The new Wales: a learning country

Author: Francis, Hywel

Abstract:

In this article the author discusses the notion, pioneered by the Welsh Local Government Association (WLGA), of Wales as a learning country. Poverty in Wales is looked at, focusing on the crucial factors of access to education and jobs and advocating the recognition that conquering poverty and improving lifelong learning are integral parts of a long term strategy that recognises the need for an all-embracing learning environment. The article then looks at social partnerships from the perspectives of the importance of lifelong learning and the centrality of sustainability.

Subjects: Lifelong learning; Adult and community education; Finance; Governance; Teaching and learning; Disadvantaged; Culture

Keywords: Local government; Community education; Poverty; Government role; Learning society; Adult learning; Community development

Geographic subjects: Europe; Wales; Great Britain

Published: Leicester, England: National Institute of Adult Continuing Education, 2000

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Journal title: Adults learning

Journal volume : 12

Journal number: 2

Journal date: October 2000

Pages: pp.17-18

ISSN: 0955-2308

Statement of responsibility: Hywel Francis

Resource type: Article

Call Number:
TD/TNC 71.16