Dr Matsuura has advanced a wide range of programmes including universalbasiceducation, freshwater management and the preservation of living arts and culture.
Significantly, the State increased funding for education and promulgated the universalbasiceducation law which guarantees every child the right to free and compulsory education for nine years.
Six months later, the World Conference on Education for All took place in Jomtien, Thailand with the aim of rallying the nations of the world in pursuit of universalbasiceducation.