CONFINTEA VII / Marrakech Framework for Action

CONFINTEA VII

On June 15-17, 2022, in Marrakech, Morocco, UNESCO held the Seventh International Conference on Adult Education (CONFINTEA VII), Adult Learning for Sustainable Development: A Transformative Agenda, focused on creating adult learning and education policies and practices within a lifelong learning perspective and within the framework of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. See its Final Report and the Marrakech Framework for Action (MFA), its subsequent roadmap for adult education globally during the next 12 to 13 years, at https://www.uil.unesco.org/en/seventh-international-conference-adult-education/resources.

COLLO’s recent and planned activities center around working with its members and others to implement the MFA recommendations.

Marrakech Framework for Action (MFA)

A global commitment to advancing lifelong learning, formalized at CONFINTEA VII, this strategic document outlines a comprehensive approach to promoting lifelong learning opportunities for all, emphasizing the critical role of adult education in achieving sustainable development, social inclusion, and personal empowerment. It is built on the recognition that education is a continuous process that extends beyond traditional schooling into all phases of life, necessitating accessible and equitable learning opportunities for adults and youth alike.

MFA key priorities include improving access to quality adult education, enhancing literacy programs, and fostering the skills necessary for individuals to participate fully in society and the economy. The MFA calls for the creation of inclusive learning environments that cater to diverse needs, leverage technology to expand access, and promote policies that support lifelong learning as a fundamental component of national education systems.

The Framework encourages collaboration among governments, civil society, educational institutions, and the private sector to invest in adult learning and education. It aims to mobilize resources, strengthen capacities, and implement innovative practices, thereby contributing to the achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. It focuses on sustainability and on adult learning to ensure quality education for all, including global citizenship, learning in digital environments, re-skilling and upskilling for work in a changing world.

Through its implementation, the MFA seeks to transform lives and societies via the power of adult education.

Check out our most recent webinar! Marrakech Framework for Action: Connecting to Global Initiatives for Lifelong Learning and Adult Education