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Competency-based approach to technical and vocational education and training in Africa

Competency-based approach to technical and vocational education and training in Africa

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Information is gathered from other international organizations that promote skills development and the transition from education and training to work. The Interagency Group on Technical and Vocational Education and Training (IAG-TVET) was established in 2009 to share research findings, coordinate joint research endeavours, and improve collaboration among organizations working at the international and national levels.

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Access to training

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Access for all to good quality education, vocational training and workplace learning is a fundamental principle of social cohesion and economic growth. Some groups of people may require targeted attention if they are to benefit from education, training and employment opportunities.  

This is particularly the case for disadvantaged youth, lower skilled workers, people with disabilities, and people in rural communities. The attractiveness of vocational education and training is enhanced when combined with entrepreneurship training and when public policies encourage utilization of higher skills by business. 
 

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access-to-training

Training quality and relevance

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Research papers

Working papers, reports, and other publications from international organizations, academic institutions and bilateral agencies. Research findings to stimulate informed debate on skills, employment and productivity issues. 

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Publication Date:
19 May 2021
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377246eng.pdf

Study based on seven African countries: Benin, Ethiopia, Ghana, Morocco, Rwanda, Senegal, and South Africa: synthesis report

IIEP-UNESCO Dakar and the IFEF have carried out a joint study on contextualizing and adapting the competency-based approach (CBA) in 7 African countries: South Africa, Benin, Ethiopia, Ghana, Morocco, Rwanda, and Senegal. This study has identified good practices and their use for making the CBA more effective in TVET systems, as well as the difficulties encountered in introducing or sustaining this approach. Particular attention has been paid to identifying the turning points (positive or negative) that characterized the process for implementing the CBA, in order to draw the lessons learned from them. Based on the conclusions drawn from analysing the implementation in these 7 countries, the study makes recommendations for successfully adapting the CBA to the context of African countries.

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Access to training

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access-to-training
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683

TVET systems

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tvet-systems
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661
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Africa

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Vers une reconnaissance mutuelle des compétences dans les secteurs de l’agriculture et de la construction

Vers une reconnaissance mutuelle des compétences dans les secteurs de l’agriculture et de la construction

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French

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ILO

The International Labour Organization is the tripartite U.N. agency that promotes Decent Work through employment, social security, labour standards and social dialogue. Its work on skills development is guided by the conceptual framework on Skills to improve productivity, employment growth, and development agreed in 2008 by representatives of Governments, Employers’ Associations and Workers’ Associations. Research, policy advice, and pilot projects and technical cooperation programmes to apply good practices in different circumstances across its 185 member States aims to boost the employability of workers, the productivity and competitiveness of enterprises, and the inclusiveness of economic growth. The ILO Secretariat in offices in 40 countries works with Ministries of Labour, employers’ organizations, and trade unions to integrate skills development into national and sector development strategies in order to better meet current labour market needs and to prepare for the jobs of the future; to expand access to employment-related training so that youth, persons with disabilities and other vulnerable groups are better able to acquire skills and secure productive and decent work; and to improve the ability of public employment services to provide career guidance, maintain labour exchange services, and deliver active labour market programmes.For more information regarding the ILO’s work on skills and employability go to: http://www.ilo.org/skills/lang--en/index.htm; for ILO/Cinterfor's Knowledge Management Plarform, see: http://www.oitcinterfor.org

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Monitoring and evaluation

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Measuring the outcomes of skills systems, policies and targeted programmes is essential in order to monitor and improve their effectiveness and relevance. Elements of sound assessment processes include: institutions to sustain feedback from employers and trainees; mechanisms to track labour market outcomes of training and systems of accountability that use this information; and, quantitative and qualitative labour market information and its dissemination to all stakeholders.

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Participation of employers' and workers' organizations

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The world of learning and the world of work are separate but linked. While one involves learning, the other produces goods and services. Neither can thrive without the other. Strong partnerships between government, employers and workers help ensure the relevance of training to the changing needs of enterprises and labour markets. 

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Rural employment

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Eight out of 10 of the world’s working poor who live on US $1.25 per day live in rural areas, where many are caught in vulnerable employment, especially in agriculture.Flourishing rural areas are vital to regional and national development. Yet, rural economies tend to face a wide range of challenges that urban areas are more likely to overcome. These include access to transportation, sanitation and health services, and a consumer base in close proximity to support small and medium enterprise development. Women and men working in rural areas also face difficulties associated with a paucity of economic opportunities, under investment, poor infrastructure and public services, including education, and, in many cases, weak governance and underdeveloped markets.

Education, entrepreneurship, and physical and social infrastructure all play an important role in developing rural regions. Skills are central to improving employability and livelihood opportunities, reducing poverty, enhancing productivity and promoting environmentally sustainable development.

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rural-employment
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Research papers

Working papers, reports, and other publications from international organizations, academic institutions and bilateral agencies. Research findings to stimulate informed debate on skills, employment and productivity issues. 

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Publication Date:
18 May 2021
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wcms_790013_1.pdf

En Afrique de l'Ouest, le manque de passerelles entre les systèmes de compétences, la faiblesse des systèmes de validation des acquis de l'expérience et le manque d'opportunités de perfectionnement pertinentes restent un obstacle majeur à l'inclusion sociale et à l'accès à un travail décent pour les travailleurs migrants. C'est particulièrement le cas pour les travailleurs peu et moyennement qualifiés, qui constituent la majorité des travailleurs migrants dans la sous-région.

Ce rapport décrit le travail effectué par l'OIT pour répondre à la promotion de la reconnaissance mutuelle des compétences et renforcer les partenariats de compétences entre le Ghana, le Nigeria et le Togo. Il décrit les processus et les leçons apprises, et discute des défis et des opportunités dans la perspective de progresser vers la reconnaissance mutuelle des acquis, des compétences et des qualifications. Le processus présenté dans ce rapport est toujours en cours au moment de la publication. Les auteurs de ce rapport ont cherché à fournir un compte rendu précis des efforts et des activités menées, ce qui pourrait inspirer et innover le processus de partenariat de compétences.

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Agricultural development

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agricultural-development
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224

Agriculture

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agriculture
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225

Construction industry

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construction-industry
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208

Skills recognition

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skills-recognition
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656
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Renforcement des compétences pour l‘emploi des jeunes et le développement rural en Afrique de l'Ouest (CEJEDRAO) - Évaluation finale

Renforcement des compétences pour l‘emploi des jeunes et le développement rural en Afrique de l'Ouest (CEJEDRAO) - Évaluation finale

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Renforcement des compétences pour l‘emploi des jeunes et le développement rural en Afrique de l'Ouest (CEJEDRAO) - Évaluation finale
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French

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french
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skpFrn
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ILO

The International Labour Organization is the tripartite U.N. agency that promotes Decent Work through employment, social security, labour standards and social dialogue. Its work on skills development is guided by the conceptual framework on Skills to improve productivity, employment growth, and development agreed in 2008 by representatives of Governments, Employers’ Associations and Workers’ Associations. Research, policy advice, and pilot projects and technical cooperation programmes to apply good practices in different circumstances across its 185 member States aims to boost the employability of workers, the productivity and competitiveness of enterprises, and the inclusiveness of economic growth. The ILO Secretariat in offices in 40 countries works with Ministries of Labour, employers’ organizations, and trade unions to integrate skills development into national and sector development strategies in order to better meet current labour market needs and to prepare for the jobs of the future; to expand access to employment-related training so that youth, persons with disabilities and other vulnerable groups are better able to acquire skills and secure productive and decent work; and to improve the ability of public employment services to provide career guidance, maintain labour exchange services, and deliver active labour market programmes.For more information regarding the ILO’s work on skills and employability go to: http://www.ilo.org/skills/lang--en/index.htm; for ILO/Cinterfor's Knowledge Management Plarform, see: http://www.oitcinterfor.org

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Other topic

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Evaluation reports

Analytical assessments of technical cooperation programmes and national skills and employment policies, identifying success factors of different interventions in response to particular challenges in different circumstances.

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01 May 2021
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Renforcement des compétences pour l‘emploi des jeunes et le développement rural en Afrique de l'Ouest (CEJEDRAO) - Évaluation finale

Renforcement des compétences pour l‘emploi des jeunes et le développement rural en Afrique de l'Ouest (CEJEDRAO) - Évaluation finale

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Skills indicators

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skills-indicators
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653
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Africa

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Towards mutual recognition of skills in the agriculture and construction sectors

Towards mutual recognition of skills in the agriculture and construction sectors

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Publication
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English

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english
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skpEng
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ILO

The International Labour Organization is the tripartite U.N. agency that promotes Decent Work through employment, social security, labour standards and social dialogue. Its work on skills development is guided by the conceptual framework on Skills to improve productivity, employment growth, and development agreed in 2008 by representatives of Governments, Employers’ Associations and Workers’ Associations. Research, policy advice, and pilot projects and technical cooperation programmes to apply good practices in different circumstances across its 185 member States aims to boost the employability of workers, the productivity and competitiveness of enterprises, and the inclusiveness of economic growth. The ILO Secretariat in offices in 40 countries works with Ministries of Labour, employers’ organizations, and trade unions to integrate skills development into national and sector development strategies in order to better meet current labour market needs and to prepare for the jobs of the future; to expand access to employment-related training so that youth, persons with disabilities and other vulnerable groups are better able to acquire skills and secure productive and decent work; and to improve the ability of public employment services to provide career guidance, maintain labour exchange services, and deliver active labour market programmes.For more information regarding the ILO’s work on skills and employability go to: http://www.ilo.org/skills/lang--en/index.htm; for ILO/Cinterfor's Knowledge Management Plarform, see: http://www.oitcinterfor.org

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Recognition and portability of skills

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Skills development can be viewed from a life-cycle perspective of building, maintaining and improving competencies and skills. A holistic approach to skills development encompasses the following features: access to good basic education; development of cognitive and core skills, including literacy, numeracy, communication, problem-solving and learning ability; and, availability of continuous training opportunities targeting adult and older workers.  Systems to improve recognition of attained skills across occupations, industries and countries improve the employability of workers, reduce labour shortages, and promote good working conditions for migrant workers. 

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Rural employment

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Eight out of 10 of the world’s working poor who live on US $1.25 per day live in rural areas, where many are caught in vulnerable employment, especially in agriculture.Flourishing rural areas are vital to regional and national development. Yet, rural economies tend to face a wide range of challenges that urban areas are more likely to overcome. These include access to transportation, sanitation and health services, and a consumer base in close proximity to support small and medium enterprise development. Women and men working in rural areas also face difficulties associated with a paucity of economic opportunities, under investment, poor infrastructure and public services, including education, and, in many cases, weak governance and underdeveloped markets.

Education, entrepreneurship, and physical and social infrastructure all play an important role in developing rural regions. Skills are central to improving employability and livelihood opportunities, reducing poverty, enhancing productivity and promoting environmentally sustainable development.

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skpREmpl
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rural-employment
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Research papers

Working papers, reports, and other publications from international organizations, academic institutions and bilateral agencies. Research findings to stimulate informed debate on skills, employment and productivity issues. 

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Publication Date:
29 Apr 2021
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Outcome document G-N-T Mutual recognition English.pdf

Final report: Ghana, Nigeria and Togo

This report highlights progress on work to promote mutual skills recognition as part of a skills partnerships on migration between Ghana, Nigeria, and Togo. It describes processes and lessons learned, and discusses challenges and opportunities with the perspective of moving forward towards mutual recognition of prior learning, skills and qualifications.

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Agriculture

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agriculture
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225

Construction industry

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construction-industry
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208

Low skilled workers

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low-skilled-workers
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650

Recognition of prior learning

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Le modèle d’apprentissage de qualité de l’OIT – Six éléments clés nécessaires au succès

Le modèle d’apprentissage de qualité de l’OIT – Six éléments clés nécessaires au succès

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Document
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Publication
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French

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french
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skpFrn
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ILO

The International Labour Organization is the tripartite U.N. agency that promotes Decent Work through employment, social security, labour standards and social dialogue. Its work on skills development is guided by the conceptual framework on Skills to improve productivity, employment growth, and development agreed in 2008 by representatives of Governments, Employers’ Associations and Workers’ Associations. Research, policy advice, and pilot projects and technical cooperation programmes to apply good practices in different circumstances across its 185 member States aims to boost the employability of workers, the productivity and competitiveness of enterprises, and the inclusiveness of economic growth. The ILO Secretariat in offices in 40 countries works with Ministries of Labour, employers’ organizations, and trade unions to integrate skills development into national and sector development strategies in order to better meet current labour market needs and to prepare for the jobs of the future; to expand access to employment-related training so that youth, persons with disabilities and other vulnerable groups are better able to acquire skills and secure productive and decent work; and to improve the ability of public employment services to provide career guidance, maintain labour exchange services, and deliver active labour market programmes.For more information regarding the ILO’s work on skills and employability go to: http://www.ilo.org/skills/lang--en/index.htm; for ILO/Cinterfor's Knowledge Management Plarform, see: http://www.oitcinterfor.org

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Access to training

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Access for all to good quality education, vocational training and workplace learning is a fundamental principle of social cohesion and economic growth. Some groups of people may require targeted attention if they are to benefit from education, training and employment opportunities.  

This is particularly the case for disadvantaged youth, lower skilled workers, people with disabilities, and people in rural communities. The attractiveness of vocational education and training is enhanced when combined with entrepreneurship training and when public policies encourage utilization of higher skills by business. 
 

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skpATSU
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access-to-training

Apprenticeships

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Quality apprenticeships based on robust social dialogue and public-private partnerships can improve employment prospects for young people while developing high level skills identified by employers as necessary for growth and increased productivity. Both informal and regulated apprenticeship systems are important learning resources enabling young people to overcome the work-inexperience trap, gain new and enhanced skills and recognized qualifications.

Upgrading informal apprenticeships and expanding regulated ones is a cost-effective way to invest in a country’s skills base, promote economic growth and enhance the employability of youth.

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skpAppren
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apprenticeships

Youth employability

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Globally, nearly 68 million young women and men are looking for and available for work,  and an estimated 123 million young people are working but living in poverty. The number who are not in employment, education or training (NEET) stands at 267 million, a majority of whom are young women. Significantly, young people are three times as likely as adults (25 years and older) to be unemployed.

Skills development is a primary means of enabling young people to make a smooth transition to work. A comprehensive approach is required to integrate young women and men in the labour market, including relevant and quality skills training, labour market information, career guidance and employment services, recognition of prior learning, incorporating entrepreneurship with training and effective skills forecasting. Improved basic education and core work skills are particularly important to enable youth to engage in lifelong learning as well as transition to the labour market. 

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skpYoEmp
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youth-employability
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Research papers

Working papers, reports, and other publications from international organizations, academic institutions and bilateral agencies. Research findings to stimulate informed debate on skills, employment and productivity issues. 

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29 Apr 2021
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Le modèle d’apprentissage de qualité de l’OIT – Six éléments clés nécessaires au succès

Six études spécifiques au contexte burkinabé.

Les systèmes d’apprentissage de qualité selon l’OIT reposent sur six éléments essentiels et interdépendants : 1) un dialogue social constructif ; 2) des rôles et responsabilités clairs des différentes parties prenantes; 3) un cadre réglementaire solide ; 4) des mécanismes de financement équitables ; 5) une forte adéquation du système au marché du travail ; et 6) le caractère inclusif du système. Pour renforcer l’appropriation du concept d’apprentissage de qualité au Burkina Faso, le Bureau international du Travail (BIT) a entrepris des actions complémentaires liées aux six éléments ci-dessus énumérés.

Une étude sur chaque élément essentiel a été élaboré avec l’objectif d’analyser l’état de l’apprentissage de qualité dans le pays et de proposer des recommandations pour l’améliorer. Chaque étude a été réalisée avec des objectifs et des méthodologies propres par des consultants nationaux et internationaux. Le secteur du BTP (Bâtiment Travaux Publics) est central pour le projet d’appui à l’Initiative mondiale pour l’emploi décent des jeunes au Burkina Faso. Ce secteur est donc central pour les études, lesquelles ont impliqué une grande diversité d’acteurs nationaux. Les résultats des six études sont étroitement liés et visent à apporter un soutien aux décideurs politiques et à une grande variété d’acteurs nationaux et internationaux qui travaillent sur l’apprentissage de qualité au Burkina Faso.

Chaque étude est le résultat du travail de consultants nationaux et internationaux, qui ont de leur côté bénéficié de la collaboration de différentes Ministères, structures du système burkinabé de l’enseignement et de la formation technique et professionnelle, des représentants des partenaires techniques et financiers, des organisations professionnelles, des syndicats, des chambres consulaires, d’entreprises, des centres de formation, ainsi que d’apprentis et leurs familles.

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Access to training

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683

Apprenticeships

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apprenticeships
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639

Youth employment

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Étude pour l’élaboration d’un modèle d’apprentissage de qualité pour le Burkina Faso

Étude pour l’élaboration d’un modèle d’apprentissage de qualité pour le Burkina Faso

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Document
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Publication
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French

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french
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skpFrn
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ILO

The International Labour Organization is the tripartite U.N. agency that promotes Decent Work through employment, social security, labour standards and social dialogue. Its work on skills development is guided by the conceptual framework on Skills to improve productivity, employment growth, and development agreed in 2008 by representatives of Governments, Employers’ Associations and Workers’ Associations. Research, policy advice, and pilot projects and technical cooperation programmes to apply good practices in different circumstances across its 185 member States aims to boost the employability of workers, the productivity and competitiveness of enterprises, and the inclusiveness of economic growth. The ILO Secretariat in offices in 40 countries works with Ministries of Labour, employers’ organizations, and trade unions to integrate skills development into national and sector development strategies in order to better meet current labour market needs and to prepare for the jobs of the future; to expand access to employment-related training so that youth, persons with disabilities and other vulnerable groups are better able to acquire skills and secure productive and decent work; and to improve the ability of public employment services to provide career guidance, maintain labour exchange services, and deliver active labour market programmes.For more information regarding the ILO’s work on skills and employability go to: http://www.ilo.org/skills/lang--en/index.htm; for ILO/Cinterfor's Knowledge Management Plarform, see: http://www.oitcinterfor.org

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Access to training

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Access for all to good quality education, vocational training and workplace learning is a fundamental principle of social cohesion and economic growth. Some groups of people may require targeted attention if they are to benefit from education, training and employment opportunities.  

This is particularly the case for disadvantaged youth, lower skilled workers, people with disabilities, and people in rural communities. The attractiveness of vocational education and training is enhanced when combined with entrepreneurship training and when public policies encourage utilization of higher skills by business. 
 

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skpATSU
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access-to-training

Apprenticeships

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Quality apprenticeships based on robust social dialogue and public-private partnerships can improve employment prospects for young people while developing high level skills identified by employers as necessary for growth and increased productivity. Both informal and regulated apprenticeship systems are important learning resources enabling young people to overcome the work-inexperience trap, gain new and enhanced skills and recognized qualifications.

Upgrading informal apprenticeships and expanding regulated ones is a cost-effective way to invest in a country’s skills base, promote economic growth and enhance the employability of youth.

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skpAppren
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apprenticeships

Youth employability

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Globally, nearly 68 million young women and men are looking for and available for work,  and an estimated 123 million young people are working but living in poverty. The number who are not in employment, education or training (NEET) stands at 267 million, a majority of whom are young women. Significantly, young people are three times as likely as adults (25 years and older) to be unemployed.

Skills development is a primary means of enabling young people to make a smooth transition to work. A comprehensive approach is required to integrate young women and men in the labour market, including relevant and quality skills training, labour market information, career guidance and employment services, recognition of prior learning, incorporating entrepreneurship with training and effective skills forecasting. Improved basic education and core work skills are particularly important to enable youth to engage in lifelong learning as well as transition to the labour market. 

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skpYoEmp
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youth-employability
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Research papers

Working papers, reports, and other publications from international organizations, academic institutions and bilateral agencies. Research findings to stimulate informed debate on skills, employment and productivity issues. 

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Publication Date:
29 Apr 2021
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wcms_768741.pdf

À travers cette étude, le BIT souhaite faire connaître davantage le système d’apprentissage de qualité pour promouvoir une meilleure adéquation au marché du travail pour améliorer l’emploi décent des jeunes.

Au Burkina Faso, le projet se concentre sur la promotion d’un apprentissage de qualité caractérisé par la formation de type dual dans les centres de formation et en entreprises. Les systèmes d’apprentissage de qualité selon l’OIT reposent sur six éléments essentiels et interdépendants: 1) un dialogue social constructif; 2) un cadre réglementaire solide; 3) des mécanismes de financement équitables; 4) des rôles et responsabilités clairs des différentes parties prenantes; 5) une forte adéquation du système au marché du travail; et 6) le caractère inclusif du système.

Ces éléments caractérisant les systèmes d’apprentissage de qualité ont déjà fait l’objet de six études distinctes qui ont porté sur le cas du Burkina Faso. Ces études ont permis, d’une part, de faire un état des lieux en dégageant les forces et les faiblesses et, d’autre part, de formuler des recommandations et des conclusions pour une prise en compte des éléments de l’apprentissage de qualité dans le système de formation professionnelle au Burkina Faso.

À la lumière des résultats issus des six études, le BIT a réalisé une synthèse intitulée Étude pour l’élaboration d’un modèle d’apprentissage de qualité pour le Burkina Faso. Son objectif est de développer un modèle d’apprentissage de qualité qui fonctionne pour le Burkina Faso, basé sur les recommandations et les conclusions des études, ainsi que sur les leçons apprises du projet pilote d’apprentissage de qualité dans le secteur du bâtiment et des travaux publics.

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Access to training

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access-to-training
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683

Apprenticeships

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apprenticeships
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639

Youth employment

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youth-employment
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15
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Africa

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Digitalization in teaching and education in Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Rwanda and the United Republic of Tanzania

Digitalization in teaching and education in Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Rwanda and the United Republic of Tanzania

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Document
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Publication
Language:

English

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english
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skpEng
Sources:

ILO

The International Labour Organization is the tripartite U.N. agency that promotes Decent Work through employment, social security, labour standards and social dialogue. Its work on skills development is guided by the conceptual framework on Skills to improve productivity, employment growth, and development agreed in 2008 by representatives of Governments, Employers’ Associations and Workers’ Associations. Research, policy advice, and pilot projects and technical cooperation programmes to apply good practices in different circumstances across its 185 member States aims to boost the employability of workers, the productivity and competitiveness of enterprises, and the inclusiveness of economic growth. The ILO Secretariat in offices in 40 countries works with Ministries of Labour, employers’ organizations, and trade unions to integrate skills development into national and sector development strategies in order to better meet current labour market needs and to prepare for the jobs of the future; to expand access to employment-related training so that youth, persons with disabilities and other vulnerable groups are better able to acquire skills and secure productive and decent work; and to improve the ability of public employment services to provide career guidance, maintain labour exchange services, and deliver active labour market programmes.For more information regarding the ILO’s work on skills and employability go to: http://www.ilo.org/skills/lang--en/index.htm; for ILO/Cinterfor's Knowledge Management Plarform, see: http://www.oitcinterfor.org

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Digital skills

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The world of work is undergoing a substantial transformation due to new forces. In particular, technological advances, such as AI, automation and robotics, have produced numerous new opportunities, but also given rise to urgent challenges. While new jobs are constantly being created with the emergence of the digital economy, many jobs are at risk of becoming obsolete. Digital innovations will rapidly change the demand for skills, thereby creating a wider skills gap that has the potential to hold back economic growth. Equipping people with basic or advanced digital skills promises to prepare them for unprecedented job opportunities in the digital economy. This will lead to innovation, higher productivity and competitiveness, as well as expanding markets, access to work and entrepreneurship opportunities. 

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digital-skills
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Research papers

Working papers, reports, and other publications from international organizations, academic institutions and bilateral agencies. Research findings to stimulate informed debate on skills, employment and productivity issues. 

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27 Apr 2021
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wcms_779099.pdf

This report summarizes the findings of two sets of studies on digitalization in teaching and education in Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Rwanda and the United Republic of Tanzania.

The first set of studies was launched in February 2020 to capture the changes taking place in the education sector in relation to digitalization, including challenges, best practices and the impacts on the teaching profession. The declaration of the COVID-19 outbreak as a pandemic in March 2020 resulted in calls for the rapid and widespread uptake of technology in the delivery of education. With education systems accelerating efforts in response to the crisis, in August 2020, follow-up studies were launched in the countries to document these efforts and the implications for the teaching profession, as well as long-term strategies and plans.

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Information and communication technologies

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information-and-communication-technologies
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346

Skills anticipation

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skills-anticipation
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677
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Africa

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Dix ans d’interventions en faveur de l’emploi des jeunes au Burkina Faso: Quels enseignements?

Dix ans d’interventions en faveur de l’emploi des jeunes au Burkina Faso: Quels enseignements?

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Document
Content Type:
Generic document
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French

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ILO

The International Labour Organization is the tripartite U.N. agency that promotes Decent Work through employment, social security, labour standards and social dialogue. Its work on skills development is guided by the conceptual framework on Skills to improve productivity, employment growth, and development agreed in 2008 by representatives of Governments, Employers’ Associations and Workers’ Associations. Research, policy advice, and pilot projects and technical cooperation programmes to apply good practices in different circumstances across its 185 member States aims to boost the employability of workers, the productivity and competitiveness of enterprises, and the inclusiveness of economic growth. The ILO Secretariat in offices in 40 countries works with Ministries of Labour, employers’ organizations, and trade unions to integrate skills development into national and sector development strategies in order to better meet current labour market needs and to prepare for the jobs of the future; to expand access to employment-related training so that youth, persons with disabilities and other vulnerable groups are better able to acquire skills and secure productive and decent work; and to improve the ability of public employment services to provide career guidance, maintain labour exchange services, and deliver active labour market programmes.For more information regarding the ILO’s work on skills and employability go to: http://www.ilo.org/skills/lang--en/index.htm; for ILO/Cinterfor's Knowledge Management Plarform, see: http://www.oitcinterfor.org

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Access to training

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Access for all to good quality education, vocational training and workplace learning is a fundamental principle of social cohesion and economic growth. Some groups of people may require targeted attention if they are to benefit from education, training and employment opportunities.  

This is particularly the case for disadvantaged youth, lower skilled workers, people with disabilities, and people in rural communities. The attractiveness of vocational education and training is enhanced when combined with entrepreneurship training and when public policies encourage utilization of higher skills by business. 
 

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Youth employability

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Globally, nearly 68 million young women and men are looking for and available for work,  and an estimated 123 million young people are working but living in poverty. The number who are not in employment, education or training (NEET) stands at 267 million, a majority of whom are young women. Significantly, young people are three times as likely as adults (25 years and older) to be unemployed.

Skills development is a primary means of enabling young people to make a smooth transition to work. A comprehensive approach is required to integrate young women and men in the labour market, including relevant and quality skills training, labour market information, career guidance and employment services, recognition of prior learning, incorporating entrepreneurship with training and effective skills forecasting. Improved basic education and core work skills are particularly important to enable youth to engage in lifelong learning as well as transition to the labour market. 

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Dix ans d’interventions en faveur de l’emploi des jeunes au Burkina Faso: Quels enseignements?

Projet: Emplois des jeunes dans la région du Sahel

L’inventaire des interventions du Burkina Faso est une base de données composée de 77 programmes menés par des ONG et par des structures publiques de 2009 à 2019 ayant comme objectif de faire le bilan des interventions dans le domaine de la politique de l’emploi en faveur des jeunes au Burkina Faso.

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Access to training

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access-to-training
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683

Apprenticeships

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639

Youth employment

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Africa

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Le renforcement de la dimension inclusion sociale au sein du dispositif de la formation professionnelle : Etude sur le décrochage scolaire

Le renforcement de la dimension inclusion sociale au sein du dispositif de la formation professionnelle : Etude sur le décrochage scolaire

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Le renforcement de la dimension inclusion sociale au sein du dispositif de la formation professionnelle : Etude sur le décrochage scolaire
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French

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Governments

Governments hold a wealth of knowledge on skills development, and are increasingly realizing the value of learning from each others’ experiences. Their policy documents, programme evaluations, and research findings contain their experience and ideas on how to better link skills to employment

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Research papers

Working papers, reports, and other publications from international organizations, academic institutions and bilateral agencies. Research findings to stimulate informed debate on skills, employment and productivity issues. 

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15 Apr 2021
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edmsp1_275424.pdf

La présente étude, rentre dans le cadre de la recherche d’une solution pour une meilleure prise en charge des décrocheurs scolaires précoces. Il est entendu par décrocheurs précoces, les élèves entre 12 et 16 ans qui ont quitté définitivement la scolarité. Généralement ces élèves n’ont pas les conditions d’âge et de niveau pour être inscrits dans des filières de la formation professionnelle.

A partir d’une analyse des données statistiques de l’abandon scolaire en Tunisie, des interventions de différents départements ministériels en rapport avec le décrochage scolaire et l’expérience internationale en matière de prévention et de traitement du décrochage scolaire, une problématique centrale a été identifiée selon une approche participative.

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TVET systems

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661
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Africa

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Case Study: Update on improving apprenticeship in the informal economy in Togo

Case Study: Update on improving apprenticeship in the informal economy in Togo

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Case Study: Update on improving apprenticeship in the informal economy in Togo
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English

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ILO

The International Labour Organization is the tripartite U.N. agency that promotes Decent Work through employment, social security, labour standards and social dialogue. Its work on skills development is guided by the conceptual framework on Skills to improve productivity, employment growth, and development agreed in 2008 by representatives of Governments, Employers’ Associations and Workers’ Associations. Research, policy advice, and pilot projects and technical cooperation programmes to apply good practices in different circumstances across its 185 member States aims to boost the employability of workers, the productivity and competitiveness of enterprises, and the inclusiveness of economic growth. The ILO Secretariat in offices in 40 countries works with Ministries of Labour, employers’ organizations, and trade unions to integrate skills development into national and sector development strategies in order to better meet current labour market needs and to prepare for the jobs of the future; to expand access to employment-related training so that youth, persons with disabilities and other vulnerable groups are better able to acquire skills and secure productive and decent work; and to improve the ability of public employment services to provide career guidance, maintain labour exchange services, and deliver active labour market programmes.For more information regarding the ILO’s work on skills and employability go to: http://www.ilo.org/skills/lang--en/index.htm; for ILO/Cinterfor's Knowledge Management Plarform, see: http://www.oitcinterfor.org

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Research papers

Working papers, reports, and other publications from international organizations, academic institutions and bilateral agencies. Research findings to stimulate informed debate on skills, employment and productivity issues. 

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05 Apr 2021
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edmsp1_276030.pdf
In Togo, there is strong social recognition among the population of traditional apprenticeship as a way of qualifying in a trade. Craftspersons simply transform their workshops/enterprises into training centres that take on apprentices for a set period on the basis of a written or oral contract with the apprentice or their parents/guardians.
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Apprenticeships

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apprenticeships
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639

Informal economy

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informal-economy
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187
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Africa

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