Vision, mission, goals
Vision
The Institute for the Development of Education (IDE) believes that higher education, in the context of lifelong learning, is of key importance to the creation of a knowledge-based society.
IDE considers that a knowledge society must be characterised by a balance between social and economic development as well as by respect both for democratic principles and for the rights and needs of individuals.
Mission
IDE is a non-profit and non-governmental organisation committed to the development, advocacy and implementation of higher education policies in Croatia that will promote and ensure:
- democratic governance (availability of services and information for stakeholders in higher education and their representation in the decision-making process);
- social inclusion (equal access to higher education for individuals from all social groups);
- flexibility (ensuring that the higher education system corresponds to the needs of individuals, society and the labour market);
- quality (promoting innovation and excellence).
IDE acts by developing and advocating higher education policies, cooperating with institutions on development projects and providing information and advising services for individuals and institutions in higher education.
Goals
- To develop and advocate higher education policies that correspond to the needs of a knowledge society as well as respect the rights and needs of individuals;
- To enhance the system of higher education in Croatia, as well as the work and services of institutions in higher education by providing them with necessary expertise and technical support;
- To raise access to higher education by enabling equal access to information and financial aid for higher education for all interested individuals.
