Netherlands

2019

• The Netherlands introduction

  Posted: 2020-01-09 / Category: 2019 / Tags: non-formal learning lifelong learning

  Developing a culture of learning in Dutch society and promoting lifelong learning are on the agendas of state and non-governmental institutions in the Netherlands. The current decentralised system of education in the country works in support of st...

• Recent developments in the Netherlands

  Posted: 2020-01-09 / Category: 2019 / Tags: outreach youth digital skills workplace learning low-skilled low-qualified participation vocational

  Even though the Netherlands has one of the highest percentages of adults involved in learning, increasing the participation of adults in education remains on the national and regional agenda. In 2019, the Dutch cabinet, in cooperation with social...

• Links to the EU and international policy in the Netherlands

  Posted: 2020-01-09 / Category: 2019 / Tags: sustainable development upskilling pathways

  The implementation of the Upskilling Pathways initiative in the Netherlands is happening via the further development of vocational training sector. At the same time civil society organisations such as libraries, welfare organisations, and voluntar...

• Challenges and recommendations in the Netherlands

  Posted: 2020-01-09 / Category: 2019 / Tags: lifelong learning funding

  There are several changes to the non-formal adult education sector in the Netherlands. However, improving the adult education provision and the image of lifelong learning by offering an individualised approach remains a focus. At the same time, it...