AIOU-JICA Enters Into Agreement To Promote Non-distance Education

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AIOU-JICA enters into agreement to promote non-distance education

Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) and Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) entered into mutual understanding for strengthening accelerated non-formal education system here on Wednesday.

ISLAMABAD,(Pakistan Point News - 24th Jan, 2018) : Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) and Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) entered into mutual understanding for strengthening accelerated non-formal education system here on Wednesday. The agreement was the part of Advancing Quality Alternative Learning (AQAL) project being implemented by JICA in Baluchistan, Sindh and Federal areas. In this connection, a letter of understanding was signed between the two sides.

Ms. Chiho Ohashi, chief adviser JICA-AQAL inked the document, while the AIOU was represented by the Additional Registrar Dr. Muhammad Zaigham Qadeer. Dean Education Dr. Nasir Mahmood was also present on the occasion. According to the University’s Director Adult Literacy Center, Dr. Muhammad Ajmal, the agreement is line with the academic initiatives, recently taken by the Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Shahid Siddiqui. The VC, he said attached priority to provision of quality education to all segments of society, particularly the drop-out girls.

The signing ceremony was attended by the representatives of the stake-holders, including those from UNESCO and UNICEF. The signed document will enable the two sides to undertake joint venture in the field of non-formal education. JICA will provide technical support to AIOU, besides having exchange of expertise and developing text books. The two-sides will also collaborate in the policy’s matters relating to non-distance education.

Recently the University has enhanced its collaborative partnership with various national and internationals organizations to achieve its stipulated future targets in thE educational sectors. The AIOU and JICA were collaborating with each other for the last 22 years that proved very productive in upgrading the University’s technology-based learning system. Under the agreed document, JICA will support the AIOU in sealing up the Primary and middle level accelerated program in various parts of the country.