Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) groups 30
member countries with active relationships with 70 other countries. Best known for its
publications and statistics, its work covers economic and social issues including
education.
See http://www.oecd.org/home/0,2987,en_2649_201185_1_1_1_1_1,00.html(International)
Toronto Adult Student Association (TASA) is a non-profit organization created to
promote and embrace the principles and values of life-long learning for the adult student sector. TASA was founded to develop and implement appropriate student support services, and to provide students with a platform to collectively express their concerns.
TASA identified a void in both the service offerings and program funding for adult
learners. In recent years, the educational environment has substantially reduced two-
thirds of its funding to adult learners, which has created a current reduction of enrollment
figures by 70%.
See http://www.tasa2000.com (Canada)
UNESCO Institute for Education (UIE) is one of six educational institutes of UNESCO. “It is a non-profit international research, training, information, documentation and publishing centre on literacy, non-formal education, adult and lifelong learning. By drawing on its long and unique experience linking educational research, policy and
practice in these areas and by using its competence, its influence and its resources, UIE
makes a special contribution in enhancing access to learning, and improving the environment and quality of learning for all in all regions of the world.” The web site
contains 14,000 on-line materials related to the Institute’s mandate. This includes
learning materials in different languages, periodical lists, bibliographies, and links to
other organizations.
See http://www.unesco.org/education/uie/ (International)