The UNESCO Chairs program was conceived as a way to advance research, training and programme development in
higher education
Higher education is tertiary education leading to award of an academic degree. Higher education, also called post-secondary education, third-level or tertiary education, is an optional final stage of formal learning that occurs after compl ...
by building university networks and encouraging inter-university cooperation through transfer of knowledge across borders.
History
It was established in 1992 following the decision taken at its 26th session of the
General Conference of
(UNESCO).
As of end of 2013, the programme involves over 854 institutions in 134 countries.
Notable people
References
External links
List of established UNESCO Chairs
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UNESCO
Professorships