Page 4 - MicroHUB Competence Matrix

MicroHUB - promoting creativity microbusiness though
web tools in rural area
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One more European Competency Framework that was consulted was The European sustainability
competence framework (GreenComp). It consists of four areas divided into 12 competences, among
which a few descriptors within (and at least one per area) overlap with the EntreComp Framework,
e.g., related to valuing sustainability (Area 1 Embodying sustainability values), critical thinking (Area 2
Embracing complexity in sustainability), adaptability (Area 3 Envisioning sustainable futures) and
individual initiative (Area 4 Acting for sustainability). Focusing on the development of skills for the
future in crafters and artisans, sustainable competences should also not be neglected for the
promotion of business activities in rural areas.

GreenComp: The European sustainability competence framework is available through the link

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Part 2 Data collection

Basis for data collection

The information gathered in the MicroHUB Competence Matrix specifically results from the analysis of
data collection in Slovakia, Malta, Ireland, Poland, Bulgaria, Sweden and Greece through inception
meetings with local and national stakeholders, experts in education and entrepreneurs, as well as
through national field research. Precisely, the activities were aimed at the identification of knowledge
and skills needs and gaps in microbusiness entrepreneurship, to set the ground for the preparation of
the MicroHUB Competence Matrix. Taken into consideration were the needs of the target groups in
each partner country.

In detail, the following target groups were involved in the data collection activities:

1. Relevant stakeholders in the field e.g., Crafters and artisans, distributors, stockholders such as
crafters organizations, BSOs and local institution in promoting the tool. Local stakeholders
connected with the educational or employment support of the creativity and craft sector such
as sectorial bodies, employment organizations, city councils, crafters’ organizations, artisans’
associations, VET centres and educational organizations at local and national level.
2. Experts on education in the area of art (e.g., trainers, policy makers from VET centres and
educational organizations at local and national level).

This project has been funded with support from the European Commission. This communication
reflects the views only of the author, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use
which may be made of the information contained therein.