1. www.dvv-international.de dvv international : Who we are, what we do – and how can we cooperate? Heribert Hinzen Regional Director, dvv international www.dvv-international.de Workshop presentation “Sharing for Learning – Experiences and lessons from NFE for Lao PDR and Cambodia”, dvv international, Regional Office Southeast Asia, Vientiane, Lao PDR 11 and 12 May, 2010

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

3. www.dvv-international.de International orientation, contact and cooperation Regional Programmes -Africa -Asia -Latin America -Europe Thematic Areas -Training of trainers -Information and communication -Global learning Membership and exchange in associations, coalitions, networks

4. www.dvv-international.de Financial Support Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development Foreign Office European Union dvv international Miscellaneous

5. www.dvv-international.de Main thematic 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, and gendermaintreaming Human rights, and civic education Coping with crises, and conflict prevention Vocational training and poverty reduction

6. www.dvv-international.de Asia and Caucasia New proposal in 2008 to BMZ Ministry for 2009 – 2011 Regional Programme: includes countries and partners in four sub-regions, and ASPBAE 2009 – preparation of follow-up for Latin America and Europe for 2010 – 2012 2010 – preparation of follow-up for African region for 2011 – 2012 2011 – preparation of follow-up for Asia and Caucasia for 2012 – 2014

7. www.dvv-international.de Content and structure of proposal to BMZ: Logframe Aim: adult education contributes to poverty reduction Project aim: strengthening the structure of adult education institutions: concepts, provision, institutions Expected results: -Adult education provision is improved and adult educators trained -Partners and networks in the region and in countries are strengthened -Policy dialogue and lobby on local, national, regional and international levels lead to stronger recognition of adult education in policies and budgets

8. www.dvv-international.de Sub-regional work 1. Southern Caucasus Armenia, Aserbaijan, Georgia - NGOs, Ministries, Centres 2. Central Asia Kirgistan, Tajikistan, Usbekistan - Ministries, NGOs, Centres 3. South Asia India, Nepal – NGOs 4. South-East Asia Indonesia, Philippines - NGOs Laos, Cambodia - Ministries, Universities, NGOs / NPAs

9. www.dvv-international.de Regional work 1. ASPBAE: major partner, programme and institutional support, backed by evaluation results, thematic priorities: Adult literacy Women`s empowerment Indigenous people Citizenship and good governance Peace and conflict prevention HIV / Aids education Displaced people

10. www.dvv-international.de Regional work ctd. 2. dvv international and ASPBAE : 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 www.lifelongadultlearning.org Exchange of media and materials Documentation and databank Service: information and newsletter Networking and linking of websites

11. www.dvv-international.de Cooperation with partners and offices in Asia Bonn: Headquarters, overall Asia and Caucasia coordinaton Taschkent: Regional office (established in 2003): Central Asia and Southern Caucasus Vientiane: Regional office (established in 2009): South and Southeast Asia – and ASPBAE Regional offices: facilitate and strengthen Networking and cooperation Professional exchange Additional funding Monitoring and evaluation

12. www.dvv-international.de Some concerns and questions: -How to respond better to the full EFA agenda? Goals 3 and 4... -Common concerns related to thematic networks? Regional... -Regional, sub-regional, and local national levels? Cooperation... -How to relate better to other regional structures? ASEAN... -More cooperation in funding opportunities? EU NSA / LA More comments, questions and answers? All the best for our common future! Thank you!