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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.

About EBSN

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

Explore our policy work, partnerships and projects that connect evidence, practice and European cooperation.

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Membership

Find out how institutions can join EBSN, benefit from membership, and become part of a trusted European network.

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Highlighted News & Events

New PIAAC results show declining literacy and increasing inequality in many European countries – Better adult learning is necessary

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 adult education to address these challenges and promote equality, social inclusion, and ...

Registration is open for EBSN’s GA and Annual Conference in 2024!

Join us in June for the EBSN Annual Conference 2024 organised in Valladolid, Spain, where we'll explore "Upskilling and Reskilling for the 'Twin Transition': Digital and Green Transformation." This year, we're enhancing the experience with a half-day networking session focused on European grants and fostering collaboration in adult basic skills ...

Call for Proposals: EBSN Annual Conference 2024 in Valladolid, Spain

Please join us for the EBSN Annual Event 2024, taking place in the historic city of Valladolid, Spain, from June 26th to 28th. This year's theme, "Upskilling and Reskilling for the 'Twin Transition': Digital and Green Transformation," offers a crucial platform to address the future of adult learning and basic skills policies. We invite individuals to ...
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membership

Join a European network of institutions committed to strengthening adult basic skills policy and practice.

Annual Conference

Discover EBSN’s flagship annual event, bringing together policy makers, experts and practitioners from across Europe.

projects

Explore collaborative initiatives and European projects connecting policy, practice and shared learning.

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

Sharing experience, approaches and lessons learned.

Project collaboration

Creating opportunities for joint developments and initiatives.

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