Values and principles

The values and principles that IDE upholds are: 

• Lifelong learning
  Understanding the need for continuous learning and the role of higher education and lifelong learning in contributing to greater social inclusion of individuals and social groups. 
   
• International cooperation
  Promoting international cooperation and mobility in higher education in order to increase quality and competitiveness in higher education.
   
• Democracy
  Promoting the principles of participatory democracy in order to strengthen the solidarity and social responsibility of individuals and institutions. Promoting the exchange of information, stances and ideas of stakeholders in the process of defining higher education policies, in order to reach decisions that are based on real needs.
   
• Human rights
  The respect for all human rights, especially the human right to education, and the fight against all forms of discrimination.
   
• Social cohesion
  Encouraging trust, cooperation and dialogue among individuals in all social groups.

In the implementation of its activities, IDE bases itself on the following values and principles: 

• Excellence
  Commitment to achieving the highest standards of professionalism and excellence in all aspects of IDE’s work.
   
• Human resources
  Enthusiasm, creativity, innovation, diligence, efficiency, team work, solidarity and mutual assistance, as well as continual professional development as the preconditions for professional success.
   
• Ethical conduct
  Respect for high ethical standards, especially the principles of accountability, impartiality and transparency.
   
• Quality assurance
  Continuous quality control as a precondition for achieving excellent results.

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