50 Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization (SEAMEO) 1965-2015 : Building a Legacy in Education, Science, and Culture in Southeast Asia: Accomplishments of Six SEAMEO Centres in Indonesia

The Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization (SEAMEO) was established in 1965 with the aim of improving
the quality of life of everyone in Southeast Asia by enhancing regional understanding and cooperation in education, science, and culture. Over the last 50 years, it has worked to develop the human capacity of the region, and explore and nurture its inhabitants’ fullest potential. The organization’s activities have addressed critical common concerns focused on alleviating poverty and encouraging sustainable development. These have included enhancing the quality of education, and equitable access to it; promoting human health and preventative health education; developing agricultural techniques and the sustainable use of natural resources; improving the use of information and communications technology; and protecting the region’s rich heritage of cultural traditions and languages