About Us

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What We Offer


iLearnforum is an online learning platform focused on Southeast Asia, governance, capacity development, and sustainable development. It offers short, self-contained modules in four Southeast Asia areas—Southeast Asian Studies, Southeast Asian Languages and Literature, SoutheastAsia Explore, and Reading Southeast Asia—and in three thematic areas: governance, capacity development, and sustainable development. Participants can combine modules to build learning pathways that match their professional goals. Most modules run quarterly for six to twelve weeks. Materials include lecture texts, AI-generated audio, live or recorded Zoom sessions, slides, and assigned readings. Participants review the materials, join discussions, and submit assignments with support from instructors and peers. Learners who score above 80% receive a certificate of completion. Designed for working professionals and higher education students, iLearnforum offers flexible, practical learning that combines core concepts with analytical skills through both self-paced and collaborative study.

What is iLearnforum’s background?


iLearnforum was founded by Dr. Thaveeporn Vasavakul in June 2026 to support learning on Southeast Asia, governance, capacity development, and sustainable development. Trained in Southeast Asian Studies and Government at Cornell University, she has taught and researched Southeast Asia, especially Vietnam, in the United States and Australia. From 1998 to 2002, she directed the Council on International Educational Exchange’s Vietnam and Southeast Asia programs in Hanoi. Since the early 2000s, she has worked as a researcher and consultant on governance, sustainable development, and capacity development across Vietnam, Southeast Asia, and Africa. These academic and professional experiences shape the focus and direction of iLearnforum.

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iLearnforum works with experts and practitioners interested in sharing knowledge and experience. To promote a varied, extensive, and immersive platform,

iLearnforum welcomes initiatives from contributors and is open to input from participants.