Lifelong learning is crucial to preparing workers
to compete in the global economy. But it is
important for other reasons as well. By improving
people's ability to function as members of their
communities, education and training increase
social cohesion, reduce crime, and improve income
distribution.
Developing countries and transition economies
risk being further marginalized in a competitive
global knowledge economy because their education
and training systems are not equipping learners
with the skills they need. To respond to the
problem, policymakers need to rethink:
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