ACCU/LITERACY BREAKTHROUGHS

2000/03

Non-Formal Education Development Project for Ethnic Minorities

LAO PDR

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This case study provides insight on the development of local curriculum in Muang Sing District , Luang Namtha province in Lao, PDR.

Objectives

The main Objectives of the project are:

	To undertake research studies on community participation in the development of local curriculum; and
	To study the outcome and impact of local curriculum on ethnic minority groups.

Partners

Non-Formal Education Development Centre

Input

	Project coordinator
	Technical officers

Process

The Process includes effective involvement and participation of the community in:

	Decision-making;
	Planning;
	Operation and implementation;
	Sharing and utilization of accrued benefits; and
	Evaluation.

Output

	Increased number of literates particularly girls and women.
	Establishment of community learning centres and libraries with sufficient reading materials.

Strengths

	Organization of instruction by interest groups which is learner-based and fully participatory.
	Theoretical learning is associated with basic vocational training for income-generation activities.
	Training of NFE personnel in the techniques of organizing NFE programmes at the grassroots level and for ethnic minorities.

Weaknesses

Name of Author & Implementation Organisation

(name)

Mr. Vongvichith Vattana

(position)

Director

(organisation name)

Non-Formal Education Development Centre

(mailing address)

Km 8 Thaedeua Road, Vientiane Municipality, LAO PDR

(phone)

856-21-312631

(fax)

856-21-314446

(e-mail)

(URL)

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