Brief History

The SEAMEO Regional Center for Educational Innovation and Technology

(SEAMEO INNOTECH) is one of three SEAMEO regional centers hosted by the
Government of the Philippines (GOP).
SEAMEO INNOTECH was established in January 1970 following the SEAMEO
Councils approval of its five-year plan and interim plan of operations. Its
headquarters was first set up at the SEAMEO Secretariat headquarters in
Thailand. It was then moved to Singapore and later on to Vietnam until it was
moved back to Thailand in 1975.
On July 1, 1976 a memorandum of agreement was signed between the GOP
and SEAMEO for the temporary hosting of SEAMEO INNOTECH in the
Philippines. On July 1, 1981, the GOP accepted the formal request of the
SEAMEO Council for the Philippines to permanently host SEAMEO INNOTECH.
The Center is now located within the campus of the University of the
Philippines in Diliman, Quezon City.

Vision and Mission

SEAMEO INNOTECH is principally dedicated to identifying common and
unique education problems and needs of Southeast Asian countries and
developing innovative and technology-based solutions to address these
problems. The Center aids in educational development within and outside
the region through training and human resource development, research and
evaluation, information and communications technology and other special

programs addressing specific areas of concern in the Southeast Asian

educational scenario.
Vision

We are the preferred education solutions

provider in Southeast Asia and beyond.
Mission

We facilitate teaching and learning through

innovative and technology-based research and
training solutions in order to fully develop the
potentials of the peoples of Southeast Asia.
Our Core Values
A Commitment to Excellence through:

social responsibility

innovation and creativity

team-work

integrity, professionalism and expertise.

Thematic Focus Areas

thought leadership

equitable access to quality education

educational management and instructional leadership

education for sustainable development

Mission Areas / Programmatic Response

research, development and innovations

capacity building

knowledge management

technology transfer

Strategic Goals
and Objectives
Guided by its vision, the SEAMEO INNOTECH strategic goals and objectives
build on the Center's identified areas of strength and distinctive advantage,
as well as focus areas for future development. These include:
Educational Solutions - generate and continually develop innovative
solutions addressing problems of education access and improving quality of
teaching, learning and governance
1. expand and transfer successful programs and projects
2. adequately resource research, development and innovation initiatives
3. create, pilot and expand new learning models and initiatives
4. enhance Center's institutional niche as a developer and producer of
alternative learning systems
Quality Assurance and Client Satisfaction Focus - continuously improve
and implement quality assurance systems and client feedback for quality
solutions and services in accordance with international standards
1. maintain ISO 9001:2008 certification
2. explore other forms of international certification and accreditation
3. institutionalize Center review mechanisms to maintain high levels of client
satisfaction
4. secure international citations/awards, recognition
Innovation, Research and Development - strengthen the Center's
position as a thought leader in the field of education in the Southeast Asian
region and beyond
1. strengthen the culture of innovation within the Center
2. influence educational policy and decision making
3. strengthen dissemination of new knowledge products

4. provide a thought forum for knowledge exchange

People Development - strengthen the corps of creative, motivated and
competence Center staf
1. improve recruitment, selection and retention process
2. strengthen performance and rewards systems
3. build capabilities and organizational learning
4. operationalize an efective HR management system, support and
monitoring
Systems, Services and Special Development Initiatives - provide and
maintain an enabling environment for learning and innovative solutions
development
1. continuously improve efficiency of systems and processes
2. strengthen information systems and infrastructure to support solutions
development
3. strengthen internal communications
4. enhance Center infrastructure, facilities to support Center operations
Market Expansion and Customer Focus - expand the Center's presence,
partnerships and reach in the region and beyond
1. formulate and implement a strategic business development plan
2. strengthen the Center's business development operations
3. expand and deepen institutional networks/partnerships
4. develop new market segments in SEA beyond
Enhanced corporate Image, Branding and Differentiation - enhance
and maintain the Center's institutional visibility, standing and prestige as a
leading provider of educational solutions in Southeast Asia and beyond
1. formulate and implement a strategic communications plan
2. strengthen the "think and act Southeast Asia" culture and practice

3. enhance the Center brand and public image

4. increase center leadership and participation in international education
learning networks
Financial Viability - maintain a solid and sustainable resource base to
support Center operations and development initiatives
1. increase revenues to sustain center operations and development
initiatives
2. maximize earnings on investments and other resources
3. enhance the Center's operational and budget planning systems
4. strengthen the Center's cost management and financial systems

Finance and Administration

The Government of the Republic of the Philippines is committed to provide
the capital and operating funds of SEAMEO INNOTECH. Special funds called
the SEAMEO Educational Development Fund (SEDF) are utilized to support
scholarships for the center's training programs, government board meetings,
seminars and conferences and other related activities. Such funds are
generated and provided by the SEAMEO Secretariat from contributions of
member and associate member countries and various donors.
Donors and program partners provide other funds for research and
development, for special training courses and for other extension activities.
Unallocated funds refer to special training courses received from donors,
interest earnings, and earnings from approved income-generating activities.
SEAMEO INNOTECH ensures its financial viability through fiscal restraint,
judicious use of resources, wise spending, and appropriate income
generating ventures.

Governing Board
The governing board of SEAMEO INNOTECH consists of representatives of the
ten member states of the Organization. The governing board sets the policies
and directions of the regional center. The members are senior officials in
their respective ministries/departments of education or are distinguished
educators of national and international prominence who are appointed by the
SEAMEO Council president upon nomination by their respective
ministers/secretaries of education. The SEAMEO INNOTECH Director and the
SEAMEO Secretariat Director serve as ex-officio members of the governing
board.

BRUNEI Ms

Hajah Noor Ehsan binti Haji Noor KasehAssistant Director

Department of Schools
Ong Sum Ping Condominium
Bandar Seri Begawan Brunei Darussalam

CAMBODIA H

E Dr Nath BunroeunSecretary of State

Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport

80 Boulevard Preah Norodom
Phnom Penh, Kingdom of Cambodia

INDONESIA Mr

Ir Dadang Sudiyarto, M.A.Secretary

Agency for Research and Development, Ministry of Education and Culture

Jalan Jenderal Sudirman-Senayan, Building E, 2nd Floor
Jakarta, Indonesia

L AO PEOPLE'S DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC Mr

Souksavanh PhonethevaDeputy

Director General
Research Institute for Educational Sciences, Ministry of Education and
Sports
P O Box 67 Mahosod Road, Xieng Ngeun Village, Chanthaboury District
Vientiane Capital City, Lao PDR

MAL AYSIA Datuk

Dr Khair Mohamad YusofDirector General

Office of the Director General of Education, Ministry of Education

Level 8, Block E8, Complex E, Federal Government Administrative Centre
62604 Putrajaya, Malaysia

UNION OF MYANMAR Dr

Nyunt PeRector

Pathein University
Pathein District, Union of Myanmar

PHILIPPINES Mr

Jesus Lorenzo R MateoAssistant Secretary

Department of Education
Rm 208, 2/F Rizal 1 Building DepEd Complex, Meralco Avenue
Pasig City 16, Metro Manila, Philippines

SINGAPORE Ms.

Tham Yoke ChunDeputy Director

Learning Partnership in Educational Technology, Ministry of Education,

Singapore
1 North Buona Vista Drive, Singapore 138675

THAIL AND Ms

Churairat SangbonnumDeputy Permanent Secretary

Ministry of Education Thailand, Rajdamnern Nok Avenue,

Dusit, Bangkok 10300, Thailand

TIMOR-LESTE Mr

Albano SalemDirector General

Secondary Education and Vocational Training c/o Ministry of Education

Villa Verde, Dili, Timor Leste

VIETNAM Assoc

Prof Dr Nguyen Tien HungDirector

The Centre for Training and Professional Development, Vietnam Institute of

Educational Sciences, Ministry of Education and Training (MOET)
101 Tran Hung ao, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi, Vietnam

Organizational
Structure
AS OF JULY 2015