The nations of Thailand and Vietnam are currently facing demographic transition challenges remarkably like those encountered by the European Union, signifying a widespread pattern in global population dynamics: their population is ageing. Senior citizens, individuals over 65, often display various characteristics, including physical, cognitive, and psychological changes and social and economic disruptions. These groups are particularly vulnerable and are frequently marginalised due to the absence of comprehensive policies, support services, infrastructural provisions, and educational resources in higher education institutions.

The LEAN project envisions a systematic, holistic, and innovative enhancement in the Higher Education landscape int Thailand and Vietnam that will affect society at large. Its aim is to foster awareness and innovation in Ambient Assisted Living Nursing Education practices and schemes, by advancing the capacity building of HEIs in educating students and the relevant societal, government, and professional stakeholders involved in implementing effective solutions for the wellbeing of aging populations.

LEAN is dedicated to transforming education and professional standards by providing the skills needed to embrace digitisation in Nursing education. The project consortium, which includes a partnership between two Thai and three Vietnamese Higher Education Institutions along with European allies, utilizes cutting-edge techniques to enhance Higher Education capabilities in the target countries. Through a series of workshops, training programs, and the creation of online learning platform, LEAN is set to deliver concrete results such as 11 improved courses in 5 Nursing programmes, the creation of LEAN Innovation Hubs, and accessible educational resources.