Description
It is increasingly accepted that non-formal education (NFE) has an important role to play in achieving education for all. At a Symposium held in Burkino Faso in 2003, the Association for the Development of Education in Africa’s Working Group on Non-Formal Education took the argument one step further. It showed how, because of its diversity and flexibility, NFE can make a special contribution to the quality of provision, by making education not only available, but accessible, acceptable and adaptable. It also made the case for the complementarity of non-formal and formal provision and showed the need to mainstream NFE into the education system as a whole.
This book reproduces the papers presented at the Symposium, with an overview summarising its discussions and findings. The first section looks at theoretical issues and presents the findings of research carried out in Burkina Faso about the indicators which can be used to measure the effectiveness of the right to education. The second part of the book contains case studies from seven African countries showing the diversity and potential of NFE initiatives.
Contents
Foreword
Acronyms
1. The Symposium: An Overview by Amina Osman
Non-Formal Education: The Issues
2. Measuring a Cultural Right: The Effectiveness of the Right to Education by Jean-Jacques Friboulet
3. Observing and Collecting ‘Social Intelligence’ by Patrice Meyer-Bisch
4. Diversifying Basic Education for All: Can Non-Formal Education Make a Difference? by Wim Hoppers
5. ABLE Policies in an International Perspective by Agneta Lind
Country Studies
6. Educators for a Basic Education Programme: The Gambian Experience by Babucarr Alieu Suwareh
7. Factors Contributing to the Success or Failure of Non-Formal Education Initiatives in Kenya by Magdallen N. Juma
8. Namibia: Towards Education for All by Frances J. Mensah
9. Managing Diversity in an Integrated System of Educational Provision: Nomadic Education in Nigeria by Gidado Tahir and Nafisatu D. Muhammad
10. Adult Education and Women’s Literacy in Senegal by Binta Rassouloula Aw Sall
11. Moving Beyond the Classroom: Expanding Learning Opportunities for Marginalised Populations in Tanzania and Ethiopia by Eustella Peter Bhalalusesa
Annexes
A. Implementation of the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights
B. United Nations Commission on Human Rights – Resolution 2004/71
C. Symposium Participants
Contributors