This report aims to contribute to better understanding of policies which can effectively support MSMEs in increasing their training provision. It also works towards a new approach for reviewing these policies. First, it investigates the causes of the 'MSME training gap'. Second, it develops a...

European companies' economic performance depends on effective utilisation of their employees' skills. Employers are key players in fostering continuing vocational education and training (CVET). Nine out of 10 participants in job-related training received support from their employers, who either...

The creation of a single market in Europe builds on the wellgrounded belief that the removal of constraints on economic activity between Member States will serve to boost economic prosperity. European businesses, even small ones and those that operate locally, need to understand and even respond...

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) form a significant part of all EU Member State economies. Growing recognition of their importance has led to introducing several measures at both EU and Member State levels to harness and improve their competitiveness. One area that has gained attention...