Mr Ruck, author of the Ragged Cliffs Trilogy, said he set up the festival to provide young authors with a chance, and to promote literacy through a children's event running alongside Kidwell-e.

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In a separate event, Mrs Bokova met beneficiaries of a UNESCO literacy programme run by the National Directorate for Recurrent Education.

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This event comes as one of the many ways UNESCO seeks to promote the importance of Literacy and recognizing those who work hard to spread literacy and attract adult learners to the 172 community development centers that also provide adult education program, focusing on literacy and vocational training.

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