The ESCAP HRD Award is presented every year in recognition of exemplary work in the field of human resources development. It is open to all those in the region who have undertaken practical research, training or other innovative work in HRD.  Each year, the Award carries a different theme related to HRD. For 1998, the theme chosen for the Award was adult education. The Award carries a prize of US$ 30,000.

The Non-Formal Education Department of Thailand has been proclaimed the winner of the 1998 Award. An independent Jury established the winner on 24 February, highlighting the important role of Government in mainstreaming non-formal adult education programmes in socio-economic development.  The 1998 Award, which was open for applications until 15 December (1998), has received well over 100 applications.

Announcements on the 1999 round of the Award are expected to be made in May of this year. Check these pages for the latest information...

1998 ESCAP HRD Award

• 1998 ESCAP HRD Award Conferred Upon Non-Formal Education Department, Thailand
• The work of the Thai Non-Formal Education Department, Winner of the 1998 ESCAP HRD Award
  

1997 ESCAP HRD Award

• Bangkok Slum Organization Wins 1997 ESCAP HRD Award
• Background of the 1997 ESCAP HRD Award

1996 ESCAP HRD Award

• Sungi Development Foundation: Winner of the 1996 ESCAP HRD Award
• A Case Study of Sungi Development Foundation, Winner of the 1996 ESCAP HRD Award
• A Photo Portrait of Sungi
• Theme of the 1996 Award: Community Participation

1995 ESCAP HRD Award

• Training the Unemployable - Portrait of the Barefoot College, Winner of the 1995 Award