Mission
	Within the framework of the activities of the World Conference on Higher Education (WCHE) Follow-up, and as a part of UNESCO's inter-sectoral activities, UNESCO has launched a Forum Higher Education, Research and Knowledge, in cooperation with and funded by the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida) . The UNESCO Forum on Higher Education, Research and Knowledge is an initiative focusing on research in and on higher education and knowledge. The Forum provides a platform for researchers, policy-makers and experts to engage critically with research issues and research findings.

The objective is to widen our understanding of systems, structures, policies, trends and developments in higher education, research and knowledge. Within these areas, the work of the Forum is focused on: - gathering and engaging with existing and ongoing research; - identifying research gaps and new priorities; - stimulating and facilitating research; - bringing to the fore current issues and debates; - making available research findings; - disseminating information on policies and practice;