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Helen Ryan
Helen Ryan is a Policy Officer with the National Adult Literacy Agency (NALA). She has more than 20 years of experience working in the non-profit and educational sectors.
Now is the time to invest in adult literacy, numeracy and digital skills
Helen Ryan 21/07/2020
Improving adult literacy, numeracy and digital skills can create a more equal society, stronger economy and change lives for the better. Equal societies are happier, healthier and wealthier. Adult learning and education (ALE) promotes “sustainable development, healthier societies, better jobs and more active citizenship” (UNESCO, …
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