Based on the Adult Literacy and Life Skills survey conducted in Bermuda, Canada, Italy, Mexico (Nuevo Leon), Norway, and the United States of America in 2003 and 2004, this book presents an initial set of findings that shed new light on the twin processes of skill gain and loss. The book opens...

This report provides examples and recommendations to help overcome obstacles to engage low-skilled workers and their employers in skills development. England has implemented impressive measures aimed at helping workers and employers to upskill. Nonetheless, there remains room for improvement....

Improving the activation of skills of vulnerable populations in Kazakhstan -- Fostering participation in adult learning of all forms in Kazakhstan -- Key insights and recommendations for Kazakhstan -- Strengthening the governance of the skills system in Kazakhstan -- Abbreviations and acronyms...

Skills are the key to shaping a better future and central to the capacity of countries and people to thrive in an increasingly interconnected and rapidly changing world. Megatrends such as globalisation, technological advances, and demographic change are reshaping work and society, generating a...

A well-coordinated adult learning system is essential to support the achievement of Korea’s long-term goals. The transformational effects of demographic change, digitalisation, globalisation, and most recently COVID-19 on life at work and outside of it amplify the importance of getting...

Fostering greater participation in adult learning in Tlaxcala, Mexico -- Strengthening the skills of youth in Tlaxcala, Mexico -- Strengthening the governance of the skills system in Tlaxcala, Mexico -- Key insights and recommendations for Tlaxcala, Mexico -- Engagement -- Foreword -- Using...

Based on the Adult Literacy and Life Skills survey conducted in Bermuda, Canada, Italy, Mexico (Nuevo Leon), Norway, and the United States of America in 2003 and 2004, this book presents an initial set of findings that shed new light on the twin processes of skill gain and loss. The book opens...