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: Received: 4 August 2024 / Approved: 5 August 2024 / Online: 5 August 2024 (10:54:17 CEST)
How to cite:
Košmerl, T.; Radovan, M.; Radovan, D. M. The Funding Puzzle in Adult Education for Sustainable Development: Case Study of Slovenia. Preprints2024, 2024080302. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202408.0302.v1
Košmerl, T.; Radovan, M.; Radovan, D. M. The Funding Puzzle in Adult Education for Sustainable Development: Case Study of Slovenia. Preprints 2024, 2024080302. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202408.0302.v1
Košmerl, T.; Radovan, M.; Radovan, D. M. The Funding Puzzle in Adult Education for Sustainable Development: Case Study of Slovenia. Preprints2024, 2024080302. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202408.0302.v1
APA Style
Košmerl, T., Radovan, M., & Radovan, D. M. (2024). The Funding Puzzle in Adult Education for Sustainable Development: Case Study of Slovenia. Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202408.0302.v1
Chicago/Turabian Style
Košmerl, T., Marko Radovan and Danijela Makovec Radovan. 2024 "The Funding Puzzle in Adult Education for Sustainable Development: Case Study of Slovenia" Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202408.0302.v1
Abstract
This study investigates the landscape of public funding for Adult Education for Sustainable Development (AESD) in Slovenia, focusing on the distribution, types of funding, and their impact on accessibility and quality. Using a mixed methods approach to understand the distribution, types of funding, and their impacts on accessibility and quality. Data were collected through an online questionnaire completed by 59 organizations providing non-formal AESD, alongside semi-structured interviews conducted with 12 representatives. Key findings reveal a significant disparity between operational funding and that designated for AESD implementation, with non-governmental organizations (NGOs) emerging as the primary recipients of public funds. Notably, project-based funding predominates, raising concerns about the sustainability of AESD programs due to its typically time-limited nature. Public funding is essential for ensuring program accessibility and quality, as it enables organizations to hire experts and enhance curricula. However, the reliance on project-based grants creates instability, complicating long-term planning and program effectiveness. The study underscores the need for systematic and continuous funding strategies to support AESD, highlighting the importance of a cross-sectoral approach to policymaking. Overall, the research elucidates the intricate relationship between funding distribution, program effectiveness, and the advancement of sustainable development education.
Keywords
sustainable development; public funding; education for sustainable development (ESD); sustainable development goals (SDGSs); adult education; public organizations; funding mechanisms
Subject
Social Sciences, Education
Copyright:
This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
