UNESCO Chairs and UNITWIN Networks
The UNITWIN/UNESCO Chairs Programme, launched in 1992 to promote international inter-university cooperation, has grown to include around 1000 Chairs and 45 networks across 125 countries. This network of universities around the world supports UNESCO’s work in education, the natural and social sciences, culture and communication, to help address pressing challenges and contribute to the development of their societies. The UNESCO Chairs and UNITWIN Network teams contribute at each stage of our work: from the exploration of emerging issues, through the development of international normative instruments to the implementation of policy recommendations at the national level. They also bring together partners in academia, civil society, local communities and policy-makers in dialogue for project implementation.
Contact: unitwin@unesco.org
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