Nonformal Education in Latin America and the Caribbean

Download or read book Nonformal Education in Latin America and the Caribbean written by Thomas J. La Belle and published by Praeger. This book was released on 1986-03-18 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the past two decades, there has been a number of nonformal education programs in Latin America and the Caribbean, among them literacy programs, community development, technical/vocational training, cooperatives, agricultural assistance, and popular education. Nonformal Education and the Poor in Latin America and the Caribbean is a comprehensive overview of these programs--their goals, methods, and actual accomplishments. The book also assesses the impact these programs have had on community and individual development and behavior especially in light of political events in these regions.