... joy, a tool, a right and a shared responsibility.8Agenda for the Future 9 THE AGENDA FOR THE FUTURE 1. This Agenda for the Future sets out in detail the new commitment to the development of adult ... peoples and cultures. Respect for individuals, their cultures and their communitiesis the foundation for dialogue and confidence-building, as well asrelevant and sustainable learning and training. ... Though the content of adult learning and of education for children and adolescents will vary according to the economic, social,environmental and cultural context, and the needs of the people in the societies...