The overall objective of the project is as follows:

To further a modern and flexible concept of adult learning for Croatia in line with the new labour market requirements, the lifelong learning approach and EU best-practice examples.
In general terms, the project will focus on what can be achieved through improvements in structured adult education and training provision, adjustment and modernisation of the training programmes (with considerable emphasis on basic skills) and training provision, and increase of the public awareness of the importance of continuous training.
The project will be implemented through 6 components resulting in the achievements described below:

Component 1: Data and information base is established

Methodology for data collection in adult learning relating to programmes, providers and qualifications, as well as on adult learning relating to validation of formal, informal and non-formal learning is developed.
Data on participants in adult learning, as well as programmes, providers and qualifications on offer are obtained with a view to ensure comprehensive policy analysis and information decision-making as well as to better inform the end-beneficiaries/general public.
Concept for non-public & public online availability of database as well as the corresponding elements necessary for the sustainability of the database are identified.

Component 2: Staff and policy are developed

Relevant stakeholders have enhanced their knowledge, skills and attitudes required for systemic innovation (practices/legislation) and, subsequently, development of and integrated policy implementation framework in the field of adult learning.

Component 3: Existing financing arrangements are revised and new designed

Ways for a better use of public funds for adult learning, as well as new financing mechanisms and incentives are advocated.

Component 4: Quality of training programmes and providers is assured

The modernisation of the programme accreditation process is discussed and the relevant stakeholders are ready to apply new elements (national qualification framework) to pilot the new process.

Component 5: Basic skills programme for adults is improved

Information gaps, weaknesses of norms, methodologies and procedures used in the provision of the MoSES' basic skills (‘Literacy') programme for adults are identified.
Expertise of public and private training providers (trainers/researchers) for the flexible provision of basic skills programme for adults is improved.

Component 6: Learning campaign is carried out

Specific elements of a one-year comprehensive national campaign on adult learning are identified and national campaign implemented.

Project Team  Leader
Kirsten Husted Tejsner
Varšavska 8
HR – 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
Phone: +385-1-4882 800
Fax: +385-1-4882 801
e-mail: EU.adult.learning@aoo.hr

Project Implementation Unit
Sonja Šegvić
Varšavska 8
HR – 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
Phone: +385-1-4882 805
Fax: +385-1-4882 801
e-mail: sonja.segvic@aoo.hr