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2.5 Managing and implementing the UN Literacy Decade (2003-
2012) in co-operation with UNESCO ED/BAS/LIT.
2.6 Building capacities of Member States in monitoring and evaluation,
especially in the assessment of outcomes and impact
of literacy, non-formal education, adult and lifelong learning.
2.7 Setting up an inter-agency strategic group to develop joint
approaches for the promotion of lifelong learning policies for
all, in particular among developing countries.
EXPECTED OUTCOMES
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Large number of countries with national EFA plans developed
within the framework of lifelong learning, and the
process of implementation launched.
Due attention given to literacy, non-formal education and
adult learning in national EFA plans.
National capacities in designing and implementing holistic
programmes which incorporate components of literacy, nonformal
education and adult learning.
Dakar goals 3 and 4 assessed, monitored and used for decision-making.
Increased number of countries participating in and implementing
the UN Literacy Decade and achieving progress in the
improvement of literacy levels.
Increased national capacities in data collection, analysis,
monitoring and evaluation of literacy, non-formal education,
adult and lifelong learning.
Increased inter-agency co-operation in lifelong learning policies
and strategies for developing countries.
GOAL 3
A holistic, gender-just and integrated approach to adult and
lifelong learning, valuing informal, non-formal and formal
modes of learning, based on the different needs of the disadvantaged
and marginalized.
AREAS OF ACTION
3.1 Documenting and disseminating examples of lifelong learning
which address various groups and integrate all forms of
learning (informal, non-formal and formal) and content,
based on the five pillars of learning, namely learning to know,
to do, to be, to live together and to change.
3.2 Building national capacities to develop open learning systems
through accreditation and equivalency programmes and
building bridges between formal and non-formal learning.
3.3 Documenting and disseminating examples of good practice
which are context-specific and culture-sensitive to the learning
needs of minorities, indigenous peoples and communities
in multicultural and multilingual settings.
3.4 Monitoring the progress achieved in meeting the commitments
and goals of CONFINTEA V. These activities will be policy-driven,
show regional and cultural specificities and take
into account the main themes of CONFINTEA.
3.5 Developing culturally sensitive and gender-sensitive indicators
for planning and evaluation of non-formal, adult and
lifelong learning programmes/projects with an emphasis on
quality.
EXPECTED OUTCOMES
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Knowledge-based policy design and proven practice in literacy,
non-formal education, adult and lifelong learning.
Increased number of countries with improved national capacities
to develop open learning and accreditation systems.
Educational policies and strategies and related material that
promote cultural and linguistic diversity.
National, regional and global reports on progress and developments
in non-formal adult and lifelong learning.
Wider access to literacy, non-formal education, adult and lifelong
learning achieved in many countries through holistic,
inclusive and integrated strategies for the poor and excluded.
Indicators, gender budgets and national capacities in holistic,
integrated, culturally sensitive and gender-fair training
strategies for adult learning.
GOAL 4
An inter-sectoral approach to adult and lifelong learning policies
and practices among governmental, non-governmental,
civil society and international organizations.
AREAS OF ACTION
4.1 Undertaking research to assess adult education policies and
practices used in different areas such as health, work, agriculture,
the environment and other areas of sustainable
development.
4.2 Reinforcing the lifelong learning perspective by organizing
joint projects with various development agencies and sectors.
4.3 Promoting the visibility of adult and lifelong learning worldwide,
across all sectors in co-operation with the media and
using new technologies.
EXPECTED OUTCOMES
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Research-based cross-sectoral strategies and related materials
and resources developed and implemented as a result of
collaborative efforts by all stakeholders across sectors.
Clearly targeted and culturally and gender-sensitive lifelong
learning strategies in health, work, the environment and other
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