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Education in the Lao People’s Democratic Republic

On Track for the Twenty-First Century

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Editors:
  1. Richard Noonan

    1. Independent Consultant, Vientiane Capital, Lao People's Democratic Republic

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  • Offers a comprehensive, up-to-date overview of the education system in Lao PDR
  • Analyzes how Lao is striving to modernize its education system from its historical roots
  • Outlines expected developments in the education system in the next several years

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Table of contents (11 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xii
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  2. Introduction to Education in Lao PDR

    • Richard Noonan, Phouvanh Phommalangsy
    Pages 1-29

  3. Major Education Policy Thrusts

    • Richard Noonan, Phouvanh Phommalangsy
    Pages 31-62

  4. Preschool and Primary Education

    • Phouangkham Somsanith, Richard Noonan
    Pages 63-86

  5. General Secondary Education

    • Sisouk Vongvichith, Chaleunsouk Sisouvong, Richard Noonan
    Pages 87-110

  6. Technical and Vocational Education and Training

    • Phouvieng Phoumilay, Richard Noonan
    Pages 111-142

  7. Non-formal Education and Lifelong Learning

    • Ka Saleumsouk, Vannakone Phannolath, Richard Noonan
    Pages 143-162

  8. Teachers and Teacher Education

    • Varadune Amarathithada, Maaly Vorabouth, Richard Noonan
    Pages 163-190

  9. Post-Secondary and Higher Education

    • Nanludet Moxom, Richard Noonan
    Pages 191-216

  10. Cross-Cutting Issues

    • Yangxia Lee, Clifford Meyers, Richard Noonan
    Pages 217-244

  11. Buddhist Education

    • Sayadej Vongsopha, Richard Noonan
    Pages 245-263

  12. Summary and Conclusions

    • Richard Noonan
    Pages 265-277

  13. Back Matter

    Pages 279-326
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About this book

This book provides a comprehensive and in-depth description of the education system in Lao PDR.  It covers pre-school, primary, secondary general, secondary technical and vocational, post-secondary non-higher education, and adult non-formal education and training. In addition to the main content, the book includes a glossary of terms and abbreviations used; and an appendix on the organizational structure of the Ministry of Education and Sports, including the linkages between the national, provincial and district level. The content covers public and private sector education provision alike.

Editors and Affiliations

  • Independent Consultant, Vientiane Capital, Lao People's Democratic Republic

    Richard Noonan

About the editor

Richard Noonan studied Comparative Education and Economics of Education at Columbia University (Ed.D.) and Stockholm University (Ph.D.).  As an education economist, he has served as consultant to UNESCO, the World Bank, Asian Development Bank, the International Labor Organization, and many other multilateral and bilateral international development agencies.  He has published numerous articles and several books on education systems, with an emphasis on historical and quantitative description.  He retired in 2012 and now devotes his time to volunteer work and writing.

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Education in the Lao People’s Democratic Republic

  • Book Subtitle: On Track for the Twenty-First Century

  • Editors: Richard Noonan

  • Series Title: Education in the Asia-Pacific Region: Issues, Concerns and Prospects

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-3319-8

  • Publisher: Springer Singapore

  • eBook Packages: Education, Education (R0)

  • Copyright Information: Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. 2020

  • Hardcover ISBN: 978-981-15-3317-4Published: 21 May 2020

  • eBook ISBN: 978-981-15-3319-8Published: 20 May 2020

  • Series ISSN: 1573-5397

  • Series E-ISSN: 2214-9791

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: XII, 326

  • Number of Illustrations: 13 b/w illustrations, 27 illustrations in colour

  • Topics: International and Comparative Education

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