China, with global outreach
INRULED – International Rural Education and Research Centre
Evaluation of the UNESCO International Centre INRULED – International Research and Training Centre for Rural Education (UNESCO Category II Centre)
The Centre is dedicated to research and training on rural education and the transformation of rural communities through education, with a strong focus on technical and vocational education and training, adult education, and lifelong learning in rural areas. Its main activities include conducting applied research on rural education and skills development, developing and delivering training programmes and innovative models for TVET and adult learning, and supporting digital and sustainable development initiatives that link education, local economies, and rural community transformation.
Learning Avenue's Role
Learning Avenue conducted the external evaluation of INRULED, assessing its research and training mandate, governance and partnership model, contribution to TVET, adult education and lifelong learning, and its role in advancing digital and sustainable development in rural education systems.
Donors / Implementation Partners
UNESCO; Beijing Normal University (host of INRULED); national and international research and education partners
Keywords
Research centre; rural education; TVET; lifelong learning; digital transformation; sustainable development