The Institute of Distance and Continuing Education is conscious of the national goal of providing equality of access to education and recognizes the natural right of all Guyanese to education. In fulfilling its objectives, the Institute provides leadership in the field of Adult Open and Distance learning, develops and implements a variety of educational programmes. It operates within communities and in collaboration with Faculties of the University, Government, as well as non-Governmental agencies. The Institute’s programmes allow adults to choose courses which are directly related to their needs, be they for personal development and enrichment, job advancement or higher academic pursuits.