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Making ‘Taman Baca’ Sustainable”, lessons learned from community-based non-formal education in Aceh, Indonesia

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  • Novrita, Julia
  • Elizarni,
  • Oktavia, Rini
  • Sari, Trie Yunita

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Community Learning Centres (CLCs) play a vital role in promoting literacy development and lifelong learning, particularly for marginalized populations in developing countries. This study delves into the sustainability factors of CLCs in Indonesia, specifically focusing on Taman Baca Masyarakat (TBM), also known as community reading parks. Despite the establishment of numerous TBMs, only a small percentage have successfully transitioned into Community Learning Centres (CLCs) that address the broader learning needs of the community. Ten TBMs in Aceh, a province known for its history of armed conflict and natural disasters, were the subject of this study. Findings from focus groups, interviews, and secondary sources show that leaders with strong social capital are more likely to build lasting TBMs. This is because they can use that capital to attract volunteers, form partnerships with various institutions, and use digital technology to develop programs that are aligned with local cultural values and community needs. This study concludes with recommendations for the government to support community-based TBMs to maximize their roles as CLCs and promote their sustainability.

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  • Novrita, Julia & Elizarni, & Oktavia, Rini & Sari, Trie Yunita, 2025. "Making ‘Taman Baca’ Sustainable”, lessons learned from community-based non-formal education in Aceh, Indonesia," International Journal of Educational Development, Elsevier, vol. 113(C).
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:injoed:v:113:y:2025:i:c:s073805932400213x
    DOI: 10.1016/j.ijedudev.2024.103186
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