PART Recent Trends and Developments in Government Policies in Education, Science and Culture
Chapter 2 Promotion of Lifelong Learning
4 Lifelong Learning and Activities in the Fields of Non-formal Education, Culture and Sports
(2) New Developments in Non-formal Education and Cultural and Sports Activities
There are a variety of programs underway in the public sector
with the aim of promoting non-formal education and cultural and lifelong sports
activities. It is necessary to facilitate the further development of these public
programs.
In recent years educational programs undertaken in the private
sector have been increasing mainly in urban areas. It is necessary for government
authorities to consider the actual state and trends of these private programs
and to strive to secure mutual cooperation between public and private programs,
while keeping in mind the major role to be played by public programs; Thus government
authorities should ensure the overall development of infrastructures for lifelong
learning. Further, it is important to study the ways and means of evaluating
the outcomes of people's leaning throughout life, with a view to encouraging
people to participate in learning activities.