Type of the organization: Public body / Scientific and executive institution

Business Line: Education Policy and Educational Research

Organisation profile: The Institouto Ekpedeftikis Politikis (IEP), or the Institute of Educational Policy, is a public body based in Greece that serves as the official scientific and executive body supporting the Greek Ministry of Education, Religious Affairs and Sports.

IEP plays a central role in shaping Greek national education policy and ensures alignment with European frameworks. Its expertise encompasses curriculum reform, teacher training, educational evaluation, and social equity.

Within the DC4Democracy consortium, IEP leads Work Package 6 (Policy Recommendations and Sustainability), focusing on embedding new digital competences into formal education systems by formulating recommendations, ensuring strategic alignment, facilitating institutional adoption, and developing a sustainability guide and repository.