Non-Formal Education. Information Database in the Asia-Pacific Region

Abstract

The specific objectives of the Asia-Pacific Regional Consultation on the development of the literacy database were: ♦ To exchange information and review the state-of-the-art in the field of data collection, analysis and indicators of NFE and literacy programmes. ♦ To examine and review the set of structured instruments for data collection developed by PROAP. ♦ To develop a standardised set of structured instruments for data collection on NFE and literacy programmes and activities and a list of indicators for planning, monitoring and evaluation of literacy programmes, particularly with a view to measuring the demand for and supply of nonformal educational opportunities. ♦ To suggest a methodology and a plan of action for administering the instruments in the region. ♦ To identify the training needs and methods of data collection, analysis and survey design. ♦ To elicit from the participating countries the needs and prerequisites for establishing a database on non-formal education and literacy. ♦ To encourage the participating countries to set up and strengthen their monitoring/evaluation mechanisms as a part of the regional level initiative.