For the first time in the Arab World
Amman - The Institute of International Cooperation of the German Adult Education Association, dvv international, launched the second edition of the Global Report for Adult Learning and Education (GRALE) in cooperation with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning (UIL) and International Council for Adult Education (ICAE). The launch took place on 8th September, 2013, in Amman, on the occasion of International Literacy Day. Entitled Rethinking Literacy, the second GRALE was launched along the sidelines of the 7th ICAE Academy for Lifelong Learning Advocacy (IALLA) course which is being implemented by dvv international and ICAE for the first time in Jordan and the region.
The launch was attended by approximately 60 participants from Jordan and 40 international adult education experts. The event's agenda included a brief presentation of the Report and a panel discussion featuring representatives from international, regional and Jordanian adult education institutions.
The Report showed that despite the global progress with regards to literacy, disadvantaged populations and individuals are still excluded from quality learning provision. As such, the current Report places a special focus on adult literacy as a foundation for adult learning and education, in addition to other topics such as promoting, financing and conducting quality assurance for adult education programs and strategies.
UIL Deputy Director Carolyn Medel-Anonuevo pointed out that literacy courses are only the first step to lifelong learning and that they should prepare people for future learning by encouraging skills to critically analyse information and take decisions.
In turn, dvv international Regional Director Middle East Katrin Denys stated, "The key to enabling individuals with regards to lifelong learning and development is qualified trainers and facilitators as well as a strong network of education centres close to people's homes."
GRALE is a reference document and an advocacy tool that allows decision makers and practitioners to take stock of and measure progress in adult learning and education. It provides an overview of the trends in adult learning and education in terms of policy discussions and achievements, and presents key results of national reports and regional meetings. It also identifies cross-cutting issues and presents recommendations on how to improve the status of adult learning and education.
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About dvv international
dvv international is the Institute of International Cooperation of the German Adult Education Association. The Association is the umbrella organization of around 1000 independent Adult Education Centers all over Germany. dvv international is engaged in over 40 countries worldwide, fostering adult education as a means to reducing poverty and unemployment. Most of dvv international's activities are funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development.
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About the UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning (UIL)
UIL is a UNESCO-specialised centre for research, training and documentation on lifelong learning policy and practice. UIL provides technical support to Member States, including consulting services and programme monitoring and evaluation.
About the ICAE Academy of Lifelong Learning Advocacy (IALLA)
IALLA is an international course for non-governmental organization (NGO) representatives working in youth and adult education. Since 2004, the program has been implemented six times in various countries worldwide and came to the Arab World for the first time in 2013. The program focuses on the question of how Adult Education can help address pressing social, economical and political issues in the Arab World and how Adult Educators can use global networks and institutions for lobbying. The program also encourages Adult Education leaders to develop joint advocacy initiatives and networks.
About the International Council for Adult Education (ICAE)
Created in 1973, ICAE is a global network composed of non-governmental organizations (NGO), and regional, national and sectorial networks in more than 75 countries. ICAE is an NGO in formal consultative relations with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and with consultative status to the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC). ICAE is a strategic network that promotes adult learning as a tool for active citizenship and informed participation of people.
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