Community Learning Centres: country report from Asia

Community learning centres (CLCs) are local educational institutions outside the formal education system, usually set up and managed by local people to provide various learning opportunities. The purpose of the CLC is to promote human development by providing opportunities for lifelong learning to all people in the local community. CLCs support empowerment, social transformation and improvement of the quality of life of the people. The main functions of CLCs are to provide: (1) education and training; (2) community information and resource services; (3) community development activities; and (4) co-ordination and networking. This publication consists of two parts. The first part is a synthesis of nine country research studies that discuss the common and unique features of Community Learning Centres (CLCs) based on the findings concerning policies, activities, management, achievements, and impact of CLCs in the countries. The second part features the summary reports of each of the countries researched. Each summary report provides an overview, analysis and recommendations for further development of CLCs in the country.

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The contents are as follows: Part one: Synthesis of research findings; Part two: Summaries of CLC reseach study findings - Bangladesh; China; Indonesia; Kazakhstan; Lebanon; Nepal; Thailand; Uzbekistan; Viet Nam; Annex; CD attachment content: Community Learning Centres: country report from Asia; Country research reports (full version); Annex 1: Research framework; Annex 2: Photos from participating countries. Show less