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The seminar examined adult learning policies in OECD countries, recent developments regarding the national framework of qualifications in Ireland, the role of partnerships in developing and delivering learning in the workplace, and developments regarding the validation of informal and non-formal learning. The seminar focused in particular on the role of partnerships and identified critical elements in the successful design, delivery and attractiveness of learning. The main themes and issues are contained in this report. It contains a brief description of the presentations and the key ideas emerging from each one. The presentations were: The Irish national framework of qualifications: its role in promoting lifelong learning / Sean O. Foghlu; Beyond rhetoric: adult learning policies and practices / Patrick Werquin (see report indexed at TD/TNC 73.63); The Return to Learning Initiative / Helen Ryan, George Holden; Skillnets partnerships case studies: the role of partnerships in developing and facilitating education and training; Case study 1: creating a learning culture in companies up-skilling and cross-skilling for craftworkers in the National Engineering Training Skillnet / Eamon Devoy, Alan Moore; Case study 2: creating a regional network for training and development: the North Mayo Skillnet / Peter Brady, Carl Blake; The recognition and assessment of non-formal learning and informal learning: European experience and avenues for co-operation / Jens Bjornavold.