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Marshall, Judith

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Why 800 Millions Still Cannot Read or Write: EWLP Report Makes Critical Assessment

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Convergence, 1975

The UNESCO publication "Final Global Evaluation Report of the Experimental World Literacy Programme (EWLP): Lessons Learned from 11 Projects" is examined. The concept of functionality (emphasising economic development over political, cultural, and social development) was found to be unsuccessful. (LH)

Descriptors: Developing Nations, Foreign Countries, Functional Literacy, Government Role

The Elusive Art of NGO Literacy: Some Issues and Reflections.

Peer reviewed

Marshall, Judith – Convergence, 1991

Reviews a number of issues from the Namibia World Literacy Consultation (October 1990): the legitimacy of nongovernmental organizations, definitions of functional literacy, mother tongue versus bilingual and bicultural literacy, funding, and war and occupation. (SK)

Descriptors: Adult Literacy, Biculturalism, Bilingual Education, Foreign Countries