news

  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 policy development. ...

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 and individuals have rece...

In response to the 2024 OECD Survey of Adult Skills (PIAAC) and stagnating participation rates across Europe, the European Basic Skills Network (EBSN) and the European Association for the Education of Adults (EAEA) launched a sector-wide consultation. The resulting joint policy package shifts the narrative from blaming learners for a "lack of motivation" to addressing the structural failures in a...

  The European Basic Skills Network is proud to highlight the achievement of one of its founding members, the National Adult Literacy Agency (NALA). NALA’s Learn with NALA programme has been awarded the UNESCO International Literacy Prize 2025, recognising its outstanding contribution to supporting adults in Ireland to develop their literacy and digital skills. The Learn with NAL...

Recent findings from the OECD Survey of Adult Skills (2024) reveal a worrying trend: literacy and numeracy skills among adults have stagnated or declined across most OECD countries over the past decade. These challenges are particularly pronounced among adults with lower education levels, highlighting an urgent need for targeted interventions. In their joint statement, EAEA and The European Basic ...