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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...
A new blog post on ELINET by Aoife Crawford (Research and Policy Officer, National Adult Literacy Agency – NALA, Ireland) explores a crucial question: whose literacy needs remain unmet - and why? The article starts from a striking figure: in Ireland, one in five...
The world of work is evolving rapidly — and adult learning must adapt to stay relevant. In a recent post on EPALE, the we explore how anticipating future skills needs can inform more effective strategies for adult education. By aligning learning opportunities...
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...
Artificial Intelligence is transforming how we teach and learn — creating new opportunities, but also new challenges for adults with low basic skills. In September, the European Basic Skills Network (EBSN) facilitated an online discussion on EPALE about the...
EBSN invites its members and the wider adult learning community to take part in the upcoming EPALE discussion “AI and Basic Skills in the Digital Era”, taking place online on 18 September 2025, 10:00–16:00 CEST. The discussion will explore the role of artificial...
The OECD’s latest PIAAC results reveal declining literacy and widening inequality across Europe, highlighting the urgent need for lifelong and inclusive learning strategies. EAEA and EBSN call for stronger governance, increased investment, and innovative approaches to...
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...
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...
The OECD’s latest PIAAC results reveal declining literacy and widening inequality across Europe, highlighting the urgent need for lifelong and inclusive learning strategies. EAEA and EBSN call for stronger governance, increased investment, and innovative approaches to...