CORE COMPETENCIES
SEAMEO prides itself in its technical and scientific expertise in various fields of specialization, its strength in governance and management, partnership, networking and collaborative skills. It sets the pace in research, creativity and innovative programmes in education, science and culture in the region.
SEAMEO strives for excellence in the following Core Competencies:
1. Technical and scientific expertise in areas of specialization
2. Governance and management skills
3. Collaborative partnership and networking skills
4. Research, creativity and innovative skills
THE SEAMEO CENTRES
The SEAMEO has 20 specialist institutions that undertake training and research programmes in various fields of education, science, and culture. Each Regional Centre has a Governing Board composed of senior education officials from each SEAMEO Member Country. The Governing Board reviews the Regional Centres’ operations and budget and sets their policies and programmes.
1. SEAMEO BIOTROP
SEAMEO Regional Centre for Tropical Biology
Hosted by the Government of Indonesia, the main activities of the SEAMEO BIOTROP focus on Forest, Pest and Aquatic Biology. It assists SEAMEO Member Countries in developing the expertise to identify, prioritize, analyze and recommend solutions or alternative approaches to critical biological problems in the region, especially those related to sustainable development of tropical ecosystems.
2. SEAMEO CELLL
SEAMEO Regional Centre for Lifelong Learning
Hosted by the Government of Vietnam, SEAMEO CELLL , established in 2011 promotes research and training on lifelong learning, and provides SEAMEO Member Countries with regional forum for educational policy development on lifelong learning.
3. SEAMEO CHAT
SEAMEO Regional Centre for History and Tradition
Hosted by the Government of Myanmar, SEAMEO CHAT, inaugurated in December 2000, promotes cooperation in the study of history and tradition among SEAMEO Member Countries through research, human resource development, education and networking.
4. SEAMEO INNOTECH
SEAMEO Regional Centre for Educational Innovation and Technology
Hosted by the Government of the Philippines, SEAMEO INNOTECH initiates and disseminates innovative and technology-oriented educational programmes that help SEAMEO Member Countries identify and solve common or unique educational problems and address anticipated needs.
5. SEAMEO QITEP in Language
SEAMEO Regional Centre for Quality Improvement of Teachers and Education Personnel (QITEP) in Language
Hosted by the Government of Indonesia, SEAMEO QITEP in Language offers courses and training programmes for educators and teachers development. Located in Jakarta, the Regional Centre promotes programmes and activities in improving the quality of teachers and education personnel in language.
6. SEAMEO QITEP in Mathematics
SEAMEO Regional Centre for Quality Improvement of Teachers and Education Personnel (QITEP) in Mathematics
Hosted by the Government of Indonesia, SEAMEO QITEP in Mathematics offers courses and training programmes for educators and teachers development. Located in Yogyakarta, the Regional Centre promotes programmes and activities in improving the quality of teachers and education personnel in Mathematics.