Revitalized ALADIN Network

The ALADIN Network, coordinated by the UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning (UIL), currently encompasses 99 documentation and information services with a focus on adult learning from all regions of the world.

On 25 May, in the context of the 60th anniversary of UIL, the global ALADIN Advisory Committee held a highly dynamic and productive meeting at UIL’s premises. Eight active ALADIN members from India, Chile, Lebanon and Germany met to discuss and analyse past, present and future ALADIN activities and tools.

The ALADIN Network can look back on 15 years of successful sharing of adult learning resources, information and expertise. The meeting covered a wide range of issues, such as the use of social media, the idea of establishing an online depository of adult learning materials, capacity building and training opportunities for ALADIN members, and various national and regional ALADIN initiatives. The main outcome of the meeting was a revised ALADIN Work Plan 2012-2013.