Proceedings of a 1983 International Conference of states sponsored by the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) are presented. The focus was the adoption of the Regional Convention on the Recognition of Studies, Diplomas, and Degrees in Higher Education in Asia and the Pacific. Emphasis was placed on the importance of the convention in the mobility of students and specialists for training and employment essential for national development. After summarizing the conference agenda, attention is directed to the process of agreeing on practices for recognizing foreign certificates, diplomas, and degrees, and methods for implementing the proposals endorsed by the participating nations. Included are the following materials: the preamble of the regional convention; reports of the credentials committee; addresses by representatives of participating countries and UNESCO officials; and a list of conference participants. The following countries participated in the conference: Japan, India, Australia, and Philippines, Vietnam, China, Sri Lanka, USSR, Korea, Turkey, Indonesia, Kampuchea, Afghanistan, Bhutan, Burma, Fiji, Iran, Laos, Malaysia, Maldives, Mongolia, Nepal, New Zealand, Pakistan, New Guinea, Samoa, Singapore, Thailand, and Tonga. (SW)