Welcome to the African Council for Distance Education (ACDE)

The African Council for Distance Education (ACDE) is a continental educational organization comprising African universities and other higher education institutions, which are committed to expanding access to quality education and training through Open and Distance Learning (ODL), including e-learning. It is registered under the laws of Kenya as an International educational nonprofit making organization, and has its headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya. Read more…

Our Vision

The vision of ACDE is to become a major player in the promotion and advocacy for ODL including e-Learning.

Our Programmes

Being an ACDE members provides an opportunity for institutions and individuals to join other Vice Chancellors, Rectors, academicians, researchers, policy makers and ODL practitioners from other universities and higher education institutions on the African continent.

ODL Resources

Browse and search for information leading to knowledge creation and application by distance education practitioners.

Connect with colleagues

Explore the open and distance education community and its many projects, or learn how you can participate.

OUR MEMBERS