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17.2.3 International collaboration data gathering for SDG

Strengthening Peace and Quality Education: SWU's International Collaboration in SDG Data Gathering through Global Networks

In 2025, Srinakharinwirot University (SWU) took part in international collaboration on gathering, measuring and sharing data and evidence for the SDGs. SWU faculty members, researchers, graduate students and members of the University Council brought research findings, measurement results and practice-based evidence from Thailand to international networks. In return, they drew on the evidence and experience of partners from other countries. Three activities show this work most clearly:

• The 2025 ICCGC-CoNGO Global Conference in the Republic of Korea, organised by the Interfaith Coalition Conference for Global Citizens and the Conference of NGOs in Consultative Relationship with the United Nations (SDG 4, 10, 13, 16, 17).

• The 5th International and National Conference on Educational Administration and Higher Education (ICEAHE 2025), where SWU researchers presented measurement-based studies of teachers' competencies and digital readiness (SDG 4, 9).

• The World Peace Awards 2025 in Stockholm, Sweden, where a member of the SWU University Council shared Thailand's experience of peacebuilding with an international peace network (SDG 16, 17).

In each of these activities SWU acted as a contributor of data and evidence, not only as an audience. SWU representatives brought Thai data, measurement results and field experience into collaborations with partners from other countries, and took comparable evidence from those partners back to Thailand. 

1. Sharing evidence on peace, justice and sustainability through a UN-linked NGO network: ICCGC-CoNGO 2025


The SWU delegation with conference leaders at Wonkwang University (top), and a plenary session of the 2025 ICCGC-CoNGO Global Conference, Iksan, Republic of Korea (bottom).

From 15 to 18 August 2025, SWU representatives took part in the 2025 ICCGC-CoNGO Global Conference, held at Wonkwang University, Iksan, Republic of Korea. The conference was organised by the Interfaith Coalition Conference for Global Citizens (ICCGC) and the Conference of NGOs in Consultative Relationship with the United Nations (CoNGO), under the theme “Global Society and Leadership for Life and Peace: Healing and Liberation in a Divided World and Wounded Earth.”

The conference brought together global leaders, faith-based organisations, scholars, civil society, policymakers and other stakeholders from many countries. Participants exchanged knowledge, field experience and evidence on global challenges, including conflict, economic inequality, environmental crisis, social injustice and ideological division, and discussed ways to advance peace, justice and sustainable development.

The programme included keynote lectures, panel discussions and workshops on five themes: ethical and transformative leadership for peace; interfaith and intercultural dialogue; environmental stewardship and sustainability; healing and reducing systemic injustice; and empowering youth and future generations. Through these sessions, SWU representatives contributed Thai perspectives and experience to a shared international body of evidence on these issues. The themes link directly to SDG 16 (Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions) and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals), as well as SDG 4, SDG 10 and SDG 13.

CoNGO is the international association of non-governmental organisations that hold consultative status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC). Its conferences are one of the channels through which evidence from civil society, faith-based organisations and universities in member countries is gathered and brought into UN discussions on the 2030 Agenda. By taking part, SWU joined this international process of gathering and sharing evidence for the SDGs as a university partner from Thailand. 

The 2025 conference continued a series of gatherings held in Seoul (2023) and New York (2024). This shows that the network is a continuing international collaboration in which universities, civil society, faith-based organisations and policymakers regularly pool data, knowledge and experience on peace, justice, sustainability and global partnership. – view source

2. Measuring teacher competencies and digital readiness for SDG 4: ICEAHE 2025


Award announcements for SWU research teams at ICEAHE 2025, including the International Best Research Paper Award and Best Paper Awards, and the award-winning study on technology-acceptance readiness in nursing education institutions.

In 2025, faculty members and graduate students of the Faculty of Education, SWU, presented their research at the 5th International and National Conference on Educational Administration and Higher Education (ICEAHE 2025). The conference is an international and national forum where researchers present and compare findings on educational administration, teacher development, educational technology and higher education.

The SWU studies are measurement-based. The researchers collected and analysed data from teachers and educational institutions in Thailand to measure competencies that relate directly to SDG 4 targets. This turns local data into evidence that can be compared with findings from other countries at an international forum. Several SWU teams received awards:

• International Best Research Paper Award: a factor analysis of the acceptance and use of artificial intelligence technology and its effect on teachers' digital competence, among teachers under the Trat Primary Educational Service Area Office. The study measures teachers' digital skills, which relates to SDG target 4.4 (relevant skills, including ICT skills).

• Outstanding Article Award: guidelines for developing innovative teacher competencies under the Rayong Primary Educational Service Area Office 1. The study assesses teacher competencies, which relates to SDG target 4.c (supply of qualified teachers).

• Outstanding Presentation Award: a model for enhancing readiness based on technology acceptance for digital transformation in nursing education institutions. The study measures institutional readiness for digital change, which relates to SDG 4 and SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure).

By presenting and comparing these measurements at an international conference, SWU researchers added Thai data on teacher quality, digital competence and institutional readiness to the international evidence base on SDG 4 (Quality Education) and SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure). – view source

3. Contributing Thailand's peacebuilding experience to an international network: World Peace Awards 2025


Dr. Vichai Chokevivat, Member of the SWU University Council, speaking at the Stockholm Concert Hall and receiving the Honorary Advisory Award at the World Peace Awards 2025, Sweden, 25 May 2025.

SWU also took part in an international peace network through the World Peace Awards 2025, held on 25 May 2025 at the Stockholm Concert Hall, Sweden. Dr. Vichai Chokevivat, a qualified Member of the SWU University Council, received the Honorary Advisory Award for Peace from the World Peace Award Committee and serves as a WPA Advisor.

At the event, Dr. Vichai gave a speech and exchanged knowledge on peacebuilding with an international network of scholars, representatives of multi-faith networks, writers, peace experts and government representatives from many countries. This exchange of knowledge and experience between countries and sectors supports SDG 16 (Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions) and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals). – view source

As a WPA Advisor, Dr. Vichai continues to take part in the World Peace Award network beyond the 2025 ceremony. This gives SWU an ongoing channel through which Thai experience and evidence on peacebuilding can be shared with, and compared against, peace initiatives from other countries. 

Conclusion

Together, these activities show that SWU takes part in international collaboration that gathers, measures and shares evidence for the SDGs. Through the UN-linked NGO network, an international research conference and an international peace network, SWU contributed Thai data and experience on education, digital competence, peace and justice, and drew on the evidence of partners abroad.

 

 

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