This document is organised in 4 chapters and an introduction:

• Problematic - linking individual and structural (regional) lifelong and lifewide learning
• Inventory of regional assets - the identification of the assets, tangible and intangible
• Scenarios for the future - how to transform local and regional resources into LLL resources
• Recommendations for policy makers - guidelines for policy building

It is based on an in depth literature review available on the Internet, mainly from the UK (Yorkshire & Humberside ranks high in Google search on those subjects) US and Canada. Some of the text is original, other compiled from literature. Full rewriting and sourcing will be provided for final delivery.

The definition of lifelong learning used in this document goes beyond continuing education or continuing professional development to include all forms of learning for a whole gamut of personal and social goals.