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1. Rectors’ Committee
in
Higher Education Reform
Dr Zaw Wai Soe
Chair, Rectors’ Committee
National Education Policy Commission
Myanmar

2. University Autonomy
Parliament passed the National Education Law (2014) and
National Education Law Amendment (2015) outlining major
reforms to strengthen the quality, effectiveness and efficiency
of the national education system, including:
• Establishment of a standard-based education quality
assurance system
• Expansion of basic education to 13 years (KG+12)
• University autonomy
• Greater decentralisation

3. National Education Strategic Plan
2016-2021
Transformational Shift in Higher Education:
‘Students have equitable access to a world-class higher
education system, leading to better opportunities for
employment and significant contributions to a knowledge-
based economy’.
• There are 3 strategies under HE:
1. Strengthen HE governance and management capacity
2. Improve the quality and relevance of HE
3. Expand equitable access to HE

4. The Rectors’ Committee
Established in April 2018 under the National Education Policy
Commission (NEPC).
9 Working Sub-Committees have been established to address
key areas:
1 Policies, Planning and Legal
Affairs Committee
6 International Relations and
Collaboration
2 Personnel and Administrative
Affairs Committee
7 Human Resource
Development
3 Financial 8 Sports
4 Research and Development 9 Information and
Communication Technology
5 Students’ affairs

5. Capacity Development
In Administration:
• English language proficiency
• ICT
• 21st century skills
In Teaching and Research:
• Dynamic curriculum and teaching methods
• Research writing and development
• English language proficiency