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UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities: Two new members from Viet Nam among sixty-four in the world
The new cities were announced during a high-level virtual event "Empowering Learners of All Ages: UNESCO Learning Cities Transform Lives" on 14 February 2024. Of these, two cities in Viet Nam, Ho Chi Minh City and Son La, have been recognized as members of the network. This increases the total of UNESCO-recognized learning cities in Viet Nam to five, in addition to Cao Lanh and Sa Dec cities in Dong Thap province and Vinh City in Nghe An province.
The UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities is an international network comprising cities that successfully promote lifelong learning across their communities. With the new admissions, the network now includes 356 member cities from all around the world that share inspiration, know-how and best practice with each other.
"Cities are key to transforming the right to education into a tangible reality for individuals of all ages. With the new admissions, the network now includes 356 member cities from all around the world that share know-how and pave the way for lifelong learning opportunities for 390 million citizens.” said UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay.
The new UNESCO learning cities were added to the network following their nomination by the National Commissions for UNESCO in the concerned countries and the recommendations of a jury of experts. A strong commitment to lifelong learning by the mayor and city administration and a track record of good practices and policy initiatives are key prerequisites for becoming a learning city.
About UNESCO learning cities
Connecting education, training and cultural institutions and engaging a wide range of partners such as public-sector representatives, civil society organizations and employers is a key feature of UNESCO learning cities. They effectively mobilize resources in every sector to promote inclusive and quality learning, from basic to higher education. They revitalize learning in families and communities and facilitate learning for and in the workplace while extending the use of modern learning technologies.
Press Contact:
Katja Roemer: k.roemer@unesco.org (UNESCO Institute of Lifelong Learning)
Nguyen Van Giang / Nguyen Thi Dung: hanoi@unesco.org (UNESCO Viet Nam)
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