Based on the historic background and development of lifelong education (learning) in China, this paper introduces major developments of lifelong education (learning) that have been achieved through adopting a series of measures under policies issued by the Chinese government since the 1990s. Throughout the decades, efforts have been made to…

This article examines the development and the legacy of a policy making experience that was undertaken in Brazil from 2004 to 2006, under a project labelled "Educating for Freedom". The project sought to provide prison inmates with access to education. It was carried out by a coalition that comprised the Ministry of Education, the…

Explores reasons for the mismatch between Australian government policy and funding for vocational education and training and occupations not in industries defended by national standards, which receive no funding. Suggests the need for redefinition of terms and training pathways as well as recognition of prior learning. (SK)

The article presents extracts and summaries from the UNESCO preliminary draft recommendation to Member States concerning the development of adult education, and, in anticipation of confirmation by the 1976 General Conference (with profound consequences for adult education predicted), it outlines steps to be taken by adult educationists before the…