The mismatch between labor supply and demand for higher workforce skills provision has constrained Xinjiang’s economic development. So skill development and TVET policies are at the center of the response required to promote continuing development. This report documents progress, analyzes strengths and weaknesses of the Xinjiang Technical and Vocational Education and Training system, and proposes recommendations that can be used to enrich policy dialogue and open opportunities for future cooperation between Xinjiang and the World Bank.

The first section provides a brief overview and analysis of the Xinjiang setting, including economic trends, status of the workforce and TVET system. This is followed by a summary of the Systems Approach for Better Education Results (SABER)-Workforce Development (WfD) results including three dimensions, nine policy goals and 27 policy actions. Lastly, a brief policy analysis along with recommendations reflect upon the results of the SABER-WfD study by addressing key challenges and weaknesses of the Xinjiang TVET system in the context of Xinjiang's medium to long-term education and talent development plans.