Abstract:

In the pursuance of UNESCO’s goals which include the promotion of primary education, literacy and continuing education for all children, youth and adults, the Asia-Pacific Programme of Education for All (APPEAL) has adopted various strategies in its priority programme areas, which are: 1. Reaching the unreached, the underserved and the disadvantaged population groups in rural and urban areas, with a particular emphasis on girls’ and women’s education; 2. Promoting community participation and ownership; and 3. Improving the relevance and quality of basic education and enhancing the learning achievements of all children, youth and adults