Adult Education in Selected Countries in the Asian Region : A Reference for Policies, Programmes and Delivery Modes

The objectives of this action research programme are to promote international intellectual cooperation in the field of adult literacy education, to support experimental socio-education practices and to disseminate its findings at the international level. Adult learning is increasingly exploring the possibilities afforded through information and communication technologies (ICTs). Alternative and innovative delivery methods have been developed in terms of providing distance education to increase access to educational opportunities, particularly for remote and rural communities. ICTs have also have played an important role in the development and distribution of learning materials, such as facilitating the production of literacy materials in a variety of languages, and enabling increased access to materials to sustain literacy skills, increase continuing education opportunities, and promote lifelong learning. This reference guide details some of the institutions and delivery modes in the administration and co-ordination of adult learning policies and programmes in an Asian context. It represents a starting point for discussions on best practices, future directions, challenges, and achievements in adult learning.Singh, Madhu is the author of 'Adult Education in Selected Countries in the Asian Region : A Reference for Policies, Programmes and Delivery Modes', published 2002 under ISBN 9789282011270 and ISBN 9282011275.