Recent developments in Iceland
During this last year, Iceland has seen small changes in the adult education sector. More emphasis is now placed on education and training for the tourist industry and instruction on intercultural awareness. For the future, state and non-governmental institutions have suggested that the sector should focus on such challenges as the issue of the fourth industrial revolution, workplaces for adult education, intercultural dialogue, promotion of the importance of active citizenship, all of which are, in part, linked to the environment, sustainability, and global heating. In addition to this, the topics of global media, public relations, and political awareness have presented new challenges for Iceland.
On an organisational level, EAEA member, Association for Adult Learning in Iceland (LEIKN), has witnessed a recent increase in their capacity. This has occurred as a result of more focused work and the increased duties of the board team. As a result, there has been more cooperation with EPALE, Erasmus+ and the Ministries of Welfare and Education.