Jul 02,2025
2025 High-Level Policy Dialogue in East Asia Successfully Held
On June 30, 2025, the 2025 High-Level Policy Dialogue in East Asia concluded successfully in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. Convened under the theme "Fostering an AI-enabled Higher Education Ecosystem," the dialogue was co-organised by the Ministry of Education of Mongolia, the Ministry of Digital Development, Innovation and Communications of Mongolia, the Mongolian National Commission for UNESCO (MNCU), the Mongolian University of Science and Technology (MUST, IIOE Mongolia National Centre), the UNESCO Regional Office for East Asia, and the International Centre for Higher Education Innovation under the auspices of UNESCO (UNESCO-ICHEI), with the support of China Pocy Group Co., Ltd. The high-level gathering drew over 150 participation from government officials across the East Asian region, higher education institution leaders, UNESCO representatives, regional and international organisation delegates, academics, industry experts, and corporate representatives. The discussions focused on the opportunities and challenges that artificial intelligence (AI) brings to higher education systems in the region, analysed concrete needs and implementation difficulties, showcased feasible AI application solutions for higher education, and promoted collaboration among academia, industry, research institutions, and multilateral partners.