This flagship is designed to address some of the main obstacles identified during the development of the SEE 2020 Strategy: limited mobility in the region; underdeveloped skills base; skills mismatch with the labour market needs; and cumbersome recognition of professional qualifications. It is developed on the premise that development of education and improvement of labour force skills are key factors that will underpin future economic recovery, growth of SEE economies and restructuring towards knowledge-driven economies.