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Regional Convention on the Recognition of Studies, Diplomas and Degrees in Higher Education in Asia and the Pacific. Dr. Molly N.N. Lee Programme Specialist in Higher Education UNESCO Bangkok. Regional Convention: Asia-pacific. Adopted in 1983 (31 member states invited)
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Regional Convention on the Recognition of Studies, Diplomas and Degrees in Higher Education in Asia and the Pacific Dr. Molly N.N. Lee Programme Specialist in Higher Education UNESCO Bangkok
Regional Convention: Asia-pacific • Adopted in 1983 (31 member states invited) • 14 Signatories of convention • 2003: 19 state parties
7th Session of the Regional Committee • Held in Perth, Australia , 18-19 March 2003. • Paricipated 10 state parties and observers from 3 non-state parties. • Meeting followed by 1 day seminar on the Assessment of Overseas Academic Qualification • Report available at http://www.aparnet.org • http://www.unescobkk.org/education/aceid/higher-edu/academic_mobility.htm
Issues discussed • Development of HE quality indicators • Diploma Supplement • Development of an Electronic Network of Assessors – APARNET (http://www.aparnet.org) • Updating the Handbook on Degrees, Diplomas and Certificates in the Asia Pacific.
Recommendations • Work towards getting more countries to ratify and implement the convention • Endorse the concept of Diploma Supplement • Request to hold assessment seminars • Adopt use of APARNET for exchange of information • 8th Session to be held in China in collaboration with ADCSC in 2005