The European Basic Skills Network (EBSN) was launched during a conference held at the Norwegian Agency for Lifelong Learning (Vox) in Oslo from 2 to 4 June 2010.

EBSN is an initiative that was established in 2008 by the Commission´s Working Group for the Implementation of the Action Plan for Adult Learning. The members of the Working Group, representing the educational authorities of all countries participating in the Lifelong Learning Programme, agreed that a network should be set up to contribute to European and national policies for the enhancement of basic skills among the adult population. Initially, the network will focus on four of the main basic skills: literacy, numeracy, digital competence and oral communication. Other competences, in particular entrepreneurship and soft skills, will be added to this list once the network has consolidated its programme of activities. During the first twelve months, Vox will administer the network´s activities in cooperation with an Interim Executive Committee elected during the conference.

(UIL News)

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