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BRUNEI DARUSSALAMH E Datin Seri Setia Dr Hajah Romaizah binti Haji Md Salleh
Minister of Education
Ministry of Education -
CambodiaH E Dr Hang Chuon Naron
Minister of Education, Youth and Sport
Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport -
IndonesiaH E Mr Nadiem Anwar Makarim
Minister of Education, Culture, Research and Technology
Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology -
LAOS PEOPLE’S DEMOCRATIC REPUBLICH E Assoc Prof Dr Phout Simmalavong
Minister of Education and Sports
Ministry of Education and Sports -
MalaysiaH E Ms Fadhlina binti Sidek
Minister of Education
Ministry of Education -
MyanmarH E Dr Nyunt Phay
Union Minister for Education
Ministry of Education -
PhilippinesH E Ms Sara Zimmerman Duterte
Secretary of Education
Department of Education -
SingaporeH E Mr Chan Chun Sing
Minister for Education
Ministry of Education -
ThailandH E Ms Treenuch Thienthong
Minister of Education
Ministry of Education -
Timor-LesteH E Dr Armindo Maia
Minister of Education, Youth and Sport
Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport -
VietnamH E Assoc Prof Dr Nguyen Kim Son
Minister of Education and Training
Ministry of Education and Training
The Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization (SEAMEO) was born on November 30, 1965 to “…promote cooperation among the Southeast Asian nations through education, science and culture in order to further respect for justice, for the rule of law and for the human rights and fundamental freedoms which are the birthrights of the peoples of the world.” (Charter of Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization, 1968)
Member Countries
Last updated 03 May 2023
Associate Member Countries
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AustraliaMs Sophie Fisher
Director, Multilateral Policy International Division
Australian Government, Department of Education, Skills and Employment -
CanadaMrs Jacqueline Solís
Policy Advisor, Multilateral and Federal-Provincial/Territorial Relations, International Education Division
Global Affairs Canada -
GermanyMs Likki-Lee Pitzen
Head of Cultural and Political Affairs
Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in Thailand -
Netherlands—
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New ZealandMr Daniel Tasker
Acting Manager, International Cooperation and Engagement
Ministry of Education -
SpainMr David Ferrán
Counsellor for Education for Australia, India, New Zealand, Singapore and The Philippines
The Embassy of Spain in Australia -
United KingdomMs Nantamas Chatraporn
Trade Manager – Education, Retail, Creative, Department for International Trade
The British Embassy in Thailand -
Kingdom of MoroccoH E Mr Abderrahim Rahhaly
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary
Embassy of the Kingdom of Morocco in Thailand
Last updated 03 May 2023
Affiliate Members
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ASIA-PACIFIC CENTRE OF EDUCATION FOR INTERNATIONAL UNDERSTANDING (APCEIU)Dr Hyun Mook Lim
Director
Asia-Pacific Centre of Education for International Understanding (APCEIU) -
British Columbia Council for International Education (BCCIE)Dr Randall Martin
Executive Director
British Columbia Council for International Education -
SEAOHUN SecretariatDr Vipat Kuruchittham
Executive Director
SEAOHUN Secretariat -
The Education University of Hong KongProf John Lee Chi-Kin
UNESCO Chair in Regional Education Development and Lifelong Learning, Vice President (Academic) and Provost
The Education University of Hong Kong -
BRITISH COUNCILMr Leighton Ernsberger
Director Education South East Asia
British Council -
CHINA EDUCATION ASSOCIATION FOR INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE (CEAIE)Mr Wang Yongli
Secretary-General
China Education Association for International Exchange (CEAIE) -
INTERNATIONAL COUNCIL FOR OPEN AND DISTANCE EDUCATION (ICDE)Ms Torunn Gjelsvik
Secretary-General
International Council for Open and Distance Education (ICDE) -
UNIVERSITY OF TSUKUBADr Masami Isoda
Director, Centre for Research on International Cooperation in Educational Development (CRICED)
University of Tsukuba
Last updated 03 May 2023
SEAMEO Centers
SEAMEO has 26 specialist institutions located in Southeast Asian countries that undertake training and research programmes in various fields of education, science, and culture.
SEAMEO Council
The SEAMEO Council consists of the Ministers of Education or accredited representatives of the Member States of the Organization. They determine the policies and the main lines of work of SEAMEO.
High Officials and Affairs Officers
SEAMEO High Officials convene annually to review existing programs, expenditures, legal aspects and matters concerning SEAMEO as an intergovernmental organization’s administration and activities.
