Malaysia - Sex education in schools soon

Sex education in schools soon:

"It is up to the Education Ministry when it will be introduced, but we hope it will be next year,' she said.

Speaking at a Press conference after opening the third Asia Pacific Conference on Reproductive and Sexual Health at the Sunway Pyramid Convention Centre today the proposed syllabus was being finalised."

Pakistan - Govt Allocates 4 % OF GDP for education

Govt Allocates 4 % OF GDP for education - PakTribune:

Dr Nasim Ashraf said that literacy is a big factor for gender empowerment as it focuses more on female literacy.

Mr Iqbal-ur-Rehman Chief, NCHD literacy programme said that NCHD post literacy module has already been developed , reviewed and field tested through a twice a week classes held for neo literacy which includes Quranic themes, life skills, house hold tips, information knowledge, social harmony, health and population issues.

Thailand - Schools flip-flop stirs confusion

Schools flip-flop stirs confusion:

Decentralisation laws incorporate educational services, and sooner or later the transfer of schools to local administrative bodies will have to take place.

How to do it? Clear-cut goals, well thought-out policies, effective measures and realistic timeframes will be needed."

Bulgaria - Bulgaria supports the introduction of a new integrated lifelong learning program

Bulgaria supports the introduction of a new integrated lifelong learning program

"Bulgaria supports the introduction of a new integrated lifelong learning program, which is targeted towards secondary, university and professional education and training of the elderly.
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The total budget of this program will be EUR 13,62 billion and it includes funding for all EU member countries. The goal of the program is to stimulate lifelong learning. One of its main priorities is that it gives an opportunity for training of schools' administration. The professional education plans internships and practices in various companies."

UAE - English language education experts visit Sharjah for the fourth annual ELTS Conference

English language education experts visit Sharjah for the fourth annual ELTS Conference | Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT):

"From November 23rd to 24th, under the patronage and in the presence of His Excellency Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahayan, Minister of Education and Chancellor of the Higher Colleges of Technology, the Sharjah Higher Colleges of Technology will host the fourth annual English Language Teaching in Schools (ELTS) Conference."

UAE - English language education experts visit Sharjah for the fourth annual ELTS Conference

English language education experts visit Sharjah for the fourth annual ELTS Conference | Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT):

"From November 23rd to 24th, under the patronage and in the presence of His Excellency Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahayan, Minister of Education and Chancellor of the Higher Colleges of Technology, the Sharjah Higher Colleges of Technology will host the fourth annual English Language Teaching in Schools (ELTS) Conference."