The five people-centred goals to realise that vision are: a Scotland where people have the confidence, enterprise, knowledge, creativity and skills they need to take a full part in economic, social and civic life; a Scotland where people demand - and learning providers deliver - a high-quality learning experience;a Scotland where people's knowledge and skills are recognised, used and developed to best effect in their workplace; a Scotland where people are given the information, guidance and support they need to make effective learning decisions and transitions, and a Scotland where people have the chance to learn irrespective of their background or current personal circumstances.The planned 16% increase in higher and further education funding by 2006 referred to in A Partnership for a Better Scotland will help us meet these goals for the people of Scotland, and for the people living...