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More than 400 international stakeholders from 98 countries gathered today in Suwon, Republic of Korea, to review the implementation of adult learning and education across the world. At a global meeting organized jointly by the UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning (UIL) and the two cities of Suwon and Osan in the Republic of Korea, participants shared concerns about the mixed progress achieved in providing adult learning and education opportunities to youth and adults in different countries and regions of the world. This review of the sixth International Conference on Adult Education (CONFINTEA VI) and its outcome document, the Belém Framework for Action, comes at a time when countries are working to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), especially SDG 4 on education and lifelong learning. More...

The power of adult learning can only be fully realized through a shared global vision. Adult learning and education (ALE) is dynamic; and, despite a growing focus on the acquisition of basic literacy and numeracy skills in recent decades, a wider understanding of the value and usefulness of ALE has been reflected in recent policy development. If we are to achieve a more inclusive, sustainable world, we must examine the progress made thus far in the field of ALE and find ways to respond to the outstanding challenges, taking into account local and regional context. More...