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Enhancing Livelihoods Through Literacy: Strategies for the Poor in a Globalized World

This document explores the vital role of literacy in improving the livelihoods of the poor, focusing on learner-centric approaches that prioritize the needs and perspectives of marginalized communities. Drawing insights from key white papers and a conference on Literacy for Livelihoods, it proposes a multi-dimensional and adaptive strategy to literacy education. It emphasizes various forms of literacy—economic, health, political, media, and legal—and the importance of local ownership and flexible programming. By addressing diverse needs and enhancing communication strategies, the report seeks to transform lives through effective literacy initiatives.

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Enhancing Livelihoods Through Literacy: Strategies for the Poor in a Globalized World

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  1. IMPROVING LIVELIHOODS FOR THE POOR The role of literacy

  2. FOCUS ON THE LEARNER:Responding to 2 White Papers • Eliminating World Poverty: A challenge for the 21st century (1997) • Eliminating World Poverty: Making Globalisation Work for the Poor (2000)

  3. FOCUS ON THE LEARNER • Inspired by Asia Conference on Literacy for Livelihoods (Kathmandu Dec. 2000) • Putting literacy in context in ways that poor people perceive to be relevant • Adopting a multi-dimensional, cross-sectoral approach to literacy

  4. FOCUS ON THE LEARNER Literacy & Globalisation Literacy or Literacies?

  5. FOCUS ON THE LEARNER: Literacy or literacies? • Economic literacy • Health literacy • Political literacy • Media literacy • Legal literacy • Map reading • Computer literacy

  6. FOCUS ON THE LEARNER:Key principles • Listening to the voices • Building on strengths • Shifting & dynamic lives & livelihoods • Improved targeting

  7. FOCUS ON THE LEARNER • Responding to demand • Listening to what people say they want -> A more embedded, locally owned view of projects & programmes -> A flexible approach re purpose and content (NotOne-size-fits-All)

  8. FOCUS ON THE LEARNER • Responding to demand -> One language? Dual language literacy? ->Different entry points, different ministries -> Significance of literacy in PRSPs

  9. FOCUS ON THE LEARNER:Challenges for DFID • Making sure that existing programmes seek to enhance the communication strategies that can transform poor people’s lives (eg Capacity Enhancement for Lifelong Literacy (CELL) in Egypt ) • Avoiding blueprints or standardised approaches through programmes that are flexible & responsive (eg Support for GoI’s National Literacy Mission in 4 states, GoB’s Post Literacy & Continuing Education Project )

  10. FOCUS ON THE LEARNER:The International challenge • Working with UNESCO & ASPBAE to ensure that a coordinated approach to the MDGs is achieved through the literacy component of the PRSP • Identifying cost-effective approaches • Promoting communication strategies that respond to diversity • Finding better ways of measuring progress

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