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UNESCO Institute for Education (UIE)

"Non-formal basic education, vocational and non-work-related adult education and re-training programmes, distance learning and

similar developments are part of a vast and diversified learning effort that is changing the face of education throughout the globe.

New developments are constantly arising which call for imaginative responses and far-sighted strategies. At the same time, a

commensurately growing demand for non-formal education and adult learning often meets with very limited or fixed responses. UIE's

mandate is to undertake research on these issues, contribute to the building of a strong and high-quality knowledge base, provide a

variety of related tailor-made services to strengthen local and national capacity, and promote networking and partnership among key

actors and stakeholders."