4th World Forum on Lifelong Learning

In December 2014 UNESCO Headquarters will host the 4^th World Forum on Lifelong Learning, entitled “ Lifelong Learning – Condition for Peace and Progress”.

A workgroup with representatives of the organising partners of the Forum has been created. It consists of the president of the Comité Mondial pour l’Apprentissage tout au long de la vie, Mr Yves Attou; UNESCO Assistant Director-General, Dr Qian Tang; Director of the UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning (UIL), Arne Carlsen; and the president of the International Council for Adult Education (ICAE), Mr Alan Tuckett.

The Forum will be organized around four themes:

1. Ensuring lifelong access to basic knowledge for all
2. Developing people-centred learning communities
3. Promoting health throughout life
4. Developing multicultural understanding

500 participants are expected to attend the Forum and discuss the reality and ideal of Lifelong Learning for All, addressing obstacles and success factors, prerequisites and tools, as well as sharing experiences and reflections.