Introductory presentation on practical linkages between EFA and Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) in the area of skills and quality education. Delivered to EFA Coordinators (policy officials) from 10 countries at the ’South-East Asia EFA Mid-Term Policy Review Conference’ held in Jomtien, Thailand on 18-21 February 2008

1. Education for Sustainable Development: Complementing Initiatives for EFA UNESCO Bangkok, Asia and Pacific Regional Bureau for Education South-East Asia EFA Mid-Term Policy Review Conference and Launch of the 2008 Global Monitoring Report 18-21 February 2008, Jomtien, Thailand

2. Developing good relationships with others Developing self competence and confidence Developing spiritual, moral, social & cultural values Developing an aesthetic appreciation for the environment National identity Physical health Vocational skills Learning society Universal Education Goals

3. Providing access and quality education for all Empowering people through education to create a sustainable future UNIVERSAL EDUCATION GOALS EFA ESD

6. QUALITY LIFE SKILLS EFA ESD ECCE LITERACY GENDER UPE / UBE

7. EFA Global Monitoring Report 2008 Quality monitors three dimensions: Assessment of learning performance, enabling conditions for teaching and learning, and quantity and quality of the workforce. But assessments rarely examine values, attitudes and other non-cognitive skills.

11. EFA EFA National Coordinator National EFA Forum EFA National Action Plan ESD National ESD Focal Point National DESD Committees / Working Groups National DESD Goals & Priorities Complementary Structures

14. UNESCO Bangkok, Asia and Pacific Regional Bureau for Education www.unescobkk.org/education/esd [email_address]