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This section provides news about PASCAL together with significant developments in policy and research relating to the areas of interest to PASCAL. It is based on regular scanning of policy, practice and academic literature, including web-based sources.

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NEP: New Economics Papers - Social Norms and Social Capital - Digest, Vol 130, Issue 1

In this issue we feature 7 current papers on the theme of social capital, chosen by Fabio Sabatini (Università degli Studi di Roma “La Sapienza”):

Promotion of membership of Asia-Pacific Learning Cities (APLC) alliance

I am delighted to announce the creation of the Asia-Pacific Learning Cities Alliance (APLC) in co-operation with the Korea Association of Lifelong Learning Cities to revitalize lifelong learning in cities in Asia. The Alliance will hold its inaugural meeting on September 30, 2021, both online and offline.

PASCAL Perspectives on Ageing Well - Peter Kearns

Good active ageing has been a core theme in PASCAL work on lifelong learning over the last three years. During this time PASCAL work has included the following:

International Literacy Day 2021

On International Literacy Day 2021, the UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning calls on the international community to increase funding and political will in order to ensure that all youth and a substantial proportion of adults achieve literacy and numeracy, as enshrined in the Sustainable Development Goals.

Call for Applications to join the UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities

PASCAL Observatory is happy to announce a Call for Applications to join the UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities. The Global Network (GNLC) is an international policy-oriented network comprised of cities committed to implementing lifelong learning for all.

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