Report - Salto
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Bridges for Recognition | Milestones in European Recognition - Evolution<br />
31<br />
Since the launch of the White Paper recognition has played a prominent role in a number of<br />
Commission activities; for instance:<br />
• in the joint activities with the CoE: the working paper ‘Pathways towards validation &<br />
recognition’ and the research seminar on non-formal learning;<br />
• in the support of the CoE Expert Group on a Portfolio System;<br />
• in various Working Groups: on Youth Autonomy, on the interim evaluation of the YOUTH<br />
Programme and on Engagement<br />
• in activities of SALTO RC Germany for YOUTHPASS; and last but not least<br />
• in this event Bridges for Recognition<br />
Within the Education and Training strategies a number of working groups have been convened<br />
in order to support the political processes, develop policy recommendations in the diverse areas<br />
and exchange information and good practice throughout Member States.<br />
In 2003/2004 one of the main subjects of the Working Group H “Making learning attractive/<br />
Strengthening links with working life & society at large”, was “Valuing Learning”. Related to<br />
this is the development of a set of common principles for the identification and validation of<br />
non-formal learning.<br />
Hand Joachim Schild said that it is now time for an assessment of progress and the redefinition<br />
of a strategy for 2005/06 along with the adoption of the common European principles on<br />
validation in Member States and in various sectors and contexts, including the youth field.<br />
The Common principles for the identification and validation of non-formal & informal learning<br />
were developed by a group of experts, approved by WG H and adopted by Council Conclusion<br />
in May 2004.