Being the EU's reference centre for vocational education and training that providesinformation on and analyses of training systems, policies, research and practice,Cedefop's strategic objective is to contribute to achieving the Lisbon goal, bysupporting implementation of the education and training 2010 work programme andthe Copenhagen process. In 2007, Cedefop, with the support of its Governing Board (comprising experts fromthe European Commission, Member States and social partners) will continue toprovide its expertise to support evidence-based policy-making and promote closerEuropean cooperation in vocational education and training.