Adi main goal was to establish a national network of adult education experts and facilitate their involvement in European cooperation, at the same time the project activities strengthened existing national and transnational networks of adult education providers by means of mutual learning, peer counselling, and capacity building. The project fostered National and European cooperation on specific issues connected with the European Recommendation “Upskilling Pathways” .
The mean proficiency score of Italian adults in basic skills is significantly below the average of the OECD countries participating in the Survey of Adult Skills (PIAAC). According to Dr Inez Bailey, who worked at NALA, integration of literacy and numeracy across adult education is necessary but it is less likely to succeed where teachers are left alone. An integrated policy approach in basic skills provision as well as the use of effective guidance tools are also recommended in the implementation of the Upskilling Pathways European Recommendation. ADi, a cultural nonprofit organisation, recognized by the Italian Ministry of Education as a qualified Association in the training of Italian teachers and School Principals, is a member of the EBSN European Network (https://basicskills.eu/welcome-to-the-ebsn-web-site/). The European Basic Skills Network, EBSN, is an association of policy level stakeholders engaged in basic skills training for adults. ADi would like to improve Italian adult teaching practice supporting teachers’ effective cooperation with EBSN members and creating a reference group of experts in the field of adult education.