The Centre of Expertise for Literary Translation (ELV) is a partnership between the Taalunie (Union for the Dutch Language), KU Leuven and Utrecht University, in cooperation with Flanders Literature and the Dutch Foundation for Literature. It was set up by the Taalunie in 2001. Like the Taalunie, the ELV is a joint Dutch/Flemish organisation.The ELV furthers the quality of literary translation into and from Dutch through education, training and the sharing of expertise. We do this by strengthening the knowledge, skills and professionalism of translators, educators and related organisations.