The Directorate for Research, Lifelong Learning and Employability (DRLLE) had the pleasure of attending the Annual Conference and General Assembly for the European Basic Skills Network (EBSN), which was held in Pécs, Hungary between Wednesday 14^th June and Friday 16^th June 2023.

The aim of the Conference was to discuss Basic Skills within the context of the European Year of Skills 2023, as well as to provide attendees with the opportunity to meet and learn from experts in the field of basic skills education. Representatives from NGOs, public service entities, and other organisations were given time and space to share best practices during workshop sessions. One of these sessions was facilitated by Ms Mandy Mifsud, Education Officer for Adult Learning and Head of the Lifelong Learning Unit within DRLLE. Ms Mifsud’s presentation highlighted the Directorate’s ongoing efforts to develop The Malta National Basic Skills Guidelines for Adults, while also providing an overview of the Directorate’s role as a service provider and policymaker in the field of adult learning.

For a more detailed list of topics discussed during the Conference workshop sessions, kindly refer to the programme below:

DRLLE represents Malta as a Project Partner in the EBSN Professional Development Series (PDS) project consortium. The project was highlighted during the EBSN Conference via dissemination of information leaflets as well as a spotlight panel discussion featuring the following representatives from the project partners:

1. Laura Widger, South East Technological, University (SETU), Ireland
2. Neill Wylie, South East Technological University (SETU), Ireland
3. Ágnes Tanka, Szondi György Secondary Technical and Vocational School of Nograd County's Vocational Center, Hungary
4. Györgyi Csendes, European Basic Skills Network Secretariat, Hungary
5. Zoltán Várkonyi, European Basic Skills Network Secretariat, Hungary