Monitoring policies

At the core of EAEA’s policy work is the monitoring of the different European and global policies and strategies on adult education. EAEA actively participates in the development of these policies and strategies by publishing statements, taking part in consultations and through direct advocacy work.

Skills and qualifications

The European Commission has published a strategy to improve the skills of European adults. With one in five adults struggling with reading and writing, the Union of Skills is the most recent plan to improve education, training, and lifelong learning in Europe. 

EAEA monitors EU policies on skills and qualifications and advocates for the recognition and validation of prior learning – especially non-formal adult learning.

Read more about what EAEA is doing on skills and qualifications. 

Funding for adult education

Adult education is funded by the European Union mainly through the Erasmus+ programme. Erasmus+ is the EU’s programme to support education, training, youth and sport in Europe. As the linkages between different policy sectors and adult education are recognised more and more, other funding tools have become available. EAEA closely monitors the development and implementation of the Erasmus+ and European Social Fund (ESF).

Read more about funding for adult education.

European and global frameworks

Adult education in Europe is outlined in different policy papers, strategies and frameworks. EAEA monitors the implementation of these frameworks on the European and global levels.

EAEA also continues to monitor the implementation of the CONFINTEA VII process and the Marrakech Framework for Action, including the mid-term review process planned for 2025.