Namyangju Discusses Mid- to Long-term Lifelong Learning Strategies... Council Meeting Concludes Successfully

Namyangju City in Gyeonggi Province (Mayor Joo Kwangdeok) held the "2nd Namyangju Lifelong Education Council Meeting" for the promotion of lifelong learning cities at the Jeong Yakyong Library on the 20th.

Joo Kwangdeok, mayor of Namyangju, is holding the "2nd Namyangju Lifelong Education Council Meeting" for the promotion of lifelong learning cities at the Jeong Yak-yong Library on the 20th. Provided by Namyangju City

The meeting, chaired by Mayor Joo Kwangdeok, was attended by a total of 10 members, including heads of lifelong education institutions, organization leaders, and experts. The purpose was to share the current status and policy direction of lifelong learning in the city and to discuss strategies for building a sustainable and progressive lifelong learning city.

This meeting included an interim report on the 4th Mid- to Long-term Lifelong Learning Development Plan and discussions on the 9th Lifelong Learning Festival. In particular, the interim report featured analysis of the local learning environment and needs, as well as a comprehensive survey on lifelong education participation, followed by consultations and discussions on future visions and action plans.

The mid- to long-term lifelong learning development plan aims to "realize a lifelong learning city that citizens can experience and be satisfied with," focusing on designing policies that respond to the changing urban environment and the needs of citizens.

The main tasks are: establishing a citizen-led learning culture, responding to digital transformation, and guaranteeing learning rights for the socially disadvantaged and marginalized groups. These are core strategies that reflect the unique characteristics and future vision of Namyangju.

The city is currently conducting a learning needs survey targeting citizens and stakeholders in lifelong education institutions. Based on the feedback from this interim report and the results of the Focus Group Interview (FGI), the city plans to complete the research project by November.

Mayor Joo Kwangdeok of Namyangju stated, "Lifelong learning is both a right of citizens and a key to urban competitiveness," adding, "It plays an important role in fostering citizen growth, improving quality of life, and ensuring sustainable development."

He further said, "Going forward, we will strive to create a lifelong learning city centered on citizens, so that lifelong learning can be something citizens truly experience and are satisfied with."

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