On April 29, 2024, the team supporting the survey of basic life skills at the provincial level (Song Yim Team) from the Institute for Population and Social Research at Mahidol University, led by Assoc.. Prof. Dr. Piyawat Katewongsa, along with professors from the Songyim team, including Asst. Prof. Dr. Dyah Anantalia Widyastari, Dr. Burathep Chokthananukul, and the research team from the Institute for Population and Social Research at Mahidol University, which includes Mr. Panya Chulert, Mr. Danusorn Potharin, Ms. Rattana Duaidee, Dr. Piyakrita Kaewpikul, Mr. Chatinai Wanwacha, Mr. Kritsana Aramsri, and Ms. Panitchaya Limsiri, served as facilitators in a group process to brainstorm ideas about policy analysis approaches for the ‘Basic Life Skills’ pilot project in three provinces: Pattani, Phayao, and Rayong. The objective of the project is to assess and survey the skills and readiness of youth and the working-age population.
Participants in this meeting included experts from the World Bank, the Innovation Development Office, the Spatial Learning Center Fund for Educational Equality (EEF), and working groups from the three pilot provinces. Each province’s working group consisted of individuals responsible for the project from the Statistics Office, academic teams, and other related agencies.
During the meeting, analysis and strategies were discussed regarding the use of the basic life skills survey report at the provincial level. The objective was to present a policy analysis framework for assessing and surveying the skills and readiness of youth and the working-age population at both national and provincial levels. This involved exchanging case studies and examples from abroad in policy analysis for developing basic life skills (Foundational Skills) and creating strategies for surveying at the provincial level according to international standard qualifications. Mr. Koji Miyamoto, Senior Economist for the Global Practice, and a working group from the World Bank were involved in preparing operations to achieve goals and ensure consistency with the context of each province.
For those interested, photos from the activity can be viewed on the following Facebook page:
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