In Brief:

Report of a conference looking at literacy experience in Asia in the light of the International Development Targets. Highlights the importance of regarding literacy as a cross-sectoral issue, and the possibility of using sustainable livelihoods approaches as a way of contextualising literacy programmes within the livelihoods of the poor. Includes full conference report and papers presented on the themes: focus on voices of the poor; lessons from DFID experience; plans for the future; and extending the concept of literacy (see Susanne Clark).

Has anyone worked on sustainable livelihoods programmes and found that literacy was needed? Would be interesting to hear your experiences (see Julia Betts).

Contact details for the PADLOS education study (see Dr. Josef Mueller).

In governance, the keeping of records is important in ensuring efficiency and accountability. Mary Tiffen asks how differing levels of literacy will affect the records of governments and NGOs.

Sarah Jeffrey gives details of the 'Oxford' International Conference on Education and Development in September 2003, which covers themes such as the social, economic and political impact of education.

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