational Innovation for Development (APEID), UNESCO Regional Bureau for Education in Bangkok, is presenting the 11th APEID International Conference from 12 to 14 December 2007.
The theme for the 11th edition of the conference is 'Reinventing Higher Education: Toward Participatory and Sustainable Development.' This conference will provide a unique forum for participants to explore the role and involvement of universities and higher education institutions within the framework of participatory development.
The objectives of the conference are to:
- Enhance understanding of the concepts and principles of participatory and sustainable development;
- Explore the role of higher education institutions in engaging with
communities, NGOs and the private sector; - Encourage the formulation of collaborative participatory and sustainable development programmes and activities;
- Facilitate the development of a network of policy makers, educators and learners who will contribute to collaborative learning for participatory development and social change.
The central mission of UNESCO's APEID programme is to contribute to sustainable human development through the promotion of innovation in education. The conference will bring together representatives from governments, educational institutions, non-governmental organizations, the private sector and local communities to explore
the linkages between higher education, participatory development and sustainable development. The language of the conference will be English.
In order to facilitate conference planning, please respond by email to:
apeidconf@unescobkk.org, indicating attendance. Those who have already indicated an interest in the conference, please register online.
Information about the conference will be regularly updated on the conference website at:
http://www.unescobkk.org/education/apeid/conference
Details about conference fees and hotel costs are in the Conference brochure. The PDF version can be downloaded from the APEID website: http://www.unescobkk.org/fileadmin/user_upload/apeid/Conference/11thConference/docs/Conference_Brochure_2007.pdf
Proposals for papers to be presented during the conference are welcome. Please note important dates as follows:
- Call for Papers on Conference sub-themes: Abstracts now due by 31
August 2007 - Early Bird registration fee payment: Extended to 30 September 2007
- Call for Exhibitors: Contact us to showcase your examples and
models of 'Participatory and Sustainable Development in Action'
For further information, please contact: apeidconf@unescobkk.org if you have any questions.