SEAMEO RETRAC’s 28th Governing Board Meeting

SEAMEO RETRAC proudly hosted its 28th Governing Board Meeting (GBM) on September 29–30, 2025, marking a meaningful milestone in its continued journey of regional cooperation and educational advancement. This year’s GBM was honored to welcome all 11 Governing Board Members who are high officials from the Ministries of Education of SEAMEO Member Countries, along with Mr. John Arnold Siena, Deputy Director for Programme and Development of the SEAMEO Secretariat, and the Centre’s Board of Directors and Management Team.

Over two days of constructive discussions, the Board reviewed the Centre’s accomplishments in FY 2024/2025 and endorsed the Action Plan for FY 2025/2026 as well as the Five-Year Strategic Plan for FY 2026/27–2030/31, which will guide SEAMEO RETRAC in further strengthening its role as a regional hub for educational leadership and capacity building.

In his remarks, Mr. Siena commended SEAMEO RETRAC’s significant contributions to advancing SEAMEO’s strategic priorities, particularly in promoting regional visibility, programme excellence, stakeholder engagement, and digital transformation in education.

In FY 2025/2026, SEAMEO RETRAC remains committed to fostering sustainable regional development through inclusive and innovative education, enhanced leadership and teacher capacity, and stronger partnerships across Southeast Asia and beyond. As the Centre approaches its 30th anniversary in 2026, it looks forward to celebrating three decades of dedication to education and to continuing its mission of nurturing innovation, inclusivity, and excellence for a brighter regional future.