Contents; 1. Foundations of Adult Education in Africa; 2. History of Adult Education in Africa; 3. Philosophy and Adult Education; 4. Socio-cultural, political and economic environments; 5. Opportunities and access for adult learners; 6. Gender and development in Adult Education; 7. Adult Education as a developing profession; 8. Information and communication technology; 9. Globalisation and Adult Education; 10. Policies and structures of lifelong learning.