In an increasingly digitalised world, understanding how to navigate online spaces safely, responsibly and critically is essential for all citizens.
The Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe Recommendation on developing and promoting digital citizenship education (DCE) provides a vital road map for equipping learners with these skills across formal, non-formal and informal settings. This report sheds light on how states across Europe are implementing the recommendation, highlighting practical approaches to embedding digital citizenship education across schools, communities and beyond. It reveals the progress made, the gaps that remain and the ways in which governments, educators and stakeholders are working together to foster digital literacy, inclusion and participation.
Designed for policy makers, educators and anyone involved in shaping digital learning, this review offers valuable insights and recommendations to help build a more inclusive, safe and democratic digital future for all.
FOREWORDCHAPTER 1 – EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Study scope, objectives and approach
Key findings
Recommendations
CHAPTER 2 – INTRODUCTION
Study objectives and scope
Methodological approach
CHAPTER 3 – EUROPEAN AND INTERNATIONAL FRAMEWORKS RELEVANT FOR DCE CHAPTER 4 – MEMBER STATES’ ACTIONS AND INITIATIVES RELEVANT FOR DCE
Policy implementation of the DCE Recommendation
Actions to promote the DCE Recommendation in formal, non-formal and informal education settings
Frameworks for assessing the impact of the DCE Recommendation
Stakeholder participation
Frameworks for co-operation between public, private and civil sectors and education institutions
Member states’ participation in frameworks for international co-operation
Additional information on implementation
Training of teachers and education professionals
CHAPTER 5 – CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
European and international frameworks relevant for DCE
Integration of DCE into national policies, legislation and curriculums
Actions to promote the DCE Recommendation and related initiatives
Frameworks for assessing the impacts of the DCE Recommendation
Stakeholder involvement in design, implementation and evaluation
Frameworks for co-operation between public, private, civil and education sectors
Member states’ participation in frameworks for international co-operation
APPENDICES
Appendix 1 – Intervention logic of Recommendation CM/Rec(2019)10
Appendix 2 – Analytical framework
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