Bangkok, Thailand — The Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization (SEAMEO) continued strengthening its Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) system as part of its commitment to enhancing results-based governance at the regional level. This commitment was reflected in the organization of The 5th SEAMEO MEL Strategy Workshop, held on 9–10 February 2026 at Mövenpick BDMS Wellness Resort, Bangkok, Thailand.
The workshop brought together Directors of SEAMEO Centres and Networks, officials from the SEAMEO Secretariat, and strategic partners to align policy directions and reinforce the implementation of an integrated MEL system. The activity served as a crucial step in preparing for the Fiscal Year 2025/2026 MEL cycle and refining the Results Framework aligned with the SEAMEO Strategic Plan 2021–2030.
During the forum, participants emphasized the importance of clarifying indicators, strengthening the integration of qualitative reporting and gender perspectives, and enhancing verification mechanisms and coordination between the Centres and the Secretariat. The strategic discussions resulted in several priority agreements aimed at improving MEL governance, ensuring greater consistency in data interpretation, and documenting regional contributions more systematically and effectively.
The participation of the Director of SEAMEO CECCEP in the workshop reaffirmed the Centre’s continued commitment to supporting evidence-based accountability and organizational learning at the regional level.
In addition to discussions on strengthening the MEL system, the Director of SEAMEO CECCEP also presented updates on the preparation of the Centre for Policy Research Network (CPRN) Summit 2026, which was scheduled to take place on 9–11 June 2026 in Jakarta, Indonesia. Under the theme “Bridging Research, Policy, and Practice: Pathways toward an Inclusive, Equitable, and Sustainable Futures,” the summit was expected to serve as a strategic platform connecting research, policy, and practice in advancing inclusive, equitable, and sustainable development across the region.
The discussion highlighted the importance of a strong MEL system in ensuring that best practices, organizational learning, and program impacts were systematically documented to support evidence-based policy dialogue at CPRN 2026.
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