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Farrell William Hunter, born and raised in Cape Town, has dedicated more than three decades to the field of adult education, combining grassroots practice with leadership at national and international levels. His career reflects both the history of South Africa’s democratic transition and a deep engagement with global debates on education. Farrell began his professional …

Read moreFarrell William Hunter is the new Interim Secretary General starting January 2026

Dear Members and Partners, The Education and Academia Stakeholder Group (EASG) is one of the constituencies under the Major Group and Other Stakeholders (MGOs) and is an official UN stakeholder group. Every year, each constituency is invited to submit a sectoral paper to present the key issues, policy recommendations and political positions related to the …

Read moreSurvey for EASG Sectoral Paper

One of my best memories of Paul happened in Denmark following the triumph of the Hamburg CONFINTEA UNESCO Conference on Adult Education in 1997.  A group of us had travelled to Elsinore, site of the first world conference on adult education in 1948, to share reflections on what had just taken place in Hamburg.  A …

Read morePassing of Paul Bélanger – March 19, 1939 -January 31, 2025 – a tribute by Budd L Hall

In a recent interview with ELM Magazine, ICAE’s President, Robbbie Guevara, emphasized the critical role of flexibility and collaboration in shaping policies that meet the evolving needs of adult learners worldwide. As adult education landscapes shift and diversify, Guevara highlights the power of adapting strategies to local contexts while fostering strong partnerships. He shares insights …

Read moreFlexibility and partnering needed in adult education policy – ELM Magazin Interview with Robbie Guevara