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Connecting Global Higher Education StakeholdersSupported by UNESCO and partner governments' education authorities, IIOE has established National Centres with partner institutions through collaborative agreements. These centres expand the alliance's membership and influence within their respective countries while delivering localised services and support to participating institutions and educators, thereby extending benefits to wider audiences. -
IIOE Rotating Presidency Unit & Secretariat
The Rotating Presidency system represents a core element of IIOE's governance structure, having been established at IIOE's foundation. Each year, the IIOE Presidency is assumed by partner institutions from different subregions, selected through mutual nomination by IIOE alliance members.
The Presiding Institution works in close collaboration with both UNESCO-ICHEI and the IIOE Secretariat to deliver strategic guidance and support for IIOE's development and to advance digital transformation in higher education across various subregions.
The IIOE Secretariat serves as the coordinating body for the alliance under the leadership of the current Presidency. Its organisational structure comprises a Secretary-General, Deputy Secretaries-General, and Regional Coordinators. IIOE National Centres and partner institutions nominate individuals to serve as Deputy Secretaries-General or Coordinators, who actively participate in the Secretariat's daily operations. The Secretariat's primary responsibilities include coordinating stakeholders across the alliance, managing strategic plans and programmes, and expanding IIOE's global network. -
IIOE National CentresIIOE selects flagship universities in key partner countries with a foundation of long-term collaboration to jointly establish IIOE National Centres, with the aim of enhancing local implementation of the initiative. These National Centres serve as national hubs for teacher training, digital learning, higher education, and digital transformation, and are often endorsed by the relevant government authorities (such as ministries of higher education).
To date, ICHEI has established IIOE National Centres in 12 universities across Asia and Africa, forming country-specific networks of local higher education institutions.
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The Local Implementation of the IIOE National CentreSince 2022, UNESCO-ICHEI has been collaborating with IIOE National Centres to implement customised national-level initiatives based on local needs. These initiatives include empowering university faculty with digital teaching capabilities, hosting leadership forums and policy dialogues, and supporting the development and refinement of policies and mechanisms for the digital transformation of higher education.
As of August 2024, thousands of university faculty members have benefited from the programmes delivered through IIOE National Centres.
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IIOE Training Series and CoursesThrough global partnerships, IIOE has developed over 600 self-paced online courses in Chinese, English, French, Arabic, Spanish, and Russian. These courses support the higher education workforce across multiple dimensions, including policy, curriculum design, instructional management, and technology integration. The IIOE platform also regularly conducts professional development programmes focusing on big data, artificial intelligence, and IoT applications in higher education. These initiatives enhance educators' awareness and capabilities in utilising emerging technologies to improve teaching quality and learning outcomes. -
IIOE WebinarsIIOE webinar features institutional experts and industry partners sharing cutting-edge knowledge and practical experiences. Recent themes have explored innovative applications of AI in education, showcasing IIOE and partners' advanced research and implementation case studies in AI-enhanced higher education.
