ALECSO

Overview

The Arab League Educational, Cultural and Scientific Organization (ALECSO) is a specialized agency of the Arab League, established in 1970 with its headquarters in Tunis, Tunisia. Its primary mission is to promote cooperation among Arab countries in the fields of education, culture, and science. ALECSO works to improve educational systems, enhance literacy, and support higher education across the Arab world. It also plays a crucial role in preserving Arab heritage, promoting the Arabic language, and fostering cultural exchange. In the scientific domain, ALECSO encourages research, technological advancement, and innovation. The organization supports collaboration between Arab universities and research centers while implementing programs to protect historical and cultural landmarks. Similar to UNESCO, ALECSO focuses on strengthening intellectual and scientific ties among Arab nations to drive sustainable development and cultural enrichment.

Category:
Arab Organization
Sectors of Interest:
Arts and Culture, Democratic Governance, Education
Subsectors of Interest:
Scientific research, Intercultural & interreligious dialogue, Arts and culture for development, Education reform
Country of Coverage:
Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates, Yemen
Headquarters:
Tunisia