The use of social media for adult learning and education (ALE) in North Africa

This exploratory study by Chouaib Elhajjaji and LMDK Tunisia investigates the use of social media as a tool for advancing Adult Learning and Education (ALE) across North Africa, focusing on the experiences, challenges, and capacity-building needs of ALE practitioners. Commissioned under the African Continental Project (ACP) and aligned with the mission of DVV International’s MOJA platform, this study aims to provide insights that will support advocacy efforts to promote sustainable ALE systems leveraging digital technology to increase accessibility, engagement, and learning outcomes. In North Africa, ALE serves as a vital educational framework, addressing the high levels of adult illiteracy, limited access to formal education, and socio-economic disparities prevalent in the region. Through ALE, adults gain essential literacy and skills, empowering them to contribute more effectively to their communities and access improved employment opportunities. Social media, as a widely accessible and adaptable digital tool, offers ALE practitioners new opportunities to advocate for expanded educational reach, strengthened community support, and flexible learning. However, integrating social media into ALE within North Africa presents unique challenges, including significant gaps in digital literacy, uneven access to technological infrastructure, and cultural perceptions that influence the acceptance and effectiveness of social media as an educational resource.

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