PNG's new Universal Basic Education plan

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Updated October 30, 2009 18:18:13

A new Papua New Guinea education plan calls for improvement in teacher training, school facilities and resources to give quality education to children from elementary to secondary levels. The Universal Basic Education plan aims to get all school-aged children into schools in the next 10 years.

Presenter: Firmin Nanol
Speakers: Doctor Thomas Wester, director of PNG's National Research Institute; PNG Institute of National Affairs Director, Paul Barker

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