Department for Educational Studies and Consultancy, Nuffic (DESC)

Study and consultancy department of the Nuffic (see separate entry) which main purpose is to work in support of internationalization of education, the improvement of education and education systems in developing countries and countries in transition. In these areas, the activities consist of: studies and publications; advisory works; short-term training programmes; lectures and seminars

Maintains a bibliographical database on education on the Third World: literacy, formal/non-formal education, extension/communication, vocational and technical education, cultural dimensions and gender issues. 1985 to date. Available online via KIT. Background information via the Nuffic WWW.

Formerly known (in part) as CESO