Denpasar (Antara Bali) - Chief of the Asia Europe Meeting (ASEM) Forum on Lifelong Learning Clause Holm has stated that the Indonesian government has a strong commitment to improving the education sector.
A strong commitment was important to build lifelong learning in the face of numerous challenges, including understanding the relevant differences between skills promoted by the education system and the demands of the labor market, he said here on Tuesday. A long-term commitment was needed to reduce and eliminate this gap to have access to education, he said.
"The forum was organized through a parallel seminar and panel discussion. This forum is dedicated to facilitate researchers all over Asia and Europe to convene sessions and share research results, best practices, and experiences in lifelong learning discourses," he noted.
Hopefully, the forum will encourage better cooperation between Indonesia and Denmark, particularly in the field of culture and education, he added.
Secretary-General of the Education and Culture Ministry Prof Ainun Naim, meanwhile, said ASEM was a foundation for informal dialogs and involved 22 Asian countries and 31 European countries. "The meeting focused on the aspects of education, cooperation, and partnership, known as ASEM Education Process," he pointed out.
ASEM Education Process covers quality assurance and recognition, engaging businesses and industries in education, balancing mobility and lifelong learning courses, including Technical and Vocational Education and Training. (WDY)
