This document discusses financing skills development across the life course. It notes that financing arrangements are important for skills development as the amount spent can influence quality, who pays affects incentives, and how funding is allocated shapes the types of skills developed. While skills funding has grown across OECD countries, levels differ significantly. The document outlines key financing considerations like how much is spent, who pays, and how funding is allocated. It provides examples of skills funding growth and levels among OECD countries. The workshop will discuss country examples related to these financing topics and explore successes, challenges and lessons.