The Right to Learn--A Development Priority.

Watson, Gladys

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Publication Date: 1985

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The Right to Learn--A Development Priority.

Watson, Gladys

Canadian Library Journal, v42 n4 p197-201 Aug 1985

Various projects implemented to combat illiteracy in the Third World are explored. Highlights include women's ability to exercise right to learn, adult illiteracy rates, World Literacy of Canada (WLC), the Nicaraguan literacy crusade, and a WLC development education program that encouraged Canadians to prepare materials in "plain writing." (7 references) (EJS)

Descriptors: Adult Literacy, Adult Programs, Developed Nations, Developing Nations, Females, Global Approach, Illiteracy, International Programs

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Canada

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