The "Science and Mathematics Education for the 21st Century" conference was organized in cooperation with the US National Science Resource Center.
The conference discussed several topics including:
1) Importance of science and mathematics education
2) Global challenges in science and mathematics education
3) Improving girls' education in science and mathematics
4) Use of information and communication technology
5) Curriculum development and teacher training
6) Use of culture-based stories and hands-on projects in teaching science and mathematics
7) Experiences of different countries
8) Role of industrialized nations in improving science and mathematics education in less developed countries
9) What is fair and effective evaluation?
10) Discussion about the possibility of establishing a regional capacity building program on science and mathematics.