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Organisation of Educational Cooperation (OEC)

About OEC

The Organisation of Educational Cooperation (OEC) was established on 29 January 2020 by Latin American, Caribbean, African, Asian, Middle Eastern and Pacific Island countries at the International Summit on Balanced and Inclusive Education held in Djibouti.

As set out by its Constitutive Charter, the purpose of OEC is to “contribute to the equitable, just, and prosperous social transformation of societies by promoting balanced and inclusive education, in order to attain the fundamental rights to liberty, justice, dignity, sustainability, social cohesion, and material and immaterial security for the peoples of the world.”

The OEC acts, therefore, as a platform and an instrument of intellectual, technical and financial cooperation and solidarity between its Member States as well as its Associate Members.

The OEC was established to:

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Achieve the UDBIE's commitments

Support and assist in the work of achieving the commitments made in the Universal Declaration of Balanced and Inclusive Education, proclaimed in Djibouti City on 29 January 2020

Develop systemic solutions

Contribute to the development and implementation of systemic solutions to achieve universal, inclusive, quality education for the peoples of the world

Strengthen mutual understanding

Contribute to the strengthening of mutual knowledge and understanding of humanity’s historical, cultural, and shared roots

Contribute to sustainable development

Support and contribute to the construction and adoption of a third, alternative, inclusive way of development emerging through and from education, founded upon the spirit of multilateralism, solidarity, and self-determination

Democratise knowledge

Cultivate, increase, and democratise knowledge, information, and research by establishing and making available, on-site and online, a clearing house hosting comprehensive resources to enable learning from similar challenges and best practices

Embed solidarity

Establish, oversee, and manage an ethical financial subsidiary to provide financial assistance to its Members States in their educational initiatives

Newsroom

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OEC Secretary-General-elect holds bilateral call with Minister of Education of Palestine
03/07/2020

The Secretary-General-elect of the Organisation of Educational Cooperation (OEC), H.E. Sheikh Manssour Bin Mussallam, held a videoconference with the Minister of Education of the State of Palestine, H.E. Dr Marwan Awartani, to discuss cooperation between the …

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OEC and UDUAL commit to strengthen cooperation
01/07/2020

In a videoconference held between the Secretary-General-elect of the Organisation of Educational Cooperation (OEC), H.E. Sheikh Manssour Bin Mussallam, and the Secretary-General of The Union of Latin American and Caribbean Universities (UDUAL), Dr Roberto Escalante Semerena, …

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OEC and ALECSO explore cooperation for post-Covid world
30/06/2020

The Secretary-General-elect of the Organisation of Educational Cooperation (OEC), H.E. Sheikh Manssour Bin Mussallam, and the Director-General of the Arab League Educational, Cultural and Scientific Organisation (ALECSO), H.E. Dr Mohamed Ould Amar, held a videoconference to …

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The Preparatory Committee

Unanimously elected as OEC’s first Secretary-General, Sheikh Manssour Bin Mussallam is mandated to establish and chair a Preparatory Committee until OEC’s Constitutive Charter enters into force. The Preparatory Committee, under the supervision of the Secretary-General-elect, shall draft and prepare the OEC programmes, budget estimates, and make such other relevant arrangements to be submitted to the first General Assembly. A virtual Advisory Committee, constituted of a representative per voluntary founding State, shall receive quarterly reports by the Secretary-General-elect on the progress made by the Preparatory Committee.

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"We have this task, that is unique and peculiar, in that we know we can only ensure that the world does not unmake itself, by unmaking the systems which have led the world to the brink of unmaking itself so as to eventually, indeed, remake it."
Manssour Bin MussallamOEC Secretary General-elect
Manssour Bin Mussallam
"I endorse the establishment of a platform for consultation and exchange between countries so that inclusive and balanced education is also propagated by the best practices [of other involved parties]."
HE Ismail Omar GuellehPresident of the Republic of Djibouti
HE Ismail Omar Guelleh
“The experience that each of us will share throughout the course of this conference will be decisive in the development of our education systems. Our work will surely bring us the elements necessary for the development of new strategies aimed at better adapting our systems to the needs and challenges of globalisation.”
HE Azali AssoumaniPresident of the Union of the Comoros
HE Azali Assoumani
"Thanks to our collective efforts, countries of the Global South will not only have a framework for collaboration that truly responds to their aspirations, aligned with their respective cultures, enabling them to develop multilateral partnerships in balanced and inclusive education, but also conceptual, technical and financial instruments so as to implement policies and strategies that fully meets their priorities."
HE Abdoulkader Kamil MohamedPrime Minister of the Republic of Djibouti
HE Abdoulkader Kamil Mohamed
"I would like assure this gathering that in line with the International Call for Balanced Inclusive Education (…), Uganda is in full support [of] the Universal Declaration of Balanced and Inclusive Education. (…) Uganda looks forward to continued collaboration and mutual partnership with all key stakeholders, to achieve the collective vision of Balanced and Inclusive Education for all."
Rt. Hon. Ruhakana RugundaPrime Minister of Uganda
Rt. Hon. Ruhakana Rugunda
“Knowledge changes. The methods to acquire knowledge change. The arrival of new information and communications technologies modifies teaching among learners and modifies equally the role of working methods of teachers. [In light of these changes], for Togo, the school remains at the centre of our development policy.“
HE Komi Sélom KlassouPrime Minister of Togo
HE Komi Sélom Klassou
“Niger is convinced that education constitutes the foundation for development. Without education that is balanced and inclusive, there will be no development “
HE Brigi RafiniPrime Minister of Niger
HE Brigi Rafini
"Palau will sign [the Universal Declaration of Balanced and Inclusive Education and the Constitutive Charter of the OEC] with full confidence on behalf of the President of Palau, [HE Thomas Remengesau Jr], and the people of Palau."
HE Sinton SoalablaiMinister of Education of Palau
HE Sinton Soalablai
“The promotion of inclusive education in any national policy on education is imperative, as it carries lifelong implications. I hereby, on behalf of the Federal Government of Nigeria, consent to the Universal Declaration of Balanced and Inclusive Education, to address the educational needs of the various groups."
HE Mallam Adamu AdamuMinister of Education of Nigeria
HE Mallam Adamu Adamu
“In solidarity with fellow nations at this conference, Zimbabwe unequivocally adds its voice to the key message that governments must prioritise the attainment of balanced, inclusive and high-quality education through sustainable strategic interventions and funding mechanisms that reduce inequalities among communities.”
HE Cain Ginyitshe MathemaMinister of Primary and Secondary Education of Zimbabwe
HE Cain Ginyitshe Mathema
“On behalf of the Lesotho government, I wish to declare our government’s commitment to the signing of the [Universal Declaration of Balanced and Inclusive Education] and (…) [the Constitutive Charter of the OEC] in the advancement of the right to education, and inclusive education, in particular, as a means of transforming our education system for all.”
HE Hloaele Mokoto FrancisMinister of Education of Lesotho
HE Hloaele Mokoto Francis
“On behalf of the Government of Burundi, we would like to offer our support to the Universal Declaration of Balanced and Inclusive Education. (...) We must undertake joint efforts to achieve sustainable development as sustainable development itself cannot be realized without quality education and without education for all.”
HE Janvière Ndirahisha Minister of Education, Technical and Vocational Training of Burundi
HE Janvière Ndirahisha
"The people and the government of Nicaragua (....) endorse the Universal Declaration of Balanced and Inclusive Education because we are certain that education is a fundamental tool to continue deepening transformation, and improving the quality of life of the families of the world."
HE Miriam Ráudez RodríguezMinister of Education of Nicaragua
HE Miriam Ráudez Rodríguez
"This Summit has achieved its objectives. (…) We welcome and support the [Universal Declaration of Balanced and Inclusive Education] which has emanated from it. (…) We confirm the Republic of Yemen’s complete commitment to all the objectives that this Summit has elaborated."
HE Dr.Hussein BasalamaMinister of Higher Education and Scientific Research of Yemen
HE Dr.Hussein Basalama
“I am confident that Goal 4 of the SDGs will be further enhanced by the [Universal Declaration of Balanced and Inclusive Education] . (…) Let’s work hand-in-hand to reach the goals and aims of the Declaration. As the saying goes, ‘united we stand, divided we fall’. Let’s remain firm, and committed for this noble cause.”
HE Dr. Aishath AliMinister of Education of The Maldives
HE Dr. Aishath Ali
“We must pass, with this [Universal Declaration of Balanced and Inclusive Education] , from words to deeds. (…) It is a challenge and a commitment because the Declaration encompasses essential elements that will lead us all to raise quality."
HE Dania López GulboneDeputy Minister of Education of Cuba
HE Dania López Gulbone
"We aspire to the establishment of a cross-sectoral platform that includes international, national and local stakeholders for the construction of educational policies and the sharing of best practices. (…) We, as the State of Palestine, proclaim our full commitment to the [Universal Declaration of Balanced and Inclusive Education] with which this Summit concludes."
HE Kamel Al-QazazAmbassador of the State of Palestine in Djibouti
HE Kamel Al-Qazaz
"The Republic of Tunisia welcomes the initiative of balanced and inclusive education (…) and confirms its commitment (…) to achieve its noble objectives."
Mr. Ali ZairiGeneral Director, Ministry of Education of Tunisia
Mr. Ali Zairi
"We fully support the four pillars (…) as set out in this [Universal Declaration of Balanced and Inclusive Education] to promote balanced and inclusive education in the context of the ever-increasing complexity of our economic trends, social, cultural and political environments (…) to achieve our Sustainable Development Goals."
Mr. Nos SlesSecretary of State, Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport of Cambodia
Mr. Nos Sles
"Education is a fundamental human right, which must be accessible to all, regardless of race, regardless of colour, regardless of creed. (…) We declare our support for the Universal Declaration of Balanced and Inclusive Education. We also declare our full support to sign the Constitutive Charter of the Organisation of Educational Cooperation."
Mr. Peter Kwasi KodijeSecretary General, All-Africa Students Union (AASU)
Mr. Peter Kwasi Kodije
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