The study explored the relationship between the city, local community development, and Portugal's Local Educational Project (PEL). It focused on decentralization policies and educational action at the local level to reveal the needs in social education policies for promoting local and community development. The PEL is an important strategic tool for local community development, aiming for more inclusive educational and training responses. It paves the way for defining a local educational policy from a community development perspective. However, some obstacles remain concerning education and teaching establishments, particularly in the collaborative work necessary to build the PEL. The relevance of this theme becomes more important when considering globalization and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Globalization requires flexible educational approaches to address local and global dynamics while promoting community development. This helps build resilient communities and contributes to achieving SDGs such as quality education (SDG 4), reducing inequalities (SDG 10), and creating sustainable cities and communities (SDG 11). The research underscores the pivotal role of education in promoting community development. It explores the connections between schools and their surrounding areas and supports community development through local educational initiatives. The research also delves into decentralization policies and emphasizes education as an inclusive, community-driven endeavor, contributing to the dialogue on establishing effective, fair, and adaptable educational systems.

Authors:
Nuno Fraga, University of Madeira, Portugal
Sofia Silva, University of Madeira, Portugal

About the Presenter(s)
Professor Nuno Fraga is a University Assistant Professor/Lecturer at University of Madeira in Portugal

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