ICDE Quality Committee

The ICDE Quality Committee gives advice and collects knowledge on the latest developments of quality work related to inclusive, scalable and sustainable education within their institutions and respective regions.

The Committee consists of seven Focal Points on Quality (FPQs) from all world regions. The FPQs have a leading and coordinating role for quality enhancement of open, flexible and distance learning within their institutions and regions.

The mandate for the ICDE Quality Committee is aligned with the ICDE Strategic Plan 2025-2028 and the ICDE Activity Plan 2025-2026.

Committee objectives

To provide updated knowledge on quality assurance and quality enhancement of various provisions of education and training across regions. 
To address perceived policy and regulatory gaps and support ICDE’s advocacy for policies promoting inclusive, scalable, and sustainable education. 
To tailor its support and updated knowledge to target members within higher and tertiary education. This includes universities, colleges, vocational schools, technical training institutions and professional schools, providing a range of academic and professional learning opportunities.  
To consider new formats within education and learning, such as stackable learning/micro credentials, aligned with the SDG 4 and particularly lifelong learning, and identify contemporary aspects relevant to target members. 
To contribute to the ICDE Global Arena with relevant knowledge products and services for quality assurance and quality enhancement within inclusive, scalable and sustainable education and training.