Adult education and poverty alleviation - what can be learnt from practice?: four case studies from South Africa

Strassburg, Sabine

Adult education and poverty alleviation - what can be learnt from practice?: four case studies from South Africa

Government, the economy, civil society and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) face huge challenges responding to poverty, unemployment, and skills development needs. Considering the historical background of South Africa, educational interventions, particularly for the previously disadvantaged ‘non-White’ adult population, have proved to be an effective strategy in the fight against poverty and inequality inherited from Apartheid. The author’s PhD dissertation included the development of a good-practice model, reprinted in this article, researching approaches in education and poverty allevia ... Show more