Research on Life Long Learning strategies for strengthening and sustaining the African Higher Education and research space

This research was commissioned by the WGHE, with the aim of developing a framework for enhancing opportunities for lifelong learning through a more thorough understanding of the professional perspectives of the topic as it relates to Africa. This report on the Concept of Life Long Learning (LLL) investigates how its unique methods of acquiring knowledge, skills and attitudes could enhance tertiary education within an African higher education and research space. Following solid review of the literature surrounding lifelong learning both internationally and within the African context, the report presents the results of a survey it conducted and suggests a framework for promoting lifelong learning in Africa, based on current international literature and debate and the perspectives of education professionals in Africa