Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization
Leading through Learning
The Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization (SEAMEO) is a regional intergovernmental organization established in 1965 among governments of Southeast Asian countries to promote regional cooperation in education, science and culture in the region.
Its 11 Member Countries include Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Lao PDR, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Timor Leste and Vietnam. It embodies 7 Associate Member Countries: Australia, Canada, France, Germany, the Netherlands, New Zealand and Spain; and three Affiliate Members, namely the International Council for Open and Distance Education (ICDE), the University of Tsukuba, Japan and the British Council, England.
The Organization's highest policy-making body is the SEAMEO Council, which comprises the 11 Southeast Asian education ministers. The SEAMEO Secretariat is the executive arm of the Council.
Over the past four decades, SEAMEO has developed 20 specialist institutions throughout Southeast Asia which provide regional leadership in human resource development and diverse expertise that they offer in education, health, environment, and agriculture and natural resources.
VISION
The leading organization for enhancing regional understanding and cooperation in education, science and culture for a better quality of life in Southeast Asia
MISSION
To enhance regional understanding, cooperation and unity of purpose among Member Countries for a better quality of life through the establishment of networks and partnerships, the provision of fora among policy makers and experts, and the promotion of sustainable human resource development.
CORE VALUES OF SEAMEO
Attitude:
1. Respect for Cultural Diversity
2. Belief in People
3. Commitment
Character:
4. Integrity
5. Professionalism
6. Collaborativeness
Behavior:
7. Strive for Excellence
8. Proactiveness
9. Service-orientedness