UNITED GENERATIONS
▶Summary
Ageing is a global phenomenon. The world population is ageing causing changes in the society as whole. Senior citizens represent an important and ever growing part of our European population, econ...
▶Objectives
The Europe 2020 Strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth acknowledges LifeLong Learning and digital skill development as key elements in response to the current economic crisis and demographic aging. By improving adults' ability to adapt to changes in the labor market, the family and the society, a contribution to the overcoming of the economic crisis, as well as the achievement of the Europe 2020 targets can be made. New adult learning possibilities provide upgrade- as well as re-skilling opportunities for those affected by unemployment and aging, while at the same time important contributions to social inclusion, active citizenship and personal development are being made. Yet, there is a growing consensus that adult learning is currently the weakest unit in developing national lifelong-learning systems. Participation in adult learning has continued to grow slowly, from 9,8 % of the 25-64 year-old population in 2005 to only 10,7 % in 2014, thus making the increased ‘ET2020’ target of 15 % by 2020 an even greater challenge.