Information Document: Fifth Session of the Tokyo Convention Committee, Third APNNIC Plenary, and Eighteenth Session of the 1983 Regional Convention Committee
This information document provides an overview of the Fifth Session of the Tokyo Convention Committee held in conjunction with the Third Asia-Pacific Network of National Information Centres (APNNIC) Plenary and the Eighteenth Session of the 1983 Regional Convention Committee. The sessions took place from 22–24 November 2023 in Bangkok, Thailand, and focused on strengthening cooperation and recognition of qualifications in higher education across the Asia-Pacific region.
Building Bridges in Higher Education: National Qualifications Frameworks and Credential Evaluation in Asia-Pacific
The webinar will highlight Japan’s experience in advancing qualifications recognition under UNESCO’s Tokyo and Global Conventions on higher education. Date and time: 17 October 2025 – 12:00 to 13:10 (Bangkok, GMT+7) / 14:00 to 15:10 (Japan, UTC+9)Format: Online via Zoom (prior registration required)Prior registration is required:https://unesco-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_I8woGgu7RmOjOTXZlYKZYATarget audience: Policymakers and higher education stakeholders based in Asia […]
How can micro-credentials support flexible lifelong learning in Asia-Pacific?
Capacity-building webinar exploring how micro-credentials can support flexible lifelong learning and qualification recognition in Asia-Pacific. Hosted by UNESCO Bangkok and APNNIC, with New Zealand’s experience in integrating micro-credentials into its National Qualifications Framework.
The Republic of Korea ratifies the 2019 Global Convention on the Recognition of Qualifications concerning Higher Education
The Republic of Korea has ratified the Global Convention on the Recognition of Qualifications concerning Higher Education, which will officially enter into force for the country on 14 July 2025.