By LLL
In this position paper, the Lifelong Learning Platform (LLLP) explores the importance of developing key competences that learners need to adapt to any future societal challenge, in line with SDG 4. The paper examines what learners require to strengthen their resilience in an ever-changing world, while also considering the impact of recent crises such as COVID-19, Russia’s war of aggression in Ukraine, the climate crisis and the rampant digitalisation of societies.
The position paper offers recommendations for changes at the system level, provider level and learner level to introduce a new approach to competence development. The main focus is on the need for a whole-of-government approach that includes all education and training stakeholders in the decision-making and implementation of policies. Additionally, it emphasises the importance of recognising the diversity of learning providers and the competences learners need to actively participate in their own learning journey.