Welcome to Lifelong Learning, Global Impact (LLLGI) – supporting people transforming education in policy and practice.
Lifelong learning (LLL) is a popular concept shaping education around the world. Its premise is that every individual has a right to continue learning throughout life, regardless of age or background. This ideal finds expression in national and international frameworks and debates around education today, yet transforming education systems into LLL systems is a complex endeavour.
Are you looking to develop a policy or strategy for integrated lifelong learning?
Alex Howells - founder of LLLGI
Welcome to LLLGI!
Following some years of experience in the field of lifelong learning and international development, I established LLLGI to provide agile and targeted advice as well as practical support for LLL champions working to make education systems more inclusive.
Having worked with international organisations (including UNESCO) and government representatives from many different countries, I have seen momentum gathering around the world towards a broader understanding of education as lifelong learning, reflective of the fast-changing and often precarious circumstances societies are faced with.
It is clear that traditional, rigid and static education systems cannot sufficiently meet the needs of learners looking to improve their lives in a mileu of demographic shifts, globalised labour markets, digital innovations and environmental crises.
Stakeholders often lack the time and support to reorientate education systems to meet these challenges and global trends. With LLLGI, I provide targeted advice based on best practices around the world and facilitate opportunties to shape - rather than react to - national and international frameworks for lifelong learning.
My global expertise in LLL policy development
My work spans continents, collaborating with governments, ministries, and city leaders worldwide to advance lifelong learning. Key highlights include:
International workshops and consultations: I’ve led workshops on lifelong learning policy with government representatives from Cambodia, China, Kazakhstan, Namibia, Oman, the Philippines, South Africa, Tanzania, Thailand, Uganda and Vietnam, developing tailored, country-specific strategies.
National policy dialogues: Working with Ministries of Education, I’ve supported national policy development in Nairobi (Kenya), Ulaanbaatar (Mongolia) and Lao PDR, focusing on each country’s unique educational priorities.
Technical expertise in policy development: I contribute in-depth written guidance for lifelong learning policies and implementation plans, helping shape accessible learning frameworks worldwide.
International thematic exchanges: I have facilitated educational exchanges around major themes such as inclusion (in Colombia), health (in South Korea) and climate resilience (in Saudi Arabia), bringing innovative perspectives to global and local challenges.
Workshops with city leaders: I work with mayors and city officials on practical strategies to promote lifelong learning locally. Most recently, I have supported cities in Ukraine to develop lifelong learning plans in a conflict-affected context.
Explore the Lifelong Learning Map for recent developments in these countries and more