Promote and use OER to widen access to education at all levels, both formal and non-formal, in a perspective of lifelong learning, thus contributing to social inclusion, gender equity and special needs education.

UNESCO: 2012 PARIS OER DECLARATION

Phil Ker, Chief Executive of Otago Polytechnic in New Zealand, highlights that "OER is the means by which education at all levels can be more accessible, more affordable and more efficient".

UNESCO: Communication and Information

"The concept of free learning for all students is well aligned with UNESCO's global mission to provide education for all, which now seems imminently more doable with the mainstream adoption of OER in our formal education institutions, " said Dr Visesio Pongi, Director of the UNESCO Office in Apia.

UNESCO: Communication and Information