1. 1 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

2. 2 Regional Convention: Asia-pacific Adopted in 1983 (31 member states invited) Adopted in 1983 (31 member states invited) 14 Signatories of convention 14 Signatories of convention 2003: 19 state parties 2003: 19 state parties

3. 3 7 th Session of the Regional Committee Held in Perth, Australia, 18-19 March 2003. Held in Perth, Australia, 18-19 March 2003. Paricipated 10 state parties and observers from 3 non-state parties. Paricipated 10 state parties and observers from 3 non-state parties. Meeting followed by 1 day seminar on the Assessment of Overseas Academic Qualification Meeting followed by 1 day seminar on the Assessment of Overseas Academic Qualification Report available at http://www.aparnet.org Report available at http://www.aparnet.org http://www.aparnet.org http://www.unescobkk.org/education/acei d/higher-edu/academic_mobility.htm http://www.unescobkk.org/education/acei d/higher-edu/academic_mobility.htm http://www.unescobkk.org/education/acei d/higher-edu/academic_mobility.htm http://www.unescobkk.org/education/acei d/higher-edu/academic_mobility.htm

4. 4 Issues discussed Development of HE quality indicators Development of HE quality indicators Diploma Supplement Diploma Supplement Development of an Electronic Network of Assessors – APARNET Development of an Electronic Network of Assessors – APARNET (http://www.aparnet.org) http://www.aparnet.org Updating the Handbook on Degrees, Diplomas and Certificates in the Asia Pacific. Updating the Handbook on Degrees, Diplomas and Certificates in the Asia Pacific.

5. 5 Recommendations Work towards getting more countries to ratify and implement the convention Work towards getting more countries to ratify and implement the convention Endorse the concept of Diploma Supplement Endorse the concept of Diploma Supplement Request to hold assessment seminars Request to hold assessment seminars Adopt use of APARNET for exchange of information Adopt use of APARNET for exchange of information 8 th Session to be held in China in collaboration with ADCSC in 2005 8 th Session to be held in China in collaboration with ADCSC in 2005