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Publications
All publications by the UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning are accessible on UNESDOC.
Bali manifesto, embracing inclusion: a roadmap to lifelong learning for all
2023
UNESCO
CONFINTEA VII Seventh International Conference on Adult Education : final report; adult learning and education for sustainable development: a transformative agenda
2023
UNESCO
International trends of lifelong learning in higher education: research report
2023
UNESCO
Institutional practices of implementing lifelong learning in higher education: research report
2023
UNESCO
UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning (UIL): annual report, 2022
2023
UNESCO
From radio to artificial intelligence: review of innovative technology in literacy and education for refugees, migrants and internally displaced persons
2022
UNESCO
Leveraging innovative technology in literacy and education programmes for refugees, migrants and internally displaced persons
2022
UNESCO
CONFINTEA VII Marrakech Framework for Action: harnessing the transformational power of adult learning and education
2022
UNESCO
Transforming higher education institutions into lifelong learning institutions
2022
UNESCO
The contribution of higher education institutions to lifelong learning: global survey report presented to the UNESCO World Higher Education Conference (WHEC2022)
2022
UNESCO
Policy brief: The contribution of higher education institutions to lifelong learning
Making lifelong learning a reality: a handbook
2022
UNESCO
The Power of Lifelong Learning
2022
UNESCO
5th global report on adult learning and education: citizenship education: empowering adults for change
2022
UNESCO
5th global report on adult learning and education: citizenship education: empowering adults for change; executive summary
2022
UNESCO
Lifelong learning opportunities for all: medium-term strategy 2022–2029
2022
UNESCO
A transformative agenda: outcomes of the CONFINTEA VII regional preparatory conferences
2022
UNESCO
UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning (UIL): annual report, 2021
2022
UNESCO
International webinar on family literacy and Indigenous and local learning - Report
CONFINTEA VII Regional Preparatory Conference for the Arab States
2022
UNESCO
CONFINTEA VII Regional Preparatory Conference for Asia and the Pacific
2022
UNESCO
CONFINTEA VII Regional Preparatory Conference for Europe and North America
2022
UNESCO
CONFINTEA VII Regional Preparatory Conference for Latin America and the Caribbean
2022
UNESCO
CONFINTEA VII Regional Preparatory Conference for Africa
2022
UNESCO
From emergency to resilience: building healthy and resilient cities through learning; fifth International Conference on Learning Cities, Yeonsu, Republic of Korea, 27 to 30 October 2021: conference report
2022
UNESCO
Inclusive lifelong learning in cities: policies and practices for vulnerable groups
2021
UNESCO
Guidelines on open and distance learning for youth and adult literacy
2021
UNESCO
Snapshots of learning cities’ responses to COVID-19
2021
UNESCO
Education in prison: a literature review
2021
UNESCO
Integrated approaches to literacy and skills development: examples of best practice in adult learning programmes
2021
UNESCO
Curriculum globALE: competency framework for adult educators
2021
UNESCO
UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning (UIL): annual report, 2020
2021
UNESCO
UNESCO COVID-19 Education Response – Education Sector issue notes – Adult learning and education and COVID-19
2020
UNESCO
Deuxième phase de la recherche-action sur la mesure des apprentissages des bénéficiaires des programmes d'alphabétisation: référentiel de compétences harmonisé
2020
UNESCO
How cities are utilizing the power of non-formal and informal learning to respond to the COVID-19 crisis
August 2020
UNESCO
Trends in Adult Learning and Education in the Arab States – Findings from the Fourth Global Report on Adult Learning and Education (GRALE 4)
2020
UNESCO
Higher education institutions’ engagement with the community
August 2020
Embracing a culture of lifelong learning: contribution to the Futures of Education initiative
2020
UNESCO
UNESCO COVID-19 Education Response Education Sector issue Issue note n° 2.5 – June 2020
June 2020
UNESCO
UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning (UIL): annual report, 2019
2020
UNESCO
Unlocking the potential of family and intergenerational learning
2020
UNESCO
Trends in Adult Learning and Education in Africa: Findings from the 4th Global Report on Adult Learning and Education
2020
UNESCO
Addressing global citizenship education in adult learning and education: summary report
2019
4th global report on adult learning and education: leave no one behind: participation, equity and inclusion
2019
UNESCO
Global inventory of regional and national qualifications frameworks 2019, volume II: national and regional cases
2019
UNESCO
Books beyond bars: The transformative potential of prison libraries
2019
Towards CONFINTEA VII: Adult learning and education and the 2030 Agenda
2019
Global Inventory of Regional and National Qualifications Frameworks 2019, Volume I: Thematic chapters
Pathways to empowerment: Recognizing the competences of Syrian refugees in Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon and Turkey
2018
UNESCO
Recognition, validation and accreditation of youth and basic education as a foundation for lifelong learning
2018
Promoting lifelong learning for all: The experiences of Ethiopia, Kenya, Namibia, Rwanda and the United Republic of Tanzania
2018
The Global Inventory of Regional and National Qualifications Frameworks 2017, Volume II
2017
UNESCO-sponsored
Conference Report: Third International Conference on Learning Cities
2017
UNESCO & UIL
Learning cities and the SDGs: a guide to action
2017
UIL
The Global Inventory of Regional and National Qualifications Frameworks 2017, Volume I
2017
CONFINTEA VI Mid-Term Review 2017 - The status of adult learning and education in Asia and the Pacific - regional report
2017
CONFINTEA VI Mid-Term Review 2017 - The status of adult learning and education in Europe and North America - regional report
2017
CONFINTEA VI Mid-Term Review 2017 - The status of adult learning and education in the Arab States - regional report
2017
CONFINTEA VI Mid-Term Review 2017 - The status of adult learning and education in Latin America and the Caribbean - regional report
2017
CONFINTEA VI Mid-Term Review 2017: the status of adult learning and education in sub-Saharan Africa; regional report
2017
CONFINTEA VI Mid-Term Review 2017 - Progress, challenges, and opportunities: The status of adult learning and education
2017
Unlocking the potential of urban communities, volume II: case studies of sixteen learning cities
2017
UIL
Fostering a culture of reading and writing: Examples of dynamic literate environments
2017
Lifelong learning in transformation: promising practices in Southeast Asia
2017
Learning together across generations: guidelines for family literacy and learning programmes
2017
Pourquoi la RAMAA est importante pour le secteur de l’alphabétisation : témoignages des pays
Third Global Report on Adult Learning and Education: The Impact of Adult Learning and Education on Health and Well-Being; Employment and the Labour Market; and Social, Civic and Community Life
2016
Promoting Health and Literacy for Women’s Empowerment
2016
Literacy in multilingual and multicultural contexts: Effective Approaches to Adult Learning and Education
2016
Self-construction and Social Transformation: Lifelong, Lifewide and Life-deep Learning
2016
Jóvenes participando en la educación comunitaria: testimonios de empoderamiento desde América Latina
2016
Conference report: 2nd International Conference on Learning Cities: Building Sustainable Learning Cities, 28-30 September 2015, Mexico City
2016
UIL
Harnessing the Potential of ICTs: Literacy and Numeracy Programmes Using Radio, TV, Mobile Phones, Tablets and Computers
2016
Closing the Gap: Opportunities for Distance Education to Benefit Adult Learners in Higher Education
2016
Narrowing the Gender Gap: Empowering Women through Literacy Programmes
Global inventory of regional and national qualifications frameworks, volume I: thematic chapters
2015
Transforming Our World: Literacy for Sustainable Development
2015
Communities in Action – Lifelong Learning for Sustainable Development
2015
UNESCO
The Evolution and Impact of Literacy Campaigns and Programmes 2000–2014
2015
Unlocking the potential of urban communities: case studies of twelve learning cities
2015
UIL & NILE
Learning FamiliesIntergenerational Approaches to Literacy Teaching and LearningLearning Families – Intergenerational Literacy
2015
Action Research: Measuring Literacy Programme Participants’ Learning Outcomes - Results of the First Phase (2011–2014)
Impact of Distance Education on Adult Learning: Distance education in European higher education - the potential (Report 3)
2015
The Role of Higher Education in Promoting Lifelong Learning
Building a Learning Society in Japan, the Republic of Korea and Singapore
2015
Action research to improve youth and adult literacy: Empowering learners in a multilingual world
2015
Global Inventory of Regional and National Qualifications Frameworks, Volume II: National and Regional Cases
2015
Impact of Distance Education on Adult Learning: Distance education in European higher education - the students (Report 2)
2014
Élaboration du cadre normatif dans une approche sectorielle de l’éducation en République démocratique du Congo : enjeux, défis et perspectives
2014
Impact of Distance Education on Adult Learning: Distance education in European higher education - The offer (Report 1)
2014
Youth Driving Community Education: Testimonies of Empowerment from Asia and the Pacific
2014
Learning to Fly: Family-oriented Literacy Education in Schools
2014
Literacy and Education for Sustainable Development and Women’s Empowerment
2014
Fondements et philosophie de l'éducation des adultes en Afrique
2014
Socio-psychologie de l'éducation des adultes en Afrique
2014
Key Issues and Policy Considerations in Promoting Lifelong Learning in Selected African Countries: Ethiopia, Kenya, Namibia, Rwanda and Tanzania
2014
Conference report: International Conference on Learning Cities; lifelong learning for all: inclusion, prosperity and sustainability in cities
2014
UNESCO & UIL
Second Global Report on Adult Learning and Education: Rethinking Literacy
Linking recognition practices and national qualifications frameworks: international benchmarking of experiences and strategies on the recognition, validation and accreditation (RVA) of non-formal and informal learning
2013
Literacy and women's empowerment: stories of success and inspiration
2013
Global National Qualifications Framework Inventory - Prepared for ASEM Education Ministers Conference, Kuala Lumpur, 13-14 May 2013 (ASEMME 4)
2013
Aportes conceptuales de la educación de personas jóvenes y adultas: hacia la construcción de sentidos comunes en la diversidad
2013
Looking forward with LIFE, Literacy Initiative for Empowerment: global LIFE mid-term evaluation report 2006-2011
2012
Accreditation of prior learning as a lever for lifelong learning: lessons learnt from the New Opportunities Initiative, Portugal
2011
Optimising learning, education and publishing in Africa: the language factor; a review and analysis of theory and practice in mother-tongue and bilingual education in sub-Saharan Africa
2011
Management of adult education organisations in Africa
2011
Gender and Literacy: Building Capacity for Research in Africa
2011
Conceptual evolution and policy developments in lifelong learning
2011
Why and how Africa should invest in African languages and multilingual education: an evidence- and practice-based policy advocacy brief
2010
CONFINTEA VI, Sixth International Conference on Adult Education: final report
2010
UIL
Recognition, validation and accreditation of non-formal and informal learning in UNESCO member states
2015
Advancing literacy: a review of LIFE 2006-2009: Literacy Initiative for Empowerment
2009
From literacy to lifelong learning: trends, issues and challenges in youth and adult education in Latin America and the Caribbean; regional synthesis report
2009
The State and development of adult learning and education in the Arab States: regional synthesis report
2009
The State and development of adult learning and education in Europe, North America and Israel: regional synthesis report
2009
The State and development of adult learning and education in Asia and the Pacific: regional synthesis report
2009
Literacy and Multiculturality: Latin American Perspectives
2009
The State and development of adult learning and education in Subsaharan Africa: regional synthesis report
2009
Global Report on Adult Learning and Education
2009
Regional Meeting of Arab LIFE Countries, 3-6 December 2007, Marrakech
2008
Recommitting to Literacy to Face African Challenges: the African Regional Conference in Support of Global Literacy, 10-12 September 2007, Bamako, Mali
2008
Family literacy: enjoying language together; materials for practical work with parents and children in preschool and kindergarten
2008
Family literacy: experiences from Africa and around the world
2008
Literacy and the Promotion of Citizenship: discourses and effective practices
2008
Regional Meeting of Asia and Pacific LIFE Countries, 21-24 January 2008, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Regional Meeting of African LIFE Countries, 29 to 31 January 2008, Maputo
2008
Signposts to literacy for sustainable development
2008
Family literacy: a global approach to lifelong learning; effective practices in family literacy and intergenerational learning around the world
2008
Developing programmes for adult learners in Africa
2007
Literacy Initiative for Empowerment, LIFE: vision and strategy paper, 2006-2015
2007
Beating the drums for attention: proceedings and outcomes of the Socrates/Grundtvig Network International Adult Learners Week in Europe (IntALWinE)
2007
Making the connections: why literacy matters for HIV prevention
2007
Literacy, knowledge and development: South-South policy dialogue on quality education for adults and young people
2007
Making a difference: effective practices in literacy in Africa
2007
Foundations of adult education in Africa
2005
Strengthening the training of adult educators: learning from an inter-regional exchange of experience
2005
Adult learning and poverty reduction
2005
Museums, libraries and cultural heritage: democratising culture, creating knowledge and building bridges; report
2005
Adult learning and the changing world of work; report
2005
Monitoring and evaluation of adult learning
2005
Energizing ALADIN
2005
Urban literacy: communication, identity and learning in development contexts
Du multilinguisme à la société du savoir: quelles stratégies? (From Multilingualism to Knowledge Societies: What Strategies Work Best?)
2005
I did it my way: journeys of learning in Europe
2006
Discovering literacy: access routes to written culture for a group of women in Mexico
2005
The Psychology of adult learning in Africa
2005
Meeting basic learning needs in the informal sector: integrating education and training for decent work, empowerment and citizenship
2005
Institutionalising lifelong learning: creating conducive environments for adult learning in the Asian context
2004
Unshackling literacy: a plea for a political vision of its rehabilitation
2004
Citizenship, democracy and lifelong learning
23 Apr. 2001
Ecological education in everyday life: ALPHA 2000
2002
Integrating lifelong learning perspectives
2002
Adult education in selected countries in the Asian Region: a reference for policies, programmes and delivery modes
2002
Addressing gender relations in HIV preventive education
2002
50 Years UNESCO Institute for Education: towards an open learning world
2002
Creative and Inclusive Strategies for Lifelong Learning: report of International Roundtable, 27-29 November 2000
2001
Practicing lifelong learning in Asia in the 21st century
2001
Why eat green cucumber at the time of dying? Exploring the link between women's literacy and development: a Nepal perspective
2001
From idea to virtual reality: ALADIN, the Adult Learning Documentation and Information Network; report of a CONFINTEA V workshop and its follow-up
2000
The Financing of adult learning in civil society: a European exploratory study
2000
Unlocking people's creative forces: a transnational study of adult learning policies
2000
Learning gender justice through women's discourses
1999
Adult learning and the challenges of the 21st century: a series of 29 booklets documenting workshops held at the Fifth International Conference on Adult Education
1999
Alphabétisation durable, défi au non-développement: le cas de l’Afrique subsaharienne (Sustainable Literacy in the Face of Non-Development: The Case of Sub-Saharan Africa)
1999
Glossary of adult learning in Europe
1999
Breaking through: engendering monitoring and evaluation in adult education
1999
Gender, innovation and education in Latin America
1999
Questions of intimacy: rethinking population education
1999
Alphabétisation 1919-1999: mais que sont devenues nos campagnes?
1999
The Economics and financing of adult education: report of CONFINTEA V
1999
Africa and the democratic challenge: an essay on adult education for democracy and the culture of peace
1999
Literacy, tradition and progress: enrolment and retention in an African rural literacy programme
1998
Reflecting visions: new perspectives on adult education for indigenous peoples
1998
Literacy and the mind: the contexts and cognitive consequences of literacy practice
1998
Adult learning in a world at risk: emerging policies and strategies; expectations and prospects for the 21st century as voiced by respondents to a 1996 UNESCO questionnaire in preparation for the fifth International Conference on Adult Education (CONFINTE
1997
Alpha 97: basic education and institutional environments
1997
Making a difference: innovations in adult education
1997
Negotiating and creating spaces of power: women's educational practices amidst crisis
1997
Sharpening our tools: improving evaluation in adult and nonformal education
1997
Women reading the world: policies and practices of literacy in Asia
1996
ALPHA 96: basic education and work
1996
Basic education in prisons
1995
Women, education and empowerment: pathways towards autonomy
1995
Analphabétismes et alphabétisations (au pluriel) (Illiteracies and Literacies (Plural))
1993
Education in informatics for women by women: international workshop
1993
Education permanente en profondeur (Permanent Education in Depth)
1993
Literacy, socialisation and employment
1993
ALPHA 92: current research in literacy; literacy strategies in the community movement
1992
Adult education and work
1992
Stratégies d'alphabétisation dans le mouvement associatif
1992
The Future of literacy and the literacy of the future
1992
Adult education for international understanding, human rights and peace
1992
Standardization of national languages
1991
ALPHA 90: current research in literacy
1990
Relevance, balance and integration of the content of general education: achievement, trends and issues; a synthesis
1990
Researching literacy in industrialised countries: trends and prospects
1990
Manuel sur la formation pour la postalphabétisation et l'éducation fondamentale (Handbook on Training for Post-Literacy and Basic Education)
1990
A Selective bibliography on literacy in industrialised countries
1990
Functional literacy in Eastern and Western Europe: report
1990
Functional illiteracy and adult basic education in the Netherlands
1990
Functional illiteracy in Belgium
1990
Evaluating "Literacy for development" projects, programs and campaigns: evaluation planning, design and implementation, and utilization of evaluation results
1990
Articulation of pre-school with primary school in Hungary: an alternative entry model
1989
Non-conventional approaches to education at the primary level
1989
Handbook on learning strategies for post-literacy and continuing education
1992
Child-to-child: another path to learning
1988
Vocational education in transition: a seven-country study of curricula for lifelong vocational learning
1988
Functional illiteracy in industrialized countries: an analytical bibliography
1987
Learning strategies for post-literacy and continuing education in Algeria, Egypt and Kuwait
1987
Learning strategies for post-literacy and continuing education in China, India, Indonesia, Nepal, Thailand and Vietnam
1986
Learning strategies for post-literacy and continuing education in Brazil, Colombia, Jamaica and Venezuela
1986
Final Report: Orientation Seminar for the Arab States on the Development of Learning Strategies for Post-literacy and Continuing Education in the Perspective of Lifelong Education
1986
Functional illiteracy and literacy provision in developed countries: the case of the Federal Republic of Germany
1986
Learning strategies for post-literacy and continuing education in Kenya, Nigeria, Tanzania and United Kingdom
1985
Evaluation of nonformal education programs: the applicability and utility of the criterion-sampling approach
1985
Final report:Orientation Seminar for Latin America and the Caribbean on the Development of Learning Strategies for Post-literacy and Continuing Education in the Perspective of Lifelong education
1985
Temas de post-alfabetización (Post-Literacy: Related Issues)
1985
El Desarrollo de estrategias de aprendizaje para la post-alfabetización y la educación continua de los neo-alfabetos en la perspectiva de la educación permanente en Venezuela
1985
ALPHA 94: literacy and cultural development strategies in rural areas
1994
Global perspectives on recognising non-formal and informal learning: why recognition matters
2015
