UNESCO. General Conference; 36th; 36 C/5: volume 1: Draft ...

Draft resolutions for UNESCO category 1 institutes
in education
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UNESCO International Bureau of Education (IBE)
The General Conference,
Acknowledging the report of the UNESCO International Bureau of Education (IBE) for the 2010-2011
biennium,
Recognizing the importance of maintaining the functional autonomy of the Institute in order to ensure that
it can provide services to the Member States in a flexible, effective and efficient way,
Welcoming the process of transforming the IBE into a more forward-looking and cutting-edge institute as
a “Centre of Excellence in Curriculum”,
1. Emphasizes the specialized contribution of the IBE to the fulfilment of the relevant strategic objectives
and the priorities of Major Programme I, particularly with regard to capacity development, policy
dialogue, and knowledge management and dissemination, in the key area of curriculum development
and management, through the:
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
implementation of tailored and recognized training courses for curriculum decision-makers
and practitioners, as well as the development of customized learning tools and training
materials;
expansion of technical assistance to national curriculum agencies and specialists;
enhancement of its curriculum-related knowledge base, as well as its knowledge management
and dissemination capacity;
facilitation of international policy dialogue aimed at fostering quality education for all and
inclusive education policies and practices;
2. Requests the IBE Council, acting in conformity with the Statutes of the Bureau and with this
resolution, when approving the Bureau’s budget for 2012-2013, to:
(a)
(b)
(c)
ensure that the objectives and activities of IBE correspond to UNESCO’s strategic objectives
and the priorities and lines of action of Major Programme I;
support the programmes and projects of IBE with the aim of contributing to the achievements
of the expected results of Major Programme I as listed in paragraph 6 below;
strengthen the collaboration with the Director-General to mobilize the necessary human and
financial resources so that the IBE may accomplish its mission as a Centre of Excellence in
Curriculum;
3. Authorizes the Director-General to provide support to the IBE by granting a financial allocation
under Major Programme I for a total amount of $5,000,000;
36 C/5 – Major Programme I
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