Each lesson starts with a picture to stimulate discussion, to encourage learners to think about related social issues and to make applications to their lives and contexts.

UNESCO: Kha Ri Gude (Let Us Learn) Adult Literacy Programme (KGALP)

The intention is to stimulate a discussion on how public awareness-raising and education on climate change can be improved.

UNESCO: MEDIA SERVICES

"It is hoped that the various approaches and strategies suggested in this publication will serve to stimulate further discussion about Information Literacy and inspire innovative new awareness-raising campaigns", states the introduction to the manual.

UNESCO: OFFICE IN DHAKA

But you can't help noticing that all of that discussion has been about new and exciting ways to stimulate the economy.

BBC: On markets and helicopters