The document discusses the role and activities of the EDEN organization, an established professional network in open and distance learning with over 200 institutional members. It summarizes EDEN's core missions of supporting members through policy studies, professional development, innovative projects, annual conferences, and research. The document also provides an overview of open education initiatives in Croatia, including its strategy to ensure high-quality and accessible education through ICT and open resources. Examples of good practice from the University of Zagreb Computing Centre are described. Finally, the document outlines priorities from the EU's ET2020 working group on developing digital skills and competencies at all levels of education.