Cooperation of dvv international with partners in Lao PDR and in the Asian region Prof.(H) Dr. Heribert Hinzen Regional Director, dvv-international National Seminar on Sharing Experineces and Leassons Learnt on Non-formal Education Development Ministry of Education, Non-formal Education Department 27 – 30, 2010, Thalat, Lao PDR

Sabai dii ! Welcome to share some information on DVV German Adult Education Association Youth and adult Education in Germany Lifelong learning in the European Union dvv international in Lao PDR and Asia Sorry – I am still new in Lao PDR and the Asian region, but already 33 years with DVV

We have many names for education, learning and training which is not in school or university non-formal education out-of-school education adult and post literacy youth skills training continuing education lifelong learning and several others – a very rich and divserse field

dvv international DIE AGI TELC Associations 16 regional hochschulen 1000 Volks branches 3400 German Adult Education Association (DVV)

DVV – German Adult Education Association Largest adult education provider in Germany 1000 Community education colleges VHS 16 Provincial adult education associations General, social, cultural, vocational education Local, regional, national networks Policy, organisational and pedadogical work 10 Million participants yearly – out of 20 Million in all centres combined

European Union EU Maastricht Treaty 1992 EU Policy on education and training EU Memorandum on lifelong learning EU Communication on an European area of lifelong learning – 2001 EU Communication on adult learning: It is never too late to learn – 2006 EU Action Plan on adult learning: It is always a good time to learn – 2007

European Association for the Education of Adults EAEA Study on Trends and Issues To inform and influence EU policies Five key policy messages 1.A holistic – total, integrated, systemic and all- embracing grasp and policy perspective on adult learning and the resulting provision. 2.Core public funding especially for the disadvantaged, with a stable and sustainable locally based infrastructure.

3. High quality of provision and quality of the personnel involved. 4. Recognition and credit for non-formal and informal alongside formal adult education and learning. 5. Simple key indicators, together with support for and use of good research and statistics. How can we achieve a better implementation of policies in practice?

dvv international – global orientation for exchange and cooperation Regional Programmes -Africa -Asia -Latin America -Europe Thematic Areas -Training of trainers, capacity development -Information and communication Important partners: DED, GTZ, UNESCO, ASPBAE, EAEA, ICAE

Main thematic and work areas Basic education, literacy, and non-formal learning Second chance, drop-outs, compensatory education Health education, and coping with HIV/Aids Environmental education, sustainable development Support of women education and training Civic education and conflict prevention Vocational training and poverty reduction Training of trainors and instructors Teaching and learning materials and media

Cooperation with partners and offices in Asia Taschkent: Regional office (since 2003): Central Asia and Southern Caucasus Vientiane: Regional office (started end 2009): South and South-East-Asia Regional offices: facilitate and strengthen Networking and cooperation Professional exchange Additional funding Monitoring and evaluation

Project activities Headquarters Coordination of projects world wide Regional- and Project Offices Partner Organisations Coordination of projects in the regions Implementation of projects which are supported

Regional work 1.ASPBAE – Asian South Pacific Association of Adult and Basic Education: major partner Thematic priorities: Adult literacy Women`s empowerment Indigenous people Citizenship and good governance Peace and conflict prevention HIV / Aids education Displaced people

Regional work ctd. 2. dvv international : Additional thematic networks Policy, legislation and financing Higher education and training Vocational and technical education Education and sustainable development 3. PRIA, ASPBAE, dvv international: Virtual learning platform Exchange of media and materials Documentation and databank Service: information and newsletter Networking and linking of websites

Sub-regional work 1.South Asia India – PRIA, SAHAYI, UNNATI, NIRANTAR Nepal – DidiBahini 2.South-East Asia Indonesia – PPSW, PESADA, SEAPCP, DMM, FIRD Philippines – CEC, CWR, CASEC, PILC Laos – DNFE, NUOL, DED, GAA, NPAs Cambodia – DNFE, NEP, RUPP, DED, NGOs 3.Central Asia Kirgistan, Tajikistan, Usbekistan - Ministries, NGOs, Centres 4.Southern Caucasus Armenia, Aserbaijan, Georgia - NGOs, Ministries, Centres

Financial Support Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development BMZ Foreign Office European Union dvv international Miscellaneous

Identify the wider benefits of cooperation Let us join hands with partners in our own and other countries Let us cooperate more on a European and Asian information and exchange level There is giving and taking – no one way roads nor dead end streets! All the best for our common future! Khoop tjai laai laai!