Islamic Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization

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The Islamic Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) is a specialized institution that promotes education, science, culture, and communication across member states of the Islamic world.


Statements (46)
Predicate Object
instanceOf intergovernmental organization
specialized organization of the Islamic world
abbreviation ICESCO
aimsTo promote peace and understanding through culture and education
strengthen cooperation among member states in cultural affairs
strengthen cooperation among member states in education
strengthen cooperation among member states in scientific research
alternativeName Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
continent Africa
cooperatesWith Islamic Development Bank
UNESCO
fieldOfWork communication
culture
education
science
focusesOn development of educational systems in member states
preservation of cultural heritage in Islamic countries
promotion of Islamic culture
promotion of intercultural dialogue
promotion of scientific research in the Islamic world
promotion of the Arabic language
support for literacy and basic education
foundedBy Organisation of Islamic Cooperation
hasOfficialLanguage Arabic
English
French
hasReligiousContext Islam
hasScope international
headquartersCountry Morocco
headquartersLocation Rabat
legalStatus international organization
memberOf Organisation of Islamic Cooperation system
mission to promote education, science, culture and communication in the Islamic world
parentOrganization Organisation of Islamic Cooperation
regionServed Islamic world
member states of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation
sector communication and information sector
culture sector
education sector
science and technology sector
shortName ICESCO
typeOfOrganization specialized agency of the Islamic world
worksOn capacity building in education for member states
cultural exchange programs among member states
programs to safeguard cultural and civilizational heritage in the Islamic world
science and technology policy for member states


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