Lifelong learning: sharing the Tunisian experience

In this paper the author offers a brief overview of changes in Tunisia following independence in 1955. Reforms to the education system immediately introduced included free education, compulsory basic education, adjusted learning schedule to meet rural needs and social and psychological assistance for young people who have specific needs. While adult literacy remains an ongoing concern a new approach integrates literacy with technical, manual and communication skills. The changing role of women in Tunisian society is emphasised and women’s rights now include access to education, healthcare, employment, finance and participation at all levels of government and the workplace. The government supports vocational training by providing finance for training costs incurred by companies and also supports continuous skills development through a vocational training tax refund. Adult continuing education has become essential to cope with globalisation and priority has been given to improving technological competencies in the workplace through the establishment of research and technical centres. Communication, networking and partnership between government, non government organisations, educational institutions and business is also a high priority.

The volume of collected papers is indexed at TD/TNC 73.251; selected individual papers are indexed from TD/TNC 73.252 to TD/TNC 73.276. Show less