(a) to provide evidence from research, statistical data and policy analysis to support policy making;
(b) to increase knowledge and mutual learning on VET policy and practice in Member States by reporting on developments and policy options;
(c) to strengthen European cooperation in VET policy development by providing expertise to help design and support common European VET initiatives and tools;
(d) to increase the visibility and understanding of VET issues through effective communication.
The year 2008 was very successful for Cedefop. Its support to policy development is highly visible. Cedefop has been invited to give keynote speeches and provide background information and documents to many major policy events.
Cedefop's expertise is widely acknowledged, its support in several policy areas has been explicitly requested in important European policy documents.