Policy paper on Recognition of non-formal education: Confirming the real competencies of young people in the knowledge society
The European Youth Forum aims with this paper to fuel the discussion and the emergence of concrete proposals to the development of quality and recognition of non-formal education. Greater political and social recognition of non-formal education and the important role that youth organisations play is necessary.
Read the policy paper 'Recognition of non-formal education, confirming the real competencies of young people in the knowledge society' adopted at the Council of Members, Brussels, Belgium, 11-12 November 2005.
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