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Basic skills of adults in Switzerland rated above average
Adults in Switzerland have above-average literacy, numeracy and problem-solving skills compared to other countries. This was one of the findings from the OECD's Programme for the International Assessment of Adult Competencies (PIAAC), which were presented on 10 December 2024. Sabine Scheiben, head of the SERI's Continuing Education Unit, explains the federal government's efforts to encourage the adult acquisition of basic skills.
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