Progress Consult Danish–Hungarian Development Consultancy Company
Progress Consult is a Hungarian-based organisation with more than 20 years of experience in adult learning, basic skills development and evidence-informed policy support, working at the intersection of research, practice and public policy. The organisation supports social development and lifelong learning initiatives at national and European level, with a strong focus on inclusion, participation and capacity building in adult education.
Progress is actively involved in the Research-based Impact Analysis in Adult Education (RIA-AE) as the national research partner for Hungary. In this role, the organisation is responsible for the design, implementation and analysis of national data collection, in close cooperation with the Erasmus+ National Agency. Progress contributed to the first survey round of the RIA-AE research in 2024 and continues this work in the second round in 2025, ensuring methodological continuity, national relevance and contextual interpretation of findings. Its contribution focuses on analysing the impact of Erasmus+ projects in adult education, with particular attention to participation, inclusion and civic engagement.
Beyond the RIA research, Progress has played a key role in the development of the Hungarian Individual Learning Accounts (HUN-ILA) framework. This work involved analytical input, stakeholder consultation and the integration of European policy perspectives, strengthening the organisation’s expertise in policy-oriented research and impact analysis related to adult learning systems.
At European level, Progress has served since 2013 as the Secretariat of the European Basic Skills Network (EBSN), a policy-oriented network bringing together ministries, national agencies, research institutions and NGOs from more than 25 countries. Through this role, Progress supports international knowledge exchange, comparative learning and evidence-based dialogue on adult basic skills policies.
Progress has also worked closely with the EPALE Community Support Service (CSS) since the early stages of the platform, contributing to content development, thematic discussions and professional exchange in the field of adult learning and basic skills. These activities reflect the organisation’s commitment to linking research, policy and professional practice.
A further core area of expertise is the development of Profadul, a professional development and knowledge-sharing platform for adult educators. Profadul was conceptualised and developed by Progress in cooperation with Swiss adult learning experts, and is continuously expanded and updated by the organisation. This work provides direct insight into educator competences, professionalisation processes and capacity-building needs in adult education.
Combining national research experience, European-level policy engagement and close cooperation with practitioners and institutions, Progress Consult contributes to the development of robust, policy-relevant knowledge supporting adult learning and social inclusion in Hungary and across Europe.
