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Uzbekistan is one of the few countries of Asian region which has created a formal policy of lifelong learning for all its citizens. The challenge of implementation of that policy, and how to reform the systems of implementation, was the focus of an international conference in Tashkent during September 24-25, 2014. DVV International co-sponsored the conference that brought together nearly 100 delegates.
Speaking on the relevance of lifelong learning from the vantage point of rebuilding citizenship, Dr Rajesh Tandon, President of PRIA, emphasised the need for multiple modes and channels of learning. This was especially relevant to the context of Uzbekistan after its freedom from former Soviet Union more than two decades ago. The society was experiencing sever contradictions between the older generation (still fluently using Russian language) and the post-independent era youth (now mastering digital English), and adult education has to play its role in advancement of a coherent society of the future.
The discourse in the conference also produced a declaration with a set of recommendations for practitioners and policy-makers. An important recommendation was strengthening the capacity, and international linkages, of adult education organisations in the government and non-government sector of the country.
Please view the power point presentation shared by Dr. Tandon at http://www.slideshare.net/PRIAIndia/youth-and-inclusive-citizenship-by-dr-rajesh-tandon-at-national-adult-education-conference-tashkent
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Working at PRIA, often leads us to various cities across the country. Each trip is an opportunity to witness firsthand the challenges and triumphs of different communities.
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