Non-formal and informal programs and activities that promote the acquisition of knowledge and skills in areas of Global Citizenship Education (GCED) and Education for Sustainable Development (ESD)

This study examines the nature of, and how, non-formal and informal programs and activitiescontribute to the acquisition of knowledge and skills for children, adolescents, youth and adults in precise areas of Target 4.7. This is done by highlighting different definitions, conceptual approaches and history, along with policies of GCED and ESD and non-formal education and informal learning, comparing attempts to operationalize GCED and ESD to indicators for measurement and monitoring.