On December 7, Professor Zhang Yi, executive deputy dean of the College of Public Administration of Huazhong University of Science and Technology, and Professor Peerasit Kamnuansilpa, Dean of the College of Local Administration of Khon Kaen University, signed a Memorandum of Understanding to promote in-depth exchanges and cooperation between the two sides in the field of public management.

This Memorandum of Understanding specifies that the two sides will strengthen cooperation and establish friendship and partnership in multiple fields, including but not limited to joint degrees in public management, exchanges between students and researchers, joint research activities, academic seminars, academic resource exchanges, training and short-term academic curriculum development. The cooperation and exchange in the field of public management will promote the common progress of the governance ability of both governments and train our students to become public management talents with international vision and meet the needs of the times.

Founded in 1964, Khon Kaen University is one of the most famous public universities in Thailand. It ranks among the top 5 in Thailand and has outstanding strength in disciplines including administration, medicine, engineering etc. The College of Local Administration is committed to improving the public management capacity of the government and creating a community-based interdisciplinary learning and research environment.