Roberto Catelli

Roberto Catelli is the coordinator of the education area at Ação Educativa, an organization focused on improving educational conditions in Brazil. He has been vocal about the stagnation in combating functional illiteracy, particularly highlighting the decline in enrollments in the Education of Young and Adults (EJA) program, which has seen its lowest number of students in history. Catelli emphasizes the importance of public policies that support education for young and adult learners, asserting that such initiatives are crucial for enhancing literacy levels in the country.