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A strong voice for adult learning and education in Asia – ASPBAE turns 60

The Asia South Pacific Association for Basic and Adult Education (ASPBAE) is one of DVV International’s key partners in Asia. The network represents 264 civil society organisations and individual members in 31 countries. On the occasion of ASPBAE’s 60th anniversary in November 2024, Helen Dabu, Secretary General of ASPBAE, talks about the successes and challenges of this civil society network.

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First Africa Adult Learning and Education (ALE) Conference

A group photo of people gathered on a lawn with palm trees. Two banners on the sides display the text 'MOJA: Adult Learning and Education for Sustainability and Resilience', and sunlight casts shadows across the grass.

The First Africa Adult Learning and Education (ALE) Conference, hosted by DVV International in Cape Town, South Africa, was held from 30 to 31 October 2024. It acknowledged the potential of ALE to contribute to community development and to the Just Transition in Africa. The conference, themed Adult Education for a Just Transition: ALE as a Key to Community Development, brought together adult education practitioners from 16 African nations, including Algeria, Benin, Botswana, Cameroon, Chad, Ethiopia, Malawi, Mali, Morocco, Mozambique, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania, Tunisia, Togo and Uganda, as well as Germany.

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Adult learning and education for climate change mitigation in Southern Africa

Climate change presents unprecedented challenges globally, with Southern Africa being particularly vulnerable due to its economic and environmental dependencies on natural resources. However, adult learning and education (ALE) is perceived as a vital element in terms of building resilience and equipping communities with the skills and knowledge needed to adapt to and mitigate the effects of climate change.

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"Adult education is essential to tackle societal challenges"

In a recent interview with ELM Magazine, Uwe Gartenschlaeger, Director of DVV International and President of the European Association for the Education of Adults (EAEA), talks about the crucial role of adult education for societies and the current challenges facing the sector.

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