1. LITHUANIAN ASSOCIATION OF ADULT EDUCATION (LAAE) 1

2. Lithuanian Association of Adult Education Umbrella organization established in 1992. There are 120 individual and 40 legal members from all over the Country. Over 120 activities a year. 2

3. Aims of the Association (1) To invite adult educators and the institutions, discussing adult education issues, for joint work. To develop adults capacities for active participation in their professional and community life. 3

4. Aims of the Association (2) To develop adults need for continuous education. To represent Lithuanian adult educators in the country and abroad. 4

5. Current Priorities Society learning needs analysis Institutional building Information and experience Dissemination Partnership development Regional policy building Legal basis strengthening 5

6. Strategic Developments of LAAE Development of regional bodies. Development and dissemination of methodology for adult education trainers. Development of leadership skills within NGOs. Development of adult education policy within Municipalities. 6

7. Activities Directions Teaching/Learning Methods NGO Leader Training NGO Strategy Civic Education Social Initiatives 7

8. Other activities Organization of adult education weeks; Publishing; Development Partnership with similar organizations from other countries Non-formal meetings of members of LAAE 8

9. How can adult education and training be interlinked in a better way? Transparency; Common educational opportunities and cross-border cooperation; Adaptability; Impact/Sustainability. 9

10. LIFE LONG LEARNING – THE WAY FORWARD! 10