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Foundations of Adult Education in Africa

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During the 1990s it became clear that adult learning must be an important part of all strategies for development. In a series of world conferences between 1990 and 1996, various agencies of the United Nations addressed the issues of education for all, the environment, human rights, population, social development, the status of women, human settlements and food security. Each of these conferences recognised that progress would be dependent on adult members of society transforming their life circumstances and gaining greater control over their lives.

Foundations of Adult Education in Africa 1.985 MB

Organisation UNESCO Institute for Education /DVV/University of Botswana

Author Fredrick Nafuko, Maurice Amutabi, Ruth Otanga

Topic

Region Southern Africa

Sector Academia

Type Report / Study