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.

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We are currently looking for a communications volunteer to join the Secretariat team. Find out more about this role and apply by 6 January 2026.

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Permanent Secretariat

ICDE's Permanent Secretariat consists of four 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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Governance

ICDE is a non-governmental organisation, governed by its members. Discover ICDE's governing bodies, Constitution and Strategic Plan.

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Committees and Partnerships

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.

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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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Discover our history

For more than 85 years, ICDE and its global network of members have worked towards the goal of making quality education accessible to all.

Through decades of societal and technological changes, our mission remains the same – and more important than ever.

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