A/71/358 100. The Special Rapporteur emphasizes that, in this endeavour, paramount importance should be given to the “full development of the human person” as the essential objective of the right to education as a continuously unfolding process covering the entire life. The process of lifelong learning must also be propelled by a perception of the right to education not only as an individual right but also as a social right, with primary responsibility for its realization resting on Governments as well social partners. 101. In line with the recommendations below. above, the Special Rapporteur makes the Elucidating further the concept of lifelong learning 102. States should embrace the concept of education and learning as a continuum. They should take steps towards transforming the education system so as to enable the continual pursuit of studies, learning processes and training programmes, through formal as well as informal systems. The concept of lifelong learning must be further elaborated, taking into consideration its three key pillars: education; training and learning; and ensuring that age is not a barrier to education and learning. Strengthening the normative framework for lifelong learning 103. States should recognize the importance of developing and strengthening the normative framework for lifelong learning, taking into consideration the right to learning as well as the right to education and training. They should also recognize the right to education and learning as a social right and a social responsibility. They should develop a normative framework that reflects the right to education, learning and training. In this respect, consideration should be given to available examples. Moreover, the right to education, learning and training should be developed in its nexus with other rights. Governments should review labour laws so as to make them conducive to operationalizing the right to learning as well as the right to training. Adopting and implementing polices and strategies for lifelong learning 104. In line with a normative framework, Governments should adopt the necessary policies and strategies for lifelong learning. A number of frameworks from countries mentioned in the present report may serve as inspiration but should be implemented in consultation with interested stakeholders to address each State’s circumstances. 105. Furthermore, Governments should take special care that such policies and strategies are effectively implemented. The corporate sector, employers and social partners, including civil society and local communities, should be involved and encouraged to work with public authorities in designing programmes for lifelong learning. Recognizing technical and vocational education and training as a linchpin in the concept of lifelong learning and fostering skills development 106. Technical and vocational education and training should be recognized as a linchpin in the concept of lifelong learning and as a font of skills development 24/26 16-14910