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European Basic Skills Network

Who we are
EBSN is a European network bringing together policy makers and key stakeholders to strengthen adults’ basic skills across Europe.
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Our objective
To promote excellence in adult basic skills policy and implementation at European and national level, in a field with major implications for education, employment, social inclusion and active participation in society.
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Why it matters
Across Europe, many adults face barriers in work, learning and everyday life because they lack essential basic skills. EBSN supports stronger cooperation, knowledge exchange and policy development to help address this challenge.

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Learn who we are, what we stand for, and how the Network supports cooperation on adult basic skills across Europe.

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Activities & Projects

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Membership

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Highlighted News & Events

Nordic-Baltic PIAAC Conference 2026 (Jyväskylä, Finland | 26-27 August 2026)

Nordic-Baltic PIAAC Conference 2026 (Jyväskylä, Finland | 26-27 August 2026)

  The Nordic-Baltic PIAAC Conference 2026 will take place on 26–27 August 2026 at the University of Jyväskylä, Finland. The event will bring together policymakers and researchers to explore the potential of OECD’s PIAAC and to discuss the latest insights shaping the future of adult skills development. The programme will feature keynote ...
Vacancy Announcement: Expert in Research and Policy Analysis at Cedefop

Vacancy Announcement: Expert in Research and Policy Analysis at Cedefop

  Cedefop, the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training, has published a vacancy for the position of Expert in Research and Policy Analysis. This opportunity may be of particular interest to professionals working in the fields of skills development, lifelong learning, vocational education and training, labour market analysis, and evidence-based ...
Call for Applications: UNESCO International Literacy Prizes 2026

Call for Applications: UNESCO International Literacy Prizes 2026

UNESCO has launched the call for applications and nominations for the UNESCO International Literacy Prizes 2026. Since 1967, the Prizes have recognised outstanding and innovative programmes that promote literacy and contribute to the development of inclusive, literate societies worldwide. More than 500 initiatives led by governments, non-governmental organisations ...
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Join a European network of institutions committed to strengthening adult basic skills policy and practice.

Annual Conference

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projects

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European cooperation

Connecting institutions across countries and sectors.

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Policy dialogue

Supporting informed exchange on adult basic skills.

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Peer exchange

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Project collaboration

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