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    “Horizontal governance is essential because the adult education sector in Europe is not coordinated and mainly operates through clusters. We should strengthen existing collaborations to ensure public, private, and social actors work together,” says Francesca Torlone, Associate Professor at the University of Florence.
    New perspectives, Policy perspectives

    Bridging the gap: How stakeholder cooperation can enhance lifelong learning

    Conducted across 21 European countries, the RegALE survey highlights the urgent need for better cooperation among policymakers, practitioners and researchers to create a more inclusive and effective adult education system in Europe. Francesca Torlone of the University of Florence discusses the survey results, noting the fragmented state of adult education and proposing solutions.

    10.01.2025 Sara Pasino
    “Micro-credentials may not always attract more learners, but they could have a significant impact on dropout rates,” argues Paolo Federighi, Honorary Professor of Adult and Continuing Education at the University of Florence in Italy. Photo: Kvs.
    Learning & teaching

    Paolo Federighi on micro-credentials: Progress toward equality, but equity remains elusive

    They provide affordable and flexible learning opportunities, but do they truly promote equity and inclusivity? “Not quite yet,” says Paolo Federighi, Honorary Professor of Adult Education at the University of Florence, in reference to the much-debated micro-credentials.

    26.11.2024 Sara Pasino
    At the EAEA conference in Helsinki, Isabell Kempf, Director of the UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning, listed concrete actions through which lifelong learning can tackle the major challenges of our time. Photo: Kvs.
    Policy perspectives

    Isabell Kempf: “Adult education empowers agility in navigating global change”

    “Adult education is a human right and a public good helping to create a more resilient, just and sustainable future,” said Isabell Kempf, Director of the UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning, in her keynote address at the EAEA conference in Helsinki.

    10.07.2024 Katja Pantzar
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