TY - GEN AB - This open access book presents contemporary perspectives on the role of a learning society from the lens of leading practitioners, experts from universities, governments, and industry leaders. The think pieces argue for a learning society as a major driver of change with far-reaching influence on learning to serve the needs of economies and societies. The book is a testimonial to the importance of learning communities. It highlights the pivotal role that can be played by non-traditional actors such as city and urban planners, citizens, transport professionals, and technology companies. This collection seeks to contribute to the discourse on strengthening the fabric of a learning society crucial for future economic and social development, particularly in the aftermath of the coronavirus disease. AU - Ra, Sungsup, AU - Shanti Jagannathan, AU - Maclean, Rupert, CN - LC5219 DO - 10.1007/978-981-16-0983-1 DO - doi ID - 1431059 KW - Continuing education KW - Continuing education KW - Social change. KW - Éducation permanente KW - Éducation permanente LK - https://link.springer.com/10.1007/978-981-16-0983-1 N2 - This open access book presents contemporary perspectives on the role of a learning society from the lens of leading practitioners, experts from universities, governments, and industry leaders. The think pieces argue for a learning society as a major driver of change with far-reaching influence on learning to serve the needs of economies and societies. The book is a testimonial to the importance of learning communities. It highlights the pivotal role that can be played by non-traditional actors such as city and urban planners, citizens, transport professionals, and technology companies. This collection seeks to contribute to the discourse on strengthening the fabric of a learning society crucial for future economic and social development, particularly in the aftermath of the coronavirus disease. SN - 9789811609831 SN - 9811609837 T1 - Powering a learning society during an age of disruption / TI - Powering a learning society during an age of disruption / UR - https://link.springer.com/10.1007/978-981-16-0983-1 VL - volume 58 ER -