ENESET is an international network of experts focused on the economic and social dimension of education and training. It is funded by the European Commission and managed by PPMI, part of the Verian group.
As an advisory body and knowledge broker, ENESET aims to develop and disseminate policy-relevant knowledge and evidence, bridging the gap between research and policy action.
By serving as a gateway to information, ENESET helps European and national policymakers access high-quality research and rigorous scientific support to inform policy decisions, while also facilitating communication and exchange between education stakeholders.
ENESET builds on the foundations of NESET and EENEE. The network currently consists of about 60 experts from 27 EU Member States and other regions and covering complementary areas of expertise in the economic and social dimensions of education and training.
Goals of the network
- Developing analytical reviews and distilling key messages in the economics and sociology of education and training to inform policy decisions.
- Enhancing the accessibility and usability of evidence by translating research into actionable policy recommendations.
- Communicating results clearly and strategically and engaging with policymakers and education stakeholders.
Thematic areas
In line with the European Commission's priorities for 2024-2029, ENESET focuses on the following thematic areas.
Quality and inclusive
education for all
Social and economic inequalities in education, vulnerable groups
Skills development
Educational attainment and participation in education
Whole-institution approach and stakeholder engagement
International mobility
Lifelong learning
Education-to-work transitions, education and labour market
Teachers and trainers
Digital education and
technological innovation
Learning for sustainability (learning for the green transition)
Governance for education
Education for preparedness
Investment in education and economic impact of education
Monitoring and quality assurance
Education effectiveness
and efficiency
About this website
This website is the main channel for the dissemination of the network outputs. It is aimed at experts, policymakers, researchers, and other stakeholders working on the social and economic dimensions of education and training worldwide.
The website provides information about the network members and their main expertise, the network publications (mainly analytical reports and ad hoc reports), information on the ‘Research to Policy’ webinar cycle starting in September, and a repository of counterfactual studies (to be released at the end of 2025).