Adult Learning: A Key for the 21st Century. CONFINTEA V Background Papers (Hamburg, Germany, July 14-18, 1997).

The following papers are included: "Foreword" (Jakob Horn, Paul Belanger); "Internationalization and Globalization" (Ove Korsgaard); "Adult Learning and the Challenges of the 21st Century" (Marc-Laurent Hazoume); "Diversity in Adult Education: Some Key Concepts in Minority and Indigenous Issues" (Linda King de Jardon); "The Culture of Peace: The UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization) Perspective" (David Adams); "Literacy on the Eve of CONFINTEA: Observations, Questions and Action Plans" (Jean-Paul Hautecoeur); "Learning Gender Justice: The Challenge for Adult Education in the 21st Century" (Carolyn Medel-Anonuevo); "Adult Education and the Changing World of Work. Focal Points of Change" (R. Barry Hobart); "Environmental NGOs (Nongovernmental Organizations) and Adult Education as 21st Century Partners in Civil Society--from the Local to the Global Level" (Rene Karottki); "The Environment: A Unifying Theme for Adult Education" (Walter Leal Filho); "From Words to Action: Environmental Adult Education" (Darlene E. Clover); "Environmental Adult Education: A Factor in Sustainable Development on the Eve of the 3rd Millennium" (Adoum N'Gaba-Waye); "Health Education and Health Promotion" (Health Education and Health Promotion Unit, Division of Health Promotion, Education and Communication, World Health Organization); "Population Education for Adults" (O.J. Sikes); "Adult Learning, Media, Culture and New Information and Communication Technologies" (Chris Cavanagh); "Adult Education and Aging. Trends and Critical Issues" (Paul Belanger, Rosa M. Falgas); "Moving across Borders, Cultures and Mindsets: Prospects for Migrant and Refugee Education in the 21st Century" (Carolyn Medel-Anonuevo); "Education in Prisons: Key Words for Freedom" (Marc De Maeyer); "Economics of Adult Education and Training" (Albert C. Tuijnman); "Economics of Non-Formal Education" (Manzoor Ahmed); "Enhancing International Cooperation and Solidarity" (Paul Fordham). Also included is "Adult Learning: Empowerment for Local and Global Change in the Twenty-First Century: A Discussion Guide." (MN)