In recent decades, South-East Asia has undergone rapid economic growth and overall development. However, despite these positive macro trends, there are vast disparities between and within countries in terms of living standards and social and economic opportunities, resulting in a rise in...
It is this statement by Paulo Freire which inspires David Atchoarena , acting director of UIL, in his work pursuing education and lifelong learning for all. In this interview , he shares some of...
The critical issue of recognizing the undocumented qualifications of refugees was discussed at a meeting of experts in Germany last month. Delegates heard how obtaining recognition for foreign vocational qualifications, especially in situations where documentation is missing or is perceived as...
‘The user at the centre’ was this year’s theme of the second biennale on Validation of Prior Learning (VPL), which was held in Aarhus, Denmark from 25 to 27 April 2017. The biennale brought together around 200 participants representing government departments in the field of...
The Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization Regional Centre for Lifelong Learning (SEAMEO CELLL) launched an online portal on 6 March 2017 to share good practice and disseminate relevant information related to lifelong learning in the region. The portal is part of a bigger project,...
Policy-makers and researchers from Ethiopia, Kenya, Namibia, Rwanda and the United Republic of Tanzania came together in Nairobi, Kenya, on 23 and 24 February 2017 to discuss strategic approaches to promoting lifelong learning in their respective countries.
Directors of adult education...
The UNESCO Institute of Lifelong Learning (UIL) has reviewed and updated its Global Observatory of Recognition, Validation and Accreditation (RVA) of Non-formal and Informal Learning . The online platform currently comprises...
The Slovak Republic is reforming its education system to give a more central role to lifelong learning . The Lifelong Learning Department of the Slovak Ministry of Education, Science, Research and Sport is an important member of the reform and planning working...
National stakeholders from several ministries and centres responsible for non-formal learning, as well as civil society partners and international experts, came together on 15 and 16 December 2016, in Tashkent City, to share their expertise and consult on the draft of the new lifelong learning...
