20.500.12556/RUL-162984 The funding puzzle in adult education for sustainable development a case study of Slovenia 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. This study employs a mixed methods approach to understand the distribution, types of funding, and their impacts on the accessibility and quality of adult education. 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. sustainable development public funding education for sustainable development sustainable development goals adult education public organizations trajnostni razvoj izobraževanje odraslih javne organizcije andragogika javno financiranje izobraževanje za trajnostni razvoj true false false Angleški jezik Slovenski jezik Slovenija; Neznano 2024-09-30 09:31:14 2024-09-30 09:31:17 2026-08-31 10:16:50 0000-00-00 00:00:00 2024 0 0 Str. 1-17 [article] 8239 [issue] 18 22. sep. 2024 0000-00-00 NiDoloceno NiDoloceno NiDoloceno 0000-00-00 0000-00-00 2024-09-22 374 2071-1050 10.3390/su16188239 208558851 Kosmerl__sustainability-16-08239.pdf Kosmerl__sustainability-16-08239.pdf 1 EA26457AA8FABC00C4A647158E3C00F1 907ad7d711a572fff33c070464ad16889edf915ece37b13edf7e1bfbadab1b5f cc9c56c6-7eff-11ef-b232-0050569b8976 https://repozitorij.uni-lj.si/Dokument.php?lang=slv&id=192433 https://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/16/18/8239 1 d6a07f4d-7efd-11ef-b232-0050569b8976 https://repozitorij.uni-lj.si/Dokument.php?lang=slv&id=192432 Filozofska fakulteta 0 0 0