Deputy Development Minister Lazaros Tsavdaridis spoke about the importance of lifelong learning as a tool for social cohesion and tackling inequalities at a conference titled “The social dimension of learning in an era of multiple crises”, organised by Easy Education under the auspices of KEDIVIM at Panteion University.
In a social media post, the deputy minister said that in his speech he had noted that, in a period of rapid change — from the spread of artificial intelligence to a succession of international crises — lifelong learning is no longer just a tool for career advancement, but is linked to social cohesion and tackling social exclusion and inequalities.
Mr Tsavdaridis also referred to the need to support workers whose professions are changing, ensure equal opportunities for young people in the regions, and empower women to re-enter the labour market.
He also stressed that the government, under the leadership of Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, is implementing, through “Greece 2.0”, the largest training programme Greece has ever seen.
On the work of the Ministry of Development, he said its priorities include linking research with the real economy, supporting small and medium-sized enterprises, and creating quality jobs.