On 27 September, from 10 am to 4 pm CEST, EPALE hosted an online discussion on financial literacy in times of crisis.
The discussion was hosted by Calvin Lees from L&W Institute, Katarzyna Hanula from Microfinance Centre (MFC), Beate Bowien-Jansen of Deutsches Institut für Erwachsenenbildung and was moderated by Gina Ebner, Secretary-General of EAEA, and Christin Cieslak, Head of Programmes and Stakeholder Engagement at EAEA.
Watch the recording here.
Our guest speakers shed light on the current financial landscape and the challenges individuals and communities encounter during periods of economic turmoil. We delved into monetary policies and practices, analysing their effects on society and shared values.
During our discussion, we also assessed the role of the European Union in addressing financial challenges and fostering financial literacy. Real-life examples provided valuable insights into how communities have successfully navigated financial difficulties in the past.
Guiding questions were:
- Considering the rapid changes in the financial landscape, how can we ensure that financial literacy education remains relevant and adaptable to the evolving needs of individuals and communities?
- How can financial literacy programmes be tailored to address the specific needs of vulnerable communities during times of economic crisis?
- In what ways can the European Union collaborate with local organisations and governments to enhance financial literacy initiatives and support individuals in making informed financial decisions?
Comments are still open, and you can share your thoughts, experiences and suggestions!
Špela Močilnikar (spela.mocilnikar@cmepius.si), CMEPIUS
