The Role of NGOs in the Field of Adult Education.

Hall, Budd

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ERIC Number: EJ353378

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Publication Date: 1986

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The Role of NGOs in the Field of Adult Education.

Hall, Budd

Convergence: An International Journal of Adult Education, v19 n4 p35-56 1986

The author describes the historic role of nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) and calls NGOs the "Third Forum." He talks about the variety of organizations in this group and factors that affect their popularity. He identifies some of the major NGOs working in the field of adult education. Issues are discussed. (CH)

Descriptors: Adult Education, Global Approach, Nongovernmental Organizations, Organizations (Groups), Private Agencies

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - General; Speeches/Meeting Papers

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Language: English

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Note: Special issue: International Aid in Adult Education. Working Papers from the Kungalv Seminar (Kungalv, Sweden, June 16-19, 1986).