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The information network on education |
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This resolution reinforces the functioning of EURYDICE in order to produce reliable and comparable information on systems and national policies in education. Resolution of the Council and Ministers of Education meeting within the Council of 6 December 1990 on the network Eurydice information on education in the European Community [Official Journal C 329, 31.12.1990].
Objectives
In order to intensify and improve the educational cooperation between Member States and to facilitate the preparation of initiatives at the national and community network Eurydice is the main instrument of information on structures, systems and developments and in the field of education. EURYDICE acts as an observatory, highlighting both the diversity of systems and their common trends.
Activities and composition eurodice develops and publishes mainly:
* Monographs, comparable and regularly updates on the organisation of education systems;
* Comparative studies on specific topics of interest;
* Indicators.
The information provided by the national units are prepared and analyzed by the Brussels-based European Unit. It has a database great detail on education systems in Europe, EURYBASE. EURYDICE develops and publishes analyses and comparative descriptive as well as indicators and surveys on the educational systems of participating countries.
The network is composed of national units and a European Unit, set up by ministries of education. The countries participating in the network are:
* Member States of the European Union (EU);
* Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway;
* Turkey, Bulgaria, Romania.
Cooperation with other institutions
EURYDICE cooperates closely with the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training (CEDEFOP) and with the European Training Foundation (ETF).
Background
Since 1976 the European Council called for the implementation of a network for exchanging information and experiences on the organization of higher education. However, it was not until 1980 that this desire itself with the institution of EURYDICE network. Ten years later, the Council adopted a resolution dealing specifically with Eurydice and aimed at strengthening its services.
The Treaty on European Union signed in Maastricht in 1992, thanks to the introduction of Article 149, marked a significant step forward, stressing the importance of exchanging information and experiences on issues common to education systems of Member States. Since 1995, developing EURYDICE is provided by the SOCRATES. |
