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Asia Education Experts to Address Global Summit
MANAMA, Bahrain, July 21 /PRNewswire-AsiaNet/ --
- Leading Educators to Take Stage at Education Project, Bahrain
Four experts from leading Asian academic institutions are among an elite list set to address a global
summit in Bahrain this October, it was announced today.
Jeff Utecht, Learning Coordinator at the International School, Bangkok; Kelly Yang, Founder of the Kelly
Yang Project in Hong Kong; Dr Janchai Yingprayoon, Past President at the International Council of
Associations for Science Education, Thailand; and David Hogan of the Centre for Research in Pedagogy
and Practice, National Institute of Education in Singapore, will speak at the Education Project 2010. They
join representatives from Harvard University, the European Commission, 10 Downing Street and Microsoft
at the event, which runs from 8-10 October.
It is the second occasion of the annual event, initiated by His Royal Highness Prince Salman Bin Hamad
Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince of Bahrain and Chairman of the Kingdom's Economic Development Board
(EDB).
Shaikh Mohammed bin Essa Al Khalifa, Chief Executive of the EDB which is organising the event, said:
"Education is the single most important factor in bringing stability, productivity and prosperity to all societies.
Our goal in Bahrain in establishing the Education Project was to bring together an international community
of educators. To have leading experts from Asia - to offer their expertise in identifying practical
solutions to address the gap in the global education system - will help to ensure a platform from which to
further inspire positive change."
Despite increased government spending, education outcomes worldwide have declined over time. The
Education Project was established to share best practice and create a practical approach that educators
can follow to make a difference. Hundreds of professionals from 36 countries joined together last year. In
October, figures from academia, business and politics will again take the stage; Utecht, Yang, Dr
Yingprayoon and Hogan will offer valuable insight.
The Education Project is free to attend for educational professionals from all sectors as well as from
public and private sector institutions with an interest in developing new models and standards in education.
Entry is by invitation only; for more information and to register online visit:
Notes to editors
Other speakers confirmed for the Education project 2010 include:
- Charles Leadbeater, advisor to the government of Shanghai,
European Commission and 10 Downing St, UK
- Cindy Johanson, executive director, George Lucas Educational
Foundation, USA
- Edward B Fiske, former education editor, New York Times, USA
- HE Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Higher
Education and Scientific Research, United Arab Emirates
- Helen Ladd, Professor of Public Policy, Duke Sanford School of
Public Policy, USA
- Kaya Henderson, Deputy Chancellor, District of Columbia Public
Schools, USA
- David Hogan, Centre for Research in Pedagogy and
Practice, National Institute of Education, Singapore
- Mike Feinberg, Co-Founder, KIPP
- Mona Mourshed, Partner Middle East, McKinsey & Company, United
Arab Emirates
- Patrick Griffin, Executive Director, Assessment and Teaching of
21st Century Skills, AT21C & University of Melbourne, Australia
- Ralph Tabberer, Chief School Officer, GEMS, United Arab Emirates
- Steven Joel Trachtenberg, former President of George Washington
University and author of Big Man on Campus, USA
- Tom Payzant, Professor of Practice, Harvard Graduate School of
Education, USA
- Tony Wagner, Co-director of the Change Leadership Group, Harvard
Graduate School of Education
About The Bahrain Economic Development Board (EDB)
The Bahrain Economic Development Board (EDB) is a dynamic public agency with an overall
responsibility for formulating and overseeing the economic development strategy of Bahrain, and for
creating the right climate to attract direct investment into the Kingdom.
The role of the Bahrain EDB is to provide leadership by uniting all of the Kingdom's shareholders through
a unified vision, and to develop key strategies for growth. The Bahrain EDB also acts as a facilitator, helping
all of Bahrain's stakeholders to understand and adopt the changes necessary for progress. In addition, the
Bahrain EDB provides sound project management to ensure that all agreed reform initiatives are
implemented in an effective and timely manner.
The Bahrain EDB is also responsible for attracting inward investment into Bahrain, and is focusing on six
target economic sectors in which the Kingdom offers significant strengths. These are financial services,
downstream industries, tourism, business services, logistics, and education and training.
About The Experience
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Further information
Jenan Al Maskati, Bahrain Economic Development Board
Tel: +973-17-589-930
Email: internationalmedia@bahrainedb.com
Katie Bergius, Bell Pottinger
Tel: +44(0)207-861-3105 / +44(0)7979-701-689
Email: kbergius@goodrelations.co.uk
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SOURCE: The Bahrain Economic Development Board (EDB)
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