Springer Education in the Lao People’s Democratic Republic: On Track for the Twenty-First Century: 51 (Education in the Asia-Pacific Region: Issues, Concerns and Prospects, 51)

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. From the Back Cover 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. About the Author 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.