EARLALL Highlights Regional Cooperation at West Flanders’ Provincial Platform for Adult Education
16/09/2025
On 15 September 2025, Noelia Cantero, Director of EARLALL, participated in the Provincial Platform for Adult Education hosted by the Province of West Flanders at Provinciehuis Boeverbos in Bruges. The meeting gathered key regional stakeholders to exchange on strategies for strengthening adult education and lifelong learning opportunities.
In her presentation, Ms. Cantero showcased EARLALL’s work in fostering interregional cooperation and supporting European and regional policy development in education and training. She underlined the importance of regional alliances in shaping effective lifelong learning ecosystems, sharing examples from EARLALL members’ initiatives across Europe.
The meeting provided an excellent opportunity for fruitful dialogue with West Flanders representatives and partners. The Provincial Platform for Adult Education stood out as a good practice example, illustrating how local actors can coordinate efforts to enhance adult education provision. Its collaborative approach – bringing together education providers, policymakers, and community stakeholders – was praised as a model that could inspire other European regions.
Following the platform meeting, Ms. Cantero joined a lunch discussion with the West Flanders Partnership for Lifelong Learning (#blijfkennismaken.be). This informal exchange allowed for deeper conversations on regional strategies to boost participation in lifelong learning and to address skills needs in a rapidly changing labour market.
The engagement in Bruges further strengthened the ties between EARLALL and West Flanders, opening doors for future collaboration within Europe’s broader lifelong learning and skills agenda.
