WB education projects prove effective in Vietnam

The working session between Minister of Education and Training Nguyen Kim Son and Cristian Aedo, Practice Manager for the Global Practice Education in South Asia at the WB. (Photo: VNA)

Hanoi (VNA) – Many projects on education and training funded bythe World Bank (WB) have reported good results, affirmed Minister of Educationand Training Nguyen Kim Son during his recent working session with CristianAedo, Practice Manager for the Global Practice Education in South Asia at theWB.

Son affirmed that his ministry attaches special importanceto its cooperation with the international lender.

The effectiveness of the bank’s investment projects such asthe construction of the Vietnam-Germany University, the Enhancing Teacher EducationProject (ETEP) and the Support for Autonomous Higher Education Project (SAHEP)has had important contributions to the development of education and trainingin Vietnam, he stated.

The minister expressed his hope for more support fromthe World Bank in implementing a new preschool education programme, and insupport of preserving ethnic minority languages.

Appreciating the effectiveness of cooperation with the Vietnameseeducation sector, Cristian Aedo said that the host’s proposals are also thepriority of the WB.

He said he hopes the two sides will expand collaboration inthe coming time, especially in 2023 when the bank and Vietnam celebrate 30years of cooperation in education./.

VNA