This page provides non-partisan, international, secular resources on educational leadership, higher education governance, and university leadership.
University Leadership
UNESCO: Leadership in Higher Education
A UNESCO background paper examining how university leadership can respond to contemporary challenges
International Association of Universities (IAU) Leadership Resources
The IAU's leadership hub providing resources, initiatives, and global perspectives on responsible, values-based leadership
IAU Executive Leadership Programme
A global leadership-development programme focussing on governance, strategy, risk management, partnerships and transformation
Educational Leadership
UNESCO GEM Report: Leadership in Education
UNESCO's flagship global education monitoring (GEM) report that explores leadership in education to improve learning outcomes
OECD Education Leadership
An OECD resource centre presenting research, policy analysis, and evidence on higher education quality and institutional improvement
Strategy & Governance
UNESCO International Institute for Education Planning (IIEP)
UNESCO's specialist institute for educational planning and management
World Bank Education & Skills Portal
The WB's portal on education and skills development
Evidence & Benchmarking
OECD Education at a Glance
The OECD's annual publication providing internationally comparable data and indicators on education systems
OECD Education GPS
An interactive platform offering comparative education indicators & data for benchmarkingÂ