Intervention Fields in Reading Competences and Literacy: Comparative Analysis of National Policies
Intervention Fields in Reading Competences and Literacy: Comparative Analysis of National Policies

Author(s): Monica Dimitrova
Subject(s): Social Sciences, Media studies, Communication studies
Published by: Факултет по журналистика и масова комуникация, Софийски университет „Св. Кл. Охридски”
Keywords: reading promotion; reading policy; literacy policy; literacy enhancement; PISA; education policy
Summary/Abstract: National policies for reading promotion and literacy enhancement are vital to building informed and empowered societies with strong economies. The study analyses and compares the reading strategies of 16 European countries, identifying key intervention ¿elds, determining the policies that result in high reading competences as measured by PISA, and outlining the de¿cits in the ones with lower performance. A common trait between best-performing countries, such as Ireland, Norway, and Finland, is that they treat literacy as a central societal value, supported by sustained institutional commitment, strong political will, early literacy interventions, curriculum integration, and cross-sectoral collaboration. In contrast, lower-performing countries, such as Bulgaria, adopt fragmented, short-term policies lacking systemic support and educational reform. The comparative analysis reveals that successful literacy strategies rely not only on educational initiatives but also on their alignment with broader societal priorities and governance structures.

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