Denmark's strategy for lifelong learning

ForewordThe Danish Government has initiated extensive educational reformsaimed at ensuring Denmark’s continued growth and prosperity in theyears to come.The reforms shall ensure improved quality and cohesion in educationand training – from preschool to higher education and in adult educationand continuing training. The aim is to create a world-class educationsystem and have everyone participate in lifelong learning. It shall helpdevelop Denmark as a leading knowledge society in a globalised world.Excellent development and learning opportunities for children, youngpeople and adults shall strengthen personal development, employmentand active participation in society of the individual. Everyone shall bechallenged in a learning process that develops inventiveness and pleasurein being able to improve oneself continuously. This is crucial for raisingthe level of education and strengthening competitiveness and cohesionin Danish society.Lifelong learning has to be promoted in the many settings in whichpeople acquire new knowledge and gain useful skills. This applies ineducation, at work, in liberal adult education and in association andleisure activities. This is a shared responsibility for all. This will give usthe best prospects of raising the skills and competences in Denmarkand of having world-class lifelong learning.With this report the Government is presenting Denmark’s strategy forlifelong learning and the initiatives and actions prioritised for the future.It is the Government’s contribution to a realisation of the commonobjectives of the Lisbon strategy.Bertel HaarderMinister of EducationForeword 1