In 2011, the ETF is implementing a project on lifelong learning in Eastern Europe. It is aims to collect information, promote peer learning, and design future actions adapted to the national priorities of Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Republic of Moldova, Russian Federation and Ukraine.

On one of such peer-learning visits in Yerevan, Armenia, between 16 and 20 October, representatives of public institutions, employers and employees organizations from Georgia, Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova came to Yerevan, Armenia.

While representatives of public institutions discussed the questions of formulation and implementation of policies, representatives of companies, training providers and consultants focused on continuing vocational education and training and its contribution to skills and competitiveness.

The topics of discussion centered on the following themes:

• quality of the workforce: assessment and priorities for development
• who should do what to improve the quality of the workforce
• possibilities and constraints in investing in continuous vocational training
• recommendations for future actions and possible interventions by donors

The visit included meetings with local companies and to the Adult Education Center in Tavush, in the north-east of the country.  The Adult Education and Lifelong Learning Association and the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Armenia are key partners in the project and contributed to the organization of the visit.