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Study on Adult Learning and Education in Georgia

build sustainable adult education systems in Georgia,
including implementing targeted AE activities and

making them more visible in national strategies; defining
a common, clearly-distinguishable understanding of AE;
giving more space to the development of non-formal,
informal and self-driven learning processes, raising
awareness among citizens regarding the advantages of

continuous non-formal AE, and ensuring the systematic
monitoring of the involvement and motivation of the
adult population. Adult education has to be recognised

as a public good, and the administrative and financial
authority of municipalities should be strengthened
to allow for greater flexibility and freedom in their
countrywide contributions to skills development among
adults. This goes hand-in-hand with the concept that

DVV International is striving to establish in Georgia
by founding and supporting adult education centres
throughout the country, in cooperation with the local

municipalities.
Georgia is currently in the process of elaborating the
National Education and Science Strategy for 2022-
2032. Taking advantage of the unique timing, this
document aims to both reflect on new approaches, and

articulate specific ways of developing adult education.
The present study provides government authorities and
decision-makers with valuable information which can be

used as a basis for creating new framework conditions
for adult education. At the same time, the study is a
valuable tool for analysts, andragogues and scholar
aiming to influence developments in adult education.
The study creates a platform for nationwide and

regional discussions, inter-sectoral collaboration,
policy considerations, and the joining of forces for
developments in adult education in Georgia that are

critically necessary. This in turn will facilitate positive
changes in human capital management, and serve as
an important precondition for the country’s sustainable
socio-economic development.

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