This publication aims to identify what works in the policy and practice of adult learning, drawing on the experience of nine OECD countries: Canada, Denmark, Finland, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom (England). It defines the features of a desirable system of adult learning, including ways to motivate adults to learn and methods to deliver appropriate services. This book will be indispensable to policy makers and those involved in the practice of adult learning.

Chapter 1. Adult learning policies and practices - Cover and table of contents
Chapter 2. Adult learning policies and practices - Highlights
Chapter 3. Adult learning policies and practices - Introduction
Chapter 4. Adult learning policies and practices - Issues in adult learning
Chapter 5. Adult learning policies and practices - Patterns of participation and provision : Assessing needs
Chapter 6. Adult learning policies and practices - Overview of country policies and practices
Chapter 7. Adult learning policies and practices - Strengthening the incentives and motivation for adults to learn
Chapter 8. Adult learning policies and practices - Improving the delivery of learning to adults
Chapter 9. Adult learning policies and practices - Promoting better integration of supply and demand
Chapter 10. Adult learning policies and practices - Desirable features of adult learning systems
Chapter 11. Adult learning policies and practices - Annexes