PROF ARIEF RACHMAN APPOINTED MEMBER OF IBE COUNCIL

London, Jan. 30 (ANTARA) - Professor Dr Arief Rachman has been elected as a member of the Administrative Group of the International Bureau of Education (IBE) Council of UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization).

The election took place at the 59th Session of IBE-UNESCO in Geneva, Switzerland, January 27-29, 2010, Achsanul Habib, the First Secretary of the Indonesian Permanent Representative Office in Geneva, told ANTARA here on Saturday.

The Administrative Group's members, whose mandate continues until the endof the 36th session of the General Conference in 2011, had a crucial role in directing the priority programs of IBE-UNESCO for the next one year, he said.

They would also be tasked to discuss working programs, budget and agenda of IBE Council's sessions, he said.

The election of Prof. Dr Arief Rahman showed the international people's trust in Indonesia's contribution and role in education discussions.

The 59th Session of IBE discussed topics among other things on "Inclusive Education with special focus on curriculum development", and the establishment of a working group in charge of finalizing the Strategy aimed at making the IBE UNESCO`s Centre of Excellence on curriculum-related matters.

Indonesia's delegation to the 59th Session of IBE UNESCO was head by Prof. Dr. Arief Rachman, and consisted of Indonesian Representative to UNESCO Dr. Tresna D. Kunaefi, and diplomats from the Indonesian Permanent Representatives office in Geneva.
The 60th Session of IBE will be held in Geneva, January 26-28, 2011, according to Achsanul Habib.

Under the overarching objective for education, and as an integral part of UNESCO, the IBE is tasked to play a crucial role in promoting the development of curricula and learning materials in different regions of the world.