Is it a Priority?Prof. E. P. Bhalalusesa University of Dar
Is it a Priority?Prof. E. P. Bhalalusesa University of Dar
Is it a Priority?Prof. E. P. Bhalalusesa University of Dar
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What do statistics say about<br />
l<strong>it</strong>eracy?<br />
‣According to EFA Global Mon<strong>it</strong>oring Report<br />
(2007), there are 774 million adults worldwide–<br />
‣Nearly 1 in 5 lack basic l<strong>it</strong>eracy skills.<br />
‣Women’s l<strong>it</strong>eracy account for 64% <strong>of</strong> adults<br />
who are not l<strong>it</strong>erate worldwide.<br />
‣On current trends 72 out <strong>of</strong> 101 countries for<br />
which projections were calculated will not<br />
succeed in halving adult ill<strong>it</strong>eracy by 2015.<br />
‣Tanzania is one <strong>of</strong> the countries at serious risk