is a multilingual journalist and author. She has been based in South Asia for a decade and has contributed to several international publications such as the Guardian, Al Jazeera, the National and Global Post. She has authored two fiction books, which have been translated to several languages. Contact: piainkabul@gmail.com; Twitter: @piaheikkila
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What kind of role does adult education have in responding to global megatrends and future challenges?
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