UNESCO regional EFA conference kicks off
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) South Asia's Education for All (EFA) mid-term policy review conference kicked off in Kathmandu Monday. The four-day conference will review existing policies, identify policy gaps and devise policies and action plans to achieve the EFA goals. Speaking at the inaugural function, director of UNESCO Asia and Pacific region, Sheldon Shaeffer, said "We are happy for the progress in this region but not fully satisfied."