8.5 Adult and functional literacy programmes

Literacy is a crucial concern.

We need to increase literacy levels.

Literacy programmes for rural areas had specifically targeted women.

Table 11 Achievements in the area of literacy

Education and science According to 2011 census, literacy in Serbia stands at 98 of population while computer literacy is at 49 (complete computer literacy is at 34.2 ).

Education Literacy in Croatia is 98.1 percent.

28 women's groups have received training in functional literacy.

Literacy activities carried out by the General Women's Federation

Special communiqué in support of literacy projects to achieve universal primary education

Special communiqué in support of literacy projects to achieve universal primary education

(4) Program of Literacy Yo si puedo Yes I can

The adult literacy programmes have been facilitated by the adoption of a common alphabet.

Persons reached who complete literacy training and (primary and secondary) education

Female illiteracy has been reduced to acceptable levels, and school dropout rates have declined.

The first foundation level, aimed at alphabetical literacy and lasting for a period of three months

Similarly, literacy rates or school enrolment ratios represent freedom from ignorance and the lack of education.

One of this programme's results in 2003 was the achievement of literacy by 587 conscripts, while education was provided through a literacy programme to 9,154 young persons and older adults in the wider population.

Researchers have argued over the potential of ICT, specifically in promoting literacy and raising social awareness.

Occupational literacy centres increased in number between 2000 and 2002.

Mastery of basic skills and a bare minimum of cultural literacy eludes vast numbers of our students.

With respect to the United Nations Literacy Decade, literacy rates in India had increased to over two thirds and elementary education had been made a fundamental right.

Projects often provide direct support to literacy training, cooperative management, skills and training.

Activities cover pre school activities, literacy courses for women and income generating activities.

Universal free elementary education for all children and literacy programmes for adults of all ages.

The programme consists of a household survey to be designed by the UNESCO Institute for Statistics to assess literacy levels.

Accordingly, we support the national and regional projects on literacy methods which have an impact on the attainment of the Millennium Development Goals and of the objectives of the International Plan of Action for the United Nations Literacy Decade.

In order to alleviate this problem, the literacy component is included in various development projects targeted at women, who, if they attend literacy courses, are able to obtain a financial grant (or loan) and a food basket or other incentive.

Government efforts to eliminate female illiteracy and to reduce the school dropout rate have had some notable successes.

The workshops were attended by radio programme producers, interviewers, scriptwriters and literacy workers.

The Books for Motherland program concentrated on literacy. Books were sent to Ghana, Kenya, South Africa, Jamaica and Nigeria.

Strategies on ascertaining the level of literacy by using a national survey, policy development and a community adult literacy programme do not specifically mention women and how they might be targeted.

j) Promote illiteracy eradication programme and provide increased opportunities and facilities for lifelong learning for women

The literacy programmes were functional in the sense that they also taught numeracy and income related entrepreneurial skills.

Financial literacy campaigns In this field, campaigns and courses can be addressed to immigrants in sender countries.

The programme covers basic literacy, nutrition, hygiene and sanitation in homes, better farming practices, business and leadership skills.

The World Food Programme (WFP) provided food for training on functional literacy, numeracy, leadership skills and income generating skills.

This program specifically targeted a liberalization of women's rights as well as a broad educational policy for maintaining every language and improving literacy.

The Literacy and Non Formal Education Section continues to receive numerous requests from various countries in the African region for copies of these booklets.

Adult Literacy Schools exist in rural and urban areas for women as well as men to promote functional literacy.

In regard to literacy, the number of courses for women amounted to 124 in all, attended by 2,389 women.

Additionally, there are seven languages that are used in Zambia besides English for official purposes such as dissemination of information, radio and television broadcasting and literacy campaigns.

The Government and the United Nations country team have established a joint programme on women's integrated functional literacy, under which measurable progress in the literacy rate of women is expected by 2008.

I'm calling for a widespread visual literacy, whether it's on paper, tablet or any other form of technology, visual literacy begins with drawing.

The WTC group in Kabul has been training women to teach literacy and basic business skills.