title: Decree No. 013/PRG concerning creation of a National Guinean Commission of Literacy and Adult Education, 21 January 1987.
abstract: This Decree creates a National Guinean Commission of Literacy and Adult Education under the Minister of National Education.  The following are among the goals of the Commission:  1) to regroup the organizations, both public and private, that are engaged in adult education and literacy, with the goal of making their activities more useful; 2) to formulate adult education programs and strategies to combat illiteracy, keeping in mind the policy of human advancement; 3) to harmonize and coordinate all literacy programs and adult education activities; 4) to further the development and implementation of programs relating to literacy, adult education, and continuing and professional education; 5) to undertake studies and research relating to literacy, national languages, and adult education; and 6) to collect and disseminate information, documents, and studies in the area of literacy and adult education in Guinea and elsewhere.  Further provisions of the Decree deal with the composition, organization, and resources of the Commission, among other things.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000349:Africa; D017954:Africa South of the Sahara; D000352:Africa, Northern; D000354:Africa, Western; D000367:Age Factors; D003142:Communication; D003710:Demography; D003906:Developing Countries; D004493:Education; D016701:Guinea; D006285:Health Planning; D007878:Legislation as Topic; D009934:Organization and Administration; D011153:Population; D011154:Population Characteristics; D012106:Research
keywords: Adult; Africa; Africa South Of The Sahara; Age Factors; Communication; Demographic Factors; Developing Countries; Education--legal aspects; French Speaking Africa; Guinea; Information Distribution--legal aspects; Legislation; Literacy Programs--legal aspects; Organization And Administration; Population; Population Characteristics; Program Activities; Programs; Research Activities--legal aspects; Research Methodology; Western Africa