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UNESCO EE-Net Southeast Asia Sub-Regional Secretariat

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​​The UNESCO Entrepreneurship Education Network (EE-Net) Sub-Regional Secretariat for Southeast Asia is hosted in Malaysia under the Royal patronage of His Highness Tengku Amir Shah Ibni Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah Alhaj, Crown Prince of Selangor, Malaysia. His Highness’s commitment underscores the critical role of entrepreneurship education in driving equitable growth and regional unity.​

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Our mission is to bridge sustainability, entrepreneurship, education and diplomacy, ensuring scalable impact in Malaysia and across Southeast Asia.​

Our Mandate

The UNESCO Entrepreneurship Education Network (EE-Net) Southeast Asia Sub-Regional Secretariat was established following the 10th UNESCO APEID Meeting held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, on October 10-11, 2024. This meeting emphasized the need for sub-regional networks to enhance collaboration among diverse stakeholders. In response, national chapter heads from Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore, the Philippines, and Indonesia agreed to create this sub-regional network with Dato' Stephen Cheah as chairman.

 

This initiative aims to coordinate efforts in promoting entrepreneurship education across the region, aligning educational practices with sustainable development goals, and addressing real-world challenges faced by youth and communities. By fostering collaboration and sharing best practices, the Secretariat plays a crucial role in empowering individuals and driving economic growth throughout Southeast Asia.​​

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Strategic Importance

​​The sub-regional Secretariat is hosted in Malaysia to facilitate regional collaboration in policy development, capacity building, research innovation, and global representation.​ By leveraging Malaysia’s leadership within ASEAN, we seek to drive scalable solutions that align educational initiatives with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 4 (Quality Education).

 

Our efforts focus on fostering cross-border partnerships, empowering educators and entrepreneurs, and establishing Malaysia as the region's hub for transformative innovation. Through these initiatives, we aim to create a robust ecosystem that not only enhances educational frameworks but also contributes significantly to economic growth and social inclusion across Southeast Asia.

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Our Mission

The UNESCO EE-Net Southeast Asia Sub-Regional Secretariat is dedicated to advancing entrepreneurship education as a transformative tool for sustainable development and regional collaboration across ASEAN and plays a pivotal role in bridging sustainability, entrepreneurship, and diplomacy to advance UNESCO’s global mission.

Key Objectives:

  1. Empower Educators & Entrepreneurs: Provide training programs and mentorship opportunities.

  2. ​Foster Cross-Border Partnerships: Enhance educational frameworks through collaborative efforts.

  3. Establish Malaysia as a Regional Hub: Position Malaysia at the forefront of innovative educational practices within ASEAN.

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Leadership

Our Patron

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His Highness The Crown Prince of Selangor, Malaysia

Tengku Amir Shah Ibni Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah Alhaj

Patron of UNESCO Entrepreneurship Education Network (EE-Net) Southeast Asia

His Highness Tengku Amir Shah is an influential Malaysian royal dedicated to youth and education. He focuses on empowering young people through educational initiatives, scholarships, and leadership programs, fostering a new generation of leaders in Malaysia. His commitment to enhancing educational opportunities significantly contributes to the development of youth in the region.

 Advisory Board

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Y.Bhg. Dato' Stephen Cheah

Chairman - UNESCO

EE-Net  Thailand & Southeast Asia

Dato’ Steve Cheah is the Chairman of the UNESCO Southeast Asia Entrepreneurship Education Network (EE-Net), advocating for entrepreneurship education and sustainable development across the region. He plays a pivotal role in fostering collaboration and innovation among ASEAN nations.

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Emeritus Prof Y.Bhg Tan Sri Dr. Syed Jallaluddin Syed Salim

Advisor

Tan Sri Dato’ Dr. Syed Jalaludin is a distinguished academic and leader in Malaysia, renowned for his contributions to education, research, and public service. His expertise spans various fields, significantly impacting higher education and policy development in the country.

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Emeritus Prof. Vinayagam Chinapah

Advisor

Prof. Emeritus Vinayagam Chinapah is a distinguished academic and expert in education policy, focusing on entrepreneurship education and sustainable development initiatives in Malaysia and Southeast Asia.

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Prof. Xiaozhou Xu

Advisor

Professor Xiaozhou Xu is the Chair of the UNESCO EE-Net National Chapter in China and Director of the UNESCO Chair in Entrepreneurial Education at Zhejiang University, focusing on advancing entrepreneurial education and sustainable development initiatives.

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Dr Zhao Yuchi

Advisor

Dr. Zhao Yuchi is the Executive Director of the UNESCO International Research and Training Centre for Rural Education (UNESCO INRULED) dedicated to advancing educational initiatives and sustainable development through innovative partnerships, policy advocacy, and global collaboration in the field of education.​

Regional Team

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Ms Dessy Aliandrina

EE-Net Indonesia 

​Sociopreneur Indonesia: dessy@sociopreneur.id

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Mr Jaime Noel Santos

EE-Net Philippines

Thames International School, Inc: alopeznj6@gmail.com

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Mr. Pang Kar Yew

EE-Net Malaysia

Malaysian Financial Planning Council (MFPC)  

phangky@harveston.com.my

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Mr. Ryan Lim

EE-Net Singapore

Reactor School: ryan@reactor.school

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Mr. Bunyawat Deerojanawong

EE-Net Thailand

GEN Thailand Co (Global Entrepreneurship Network Thailand)

bunyawat@genthailand.org

Our Partners

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UNESCO Entrepreneurship Education Network  (EE Net) 

​www.ee-net.org

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