Factsheet for measure
GR-2020-11/693
– measures in Greece
Distance learning introduced for public training programmes
Έκτακτη εφαρμογή μεθόδου τηλεκατάρτισης στα προγράμματα ανέργων και εργαζομένων
Background information
The government with a law (art 19 of the Official Government Gazette A64, March 14, 2020), in the contest of the “emergency contingency measures to address the need to limit the spread of COVID-19”, introduces the emergency application of distance learning for publicly financed programs for unemployed and employees. The programs which concern the consulting support or training and certification of knowledge and skills, may continue to be implemented entirely remotely (distance learning) by derogation of any other provision, from 14 March 2020 and after.
Content of measure
The programs of the Minister of Labour for the unemployed and employed, co-financed by European funds that are either in preparation for integration into funding from national and European resources, or have already been integrated or are in progress and include the consulting support or training and certification of knowledge and skills, may continue to be implemented entirely remotely (distance learning) by derogation of any other provision, from 14 March, 2020 and after. The certification by remote method is implemented through an online surveillance system, the specifications of which have been accredited by the National Accreditation System. The measure is exceptional in nature.
Use of measure
The number of persons affected by the measure is not known.
Target groups
Actors and funding
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Actors
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Funding
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National government
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European Funds
National funds
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Social partners
Social partners' role in
designing the measure
and form of involvement:
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Trade unions
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Employers' organisations
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Role
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No involvement
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No involvement
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Form
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Not applicable
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Not applicable
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Social partners' role in the
implementation, monitoring and assessment phase:
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N/A
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Main level of involvement: Unknown
Involvement
N/A
Views and reactions
The government has designed this measur3.
Sources
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14 March 2020: Legislative Act “Emergency contingency measures to address the need to limit the spread of coronavirus Covid19”, Official Government Gazette A64, March 14, 2020.
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