La certificazione professionale I&D in Europa

The statement points out the activity of I&D European associations in the field of competences' certification, in ECIA federation's area as well as in the national one. In the statement there are references on history and outcomes of DECIDoc project; objectives and operative stages of CERTIDoc project, promoted by ECIA; and enterprises of I&D associations in France, Spain, Germany and Italy. Secondly, it is illustrated the activity of Italian librarians and archivists associations as for professional promotion and recognition. Finally, it is offered an overview of the legislative situation, both Italian and European, referring to the professional certification and recognition, as well as the evolution in progress. A particular attention is given to the legislative initiatives that are being discussed in Italian Chamber and Senate, besides the recent bills promoted by CNEL (January 2003) and Ministry of Justice (March 2003)