EducationforAllAccesstoandQualityofEducationinMyanmar.pdfVIP

1 The Government of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar Ministry of Education Education for All: Access to and Quality of Education in Myanmar (Conference on Development Policy Options with Special Reference to Education and Health in Myanmar) (13-16 February, 2012, Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar) Introduction 1. Since the earliest days, education has been highly regarded in Myanmar. The strong tradition of monastic education has contributed significantly to a high literacy level since the time of the Myanmar kings. Nowadays, education places more emphasis, however, on the formal system with its schools and institutions at primary, secondary and tertiary levels. The Ministry of Education (MOE) and 12 other ministries provide varied and diverse courses for learning in higher education sector, but the MOE is also responsible for the basic education schools for all children. 2. Our Vision: To create an education system that will generate a learning society capable of facing the challenges of the Knowledge Age 3. Our Motto: Building a modern developed nation through education Policy Framework and Education Development Plan 4. The Guidance of the Head of State (10 Points Education Policy): In March 2011, at the first regular session of Pyidaungsu Hluttaw (parliament) on the 18th day, the Head of State, President U Thein Sein gave guidance to give special focus on the implementation of the following tasks for the upgrading of national education: 2 (a) To implement free, compulsory primary education system; (b) To increase the enrolment rate in basic education sector;