How is literacy related to the progress of a nation
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Literacy is a fundamental human right as well as a foundation for life-long learning and continued human capital development for inclusive and sustainable development.
Literacy and development have a very close relationship. Evidence shows a very high direct link between the literacy attainment of people and the development status of a country. The higher the literacy rate, the higher the socio-economic and human development of a nation.
Hence, literacy not only empowers individuals, families and communities, but it also reduces poverty, improves quality of life, helps to attain gender equality and ensures peace, democracy and sustainable development.
As an example, literate parents provide a better education and learning environment for their children at home and encourage their children to attend school.
The International Literacy Day was annually celebrated on September 8 to emphasise the importance of literacy to individuals, communities and society as a whole. It also draws the attention of the international community regarding the current status of literacy globally.
This year the international theme was “Literacies for the 21st Century”, while Cambodia had chosen its national theme to be “Literacy Contributes to Community Development”.
In Cambodia, literacy plays an indispensable role in providing individuals the knowledge and life skills to improve their socio-economic status and general well-being. It also strengthens communication skills and builds self-confidence and self-esteem; all of which are necessary for making informed decisions for improved livelihoods.
In addition, literacy can equip community people with values of national identity, tolerance and a sense of community with global perspectives. In contemporary rapidly changing, knowledge-based societies, literacy plays a crucial role in instilling mutual understanding among people and building peace within their communities.
“In the 21st century, more than ever before, literacy is the cornerstone of peace and development,” Irina Bokava, UNESCO’s director-general, said.
According to the 2008 National Population Census, Cambodia has achieved a gradual increase of about 10 per cent adult literacy rate from 67.3 per cent in 1998 to 77.6 per cent in 2008.
The census further highlights the relationship between literacy and other characteristics, namely fertility rate, employment status and type of occupation. Between 1998 and 2008, age specific fertility rates were found to be lower for literate than illiterate women.
The literate populations were found to have higher employment status than the illiterate. It was also found that the majority of the illiterate population was engaged in sectors such as agriculture, forestry and fishery than literate individuals.
This has direct implications, for example, on improving agricultural productivity as the illiterate farmers are unable to adopt modern agricultural practices, which require basic literacy skills.
The steady increase of literacy rates clearly indicate Cambodia’s continued commitment in providing access to literacy opportunities to all children and adults despite its limited resources.
Literacy and development have a very close relationship. Evidence shows a very high direct link between the literacy attainment of people and the development status of a country. The higher the literacy rate, the higher the socio-economic and human development of a nation.
Hence, literacy not only empowers individuals, families and communities, but it also reduces poverty, improves quality of life, helps to attain gender equality and ensures peace, democracy and sustainable development.
As an example, literate parents provide a better education and learning environment for their children at home and encourage their children to attend school.
The International Literacy Day was annually celebrated on September 8 to emphasise the importance of literacy to individuals, communities and society as a whole. It also draws the attention of the international community regarding the current status of literacy globally.
This year the international theme was “Literacies for the 21st Century”, while Cambodia had chosen its national theme to be “Literacy Contributes to Community Development”.
In Cambodia, literacy plays an indispensable role in providing individuals the knowledge and life skills to improve their socio-economic status and general well-being. It also strengthens communication skills and builds self-confidence and self-esteem; all of which are necessary for making informed decisions for improved livelihoods.
In addition, literacy can equip community people with values of national identity, tolerance and a sense of community with global perspectives. In contemporary rapidly changing, knowledge-based societies, literacy plays a crucial role in instilling mutual understanding among people and building peace within their communities.
“In the 21st century, more than ever before, literacy is the cornerstone of peace and development,” Irina Bokava, UNESCO’s director-general, said.
According to the 2008 National Population Census, Cambodia has achieved a gradual increase of about 10 per cent adult literacy rate from 67.3 per cent in 1998 to 77.6 per cent in 2008.
The census further highlights the relationship between literacy and other characteristics, namely fertility rate, employment status and type of occupation. Between 1998 and 2008, age specific fertility rates were found to be lower for literate than illiterate women.
The literate populations were found to have higher employment status than the illiterate. It was also found that the majority of the illiterate population was engaged in sectors such as agriculture, forestry and fishery than literate individuals.
This has direct implications, for example, on improving agricultural productivity as the illiterate farmers are unable to adopt modern agricultural practices, which require basic literacy skills.
The steady increase of literacy rates clearly indicate Cambodia’s continued commitment in providing access to literacy opportunities to all children and adults despite its limited resources.
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Because the development and progress of a nation depends on literacy.
Explanation: literacy and progress go hand in hand. A nation cannot progress if its people are illiterate.Hence literacy can help in the development and progress of a nation. it is also an important way of removing poverty.
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