DigComp 2.1. – The Case of Bulgaria

Authors

  • Assoc. Prof. Dr Irina Danailova Department of Human Resources and Social Protection, Faculty of General Economics, UNWE image/svg+xml Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.37075/YB.2023.1.07

Keywords:

Digital competence, Digcomp 2.1, Digital skills, Methodology, Human capital
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Abstract

This article presents a methodology for the implementation of Digital competence framework (DigComp 2.1.), verified and approved in Bulgaria. DigComp is a critical tool to understand digital competence, to increase mobility and educational opportunities; to help empower individuals with digital skills, required to the needs of job market. This methodology is part of a national initiative for development of digital competences through the implementation of DigComp 2.1, which aims to overcome the imbalance between the digital knowledge and skills of the workforce.

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2023-10-02

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How to Cite

Danailova, I. (2023). DigComp 2.1. – The Case of Bulgaria. Yearbook of UNWE, 1, 89-96. https://doi.org/10.37075/YB.2023.1.07