Publication: Adult Education in Sub-Saharan Africa
Date
2001-11
ISSN
Published
2001-11
Author(s)
Lauglo, Jon
Abstract
The note describes the major findings of
the study "Engaging with adults", which reviews
the international experience with adult basic education
(ABE), with a focus on Africa. As a foundation for improved
conditions of life, basic education serves not only the
young, but adolescents and adults who may have been missed
by the educational system. Illiteracy is a major barrier to
poverty alleviation, and needs to be addressed, through
quality education, and effective ABE programs. The note
outlines a range of policy issues for governments to
strengthen its support of ABE, from targeting vulnerable
groups, through the roles governments and nongovernmental
organizations can play - including those of businesses and
industry - to institutionalizing ABE, thus enhancing
literacy and numeracy, as well as information technology.
Recommendations suggest strong political leadership, and
considerable investment in institutional development to
diversify programs so as to be responsive to local demand.
Citation
“Lauglo, Jon. 2001. Adult Education in Sub-Saharan Africa. Africa Region Findings & Good Practice Infobriefs; No. 195. © World Bank, Washington, DC. http://openknowledge.worldbank.org/entities/publication/b0ee5f84-1c5a-5e4c-9d5c-0bbe719a59ef License: CC BY 3.0 IGO.”