Who we are

The ICDE network has consisted of leaders and innovators within education since 1938. Our members support our role as Consultative Partner to UNESCO and impact the future of our organisation.

We are an independent, self-governing, non-profit and non-governmental organisation, governed by member representatives. Find out more about our Governing Bodies and Governance documents.

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Permanent Secretariat

ICDE's Permanent Secretariat consists of five full-time staff, and is located in Oslo, Norway. It has been hosted by the country since 1988.

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The Board

The Board is responsible for implementing Member Referendum resolutions and making policy decisions.

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Control Committee

The Control Committee is ICDE's supervisory body, ensuring our operations are conducted in accordance with the Constitution and applicable legislative frameworks.

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Nomination Committee

The Nomination Committee exists to verify the qualifications of potential candidates for the ICDE Board.

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Networks and Committees

ICDE Quality Network

The Quality Network gives advice and collects knowledge on the latest developments of quality work related to OFDL.

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ICDE OER Advocacy Committee

The OERAC works towards increasing global recognition of Open Educational Resources (OER), and provide policy support for the update, use and reuse of OER.

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ICDE Technology and Innovation Network

The ICDE Technology and Innovation Network (TIN) works towards building understanding and raising awareness of technology and innovation in education.

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UNESCO Global Education Coalition

ICDE is one of 200 members in this multi-sector UNESCO network working around three central flagships: Connectivity, Teachers and Gender Equality.

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