Beyond Rhetoric: Adult Learning Policies and Practices

Beyond Rhetoric: Adult Learning Policies and Practices

Adult learning has taken on a much higher profile in the last decade, as economies and ageing societies are increasingly knowledge-based. High unemployment rates among the unskilled, the recognised importance of human capital for economic growth and social development – together with public interest in improving social and personal development – make it necessary to increase learning opportunities for adults within the wider context of lifelong learning. Although there are a range of learning opportunities across countries, related to employment, to the need for basic skills or upskilling, or perhaps in response to social and civic preoccupations, there are also strong inequities in terms of access and provision.

This report documents the experiences of nine countries in expanding learning opportunities for all adults. These countries are Canada, Denmark, Finland, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom (England).

For the report highlights, please visit the

OECD website.

Pour consulter les points clés du rapport, visitez le

site internet de l’OECD.