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Regional experts’ knowledge sharing workshop on upgrading informal apprenticeship: Summary

Regional experts’ knowledge sharing workshop on upgrading informal apprenticeship: Summary

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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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Presentations, discussion papers, meeting reports, promotional materials, videos, fact sheets, brochures and newsletters on skills development for employment.

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30 Sep 2013
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Provides a summary of the workshop held from 22-25 April 2013 in Johannesburg, South Africa. Apprenticeship systems in the informal economy remain a major provider of skills in most countries in Africa. The ILO’s work programme on informal apprenticeship raises awareness on the system’s strength and weaknesses, and promotes ways to upgrade it.

This publication provides a summary of the Regional experts' knowledge sharing workshop on upgrading informal apprenticeship, organized by the ILO in conjunction with the 5th Conference of the International Network on Innovative Apprenticeship (INAP). A special focus session on informal apprenticeship complemented the two-day research conference and featured country experiences and lessons learnt from policies and programmes.

The workshop was attended by over 50 participants from government ministries, social partners, researchers, practitioners, ILO project staff, and representatives of international organizations including the World Bank and the European Training Foundation. The countries in attendance included Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Egypt, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Malawi, Mauritius, Morocco, Nigeria, Senegal, South Sudan, Sudan, South Africa, Tanzania, Tunisia, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.
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Apprenticeships

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Informal economy

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informal-economy
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Skills recognition

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Youth

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Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET): A brief study of the role of enterprises, government and NGOs

Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET): A brief study of the role of enterprises, government and NGOs

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Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET): A brief study of the role of enterprises, government and NGOs
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International organizations

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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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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Training quality and relevance

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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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12 Jul 2013
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The following study was undertaken as a result of the clear recognition of two factors: one involving a strong presence, the other a gaping absence. There is present in the developing world today a deep recognition that training provision can be improved if it is developed in conjunction with enterprise needs. There is also present a growing number of enterprises, of many types and sizes, which are entering more directly into the field of training provision, either as customers of public or private training institutions, or as hosts of their own in-house skills development.

At the same time, an absence was clearly identified: a gap in research on enterprise-based training or at least an opportunity to bring together the many experiences that have recently been made.

This article starts with some general remarks about the growth in the commodities sector in both Africa and Asia. It then addresses the phenomenon of technical and vocational education and training, before going on to the support it has received from enterprises, government and development agencies.
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Enterprises

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enterprises
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TVET systems

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Africa

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Social partners in vocational education and training in the Southern Mediterranean

Social partners in vocational education and training in the Southern Mediterranean

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Social partners in vocational education and training in the Southern Mediterranean
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English

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Bilateral organizations

The development agencies of many countries make skills development a pillar of their Official Development Assistance – from the perspective of education systems, employment promotion, poverty reduction, and private sector development. Documentation of their experience, evaluations and impact assessments, mission statements, and other knowledge products are made available through the Global KSP.

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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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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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11 Jul 2013
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wcmstest4_055455.pdf
The study provides a comprehensive analysis of social partnership in vocational education and training (VET) in eight southern Mediterranean countries (Algeria, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, the occupied Palestinian Territory, Syria and Tunisia). It explores policy options within the different national contexts, specifically in terms of how to improve the participation of social partners in the field of human capital development in the context of lifelong learning. The study describes and analyses, country by country, the role of social partners in policy making and implementation in VET. The different stages of development of social partnership in the region are identified and discussed. The paper concludes with recommendations for policy development.
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Lifelong learning

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Vocational training

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Union for the Mediterranean regional employability review: The challenge of youth employment in the Mediterranean

Union for the Mediterranean regional employability review: The challenge of youth employment in the Mediterranean

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Union for the Mediterranean regional employability review: The challenge of youth employment in the Mediterranean
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English

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Bilateral organizations

The development agencies of many countries make skills development a pillar of their Official Development Assistance – from the perspective of education systems, employment promotion, poverty reduction, and private sector development. Documentation of their experience, evaluations and impact assessments, mission statements, and other knowledge products are made available through the Global KSP.

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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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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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04 Jul 2013
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wcmstest4_054047.pdf
The report focuses on the issue of youth and female employment and employability in 14 Mediterranean countries. Employability is a complex concept and a transversal issue, encompassing all initial education and knowledge, skills, experience and intercultural competences required to succeed in the labour market. Hence, it depends on many different factors: human capital education and training, but also socioeconomic and personal factors, macroeconomic perspectives and labour demand, and the institutional determinants of the job search and matching processes. All these factors are analysed throughout the report.

The paper reviews the initiatives that have already been implemented in different countries to enhance youth employability and concludes with some elements for an agenda for national employability policies and Euro-Mediterranean cooperation.
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Employability

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Skills development for the informal economy: Issues and options in vocational education and training in the Southern partner countries of the European Neighbourhood Policy

Skills development for the informal economy: Issues and options in vocational education and training in the Southern partner countries of the European Neighbourhood Policy

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Skills development for the informal economy: Issues and options in vocational education and training in the Southern partner countries of the European Neighbourhood Policy
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International organizations

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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Other sources

Experts from many international, regional and national agencies generously share their views, experiences and findings on skills, helping policy-makers among other stakeholders to understand the linkages between education, training and the world of work, and how to integrate skills into national development planning to promote employment and economic growth.

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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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Case studies that document good practices and illustrate the benefits and lessons learnt of particular approaches or methods in real practice. 

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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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03 Jul 2013
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In its cooperation with partner countries outside the European Union, the European Commission has long been concerned with the development of human resources. Since 1995, the European Union has supported much needed reforms in technical and vocational education and training (TVET) in most Mediterranean partner countries through multiple projects.

The report focuses on nine Mediterranean countries which, while differing in many ways, also share characteristics. They all made major efforts in broadening access to education and training, but the gains thereof in terms of widespread income improvements are yet to materialize. Most countries have severe problems in balancing labour supply and demand. Their labour force participation rates are lower and their unemployment rates are higher than those of most countries outside the region. They all have significant and growing informal economies in which currently between 30 and 60 per cent of the labour force try and make a living without being covered by formal arrangements such as foreseen in regulation and legislation.

The report reviews what the countries in MENA region do to overcome informality at work and skill deficits. It provides policy recommendations for boosting skills of the working poor and integrating these measures into broader human development strategies.
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Informal economy

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Vocational training

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Proceedings: International symposium: Implementation issues of diversified financing strategies for TVET

Proceedings: International symposium: Implementation issues of diversified financing strategies for TVET

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Proceedings: International symposium: Implementation issues of diversified financing strategies for TVET
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English

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Bilateral organizations

The development agencies of many countries make skills development a pillar of their Official Development Assistance – from the perspective of education systems, employment promotion, poverty reduction, and private sector development. Documentation of their experience, evaluations and impact assessments, mission statements, and other knowledge products are made available through the Global KSP.

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Financing of training

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Initial education and training and lifelong learning benefit individuals, employers and society as a whole. Economic principles dictate that the costs for services with public and private benefits should be shared between public and private funding, or else too little training will be provided or taken up. Effective mechanisms for financing skills development vary according to countries’ economic and political circumstances and the degree and level of social dialogue established.

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Presentations, discussion papers, meeting reports, promotional materials, videos, fact sheets, brochures and newsletters on skills development for employment.

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27 Jun 2013
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wcmstest4_053050.pdf
November 20-21, 2006, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia This document presents the proceedings of the International Symposium on Implementation Issues of Diversified Financing Strategies for TVET that took place in November 2006 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The purpose of the symposium was to add an international perspective to TVET financing options at a time when Ethiopia faces the major challenge of fine-tuning and putting its TVET financing strategy into practice. The symposium was designed as an opportunity to benchmark the planned financing strategies against international best practice, to exchange lessons learnt with practitioners from other countries, and to assist Ethiopian decision-makers, implementers and stakeholders both at federal and regional levels in widening their understanding of the relevant issues, challenges and opportunities when developing and implementing sustainable mechanisms of financing TVET.
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Financing training

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La formation professionnelle et l'apprentissage: une alternative au travail précoce et aux pires formes de travail des enfants en Afrique francophone

La formation professionnelle et l'apprentissage: une alternative au travail précoce et aux pires formes de travail des enfants en Afrique francophone

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La formation professionnelle et l'apprentissage: une alternative au travail précoce et aux pires formes de travail des enfants en Afrique francophone
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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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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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Presentations, discussion papers, meeting reports, promotional materials, videos, fact sheets, brochures and newsletters on skills development for employment.

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27 Jun 2013
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Le projet de l'IPEC financé par la France en Afrique francophone a ciblé la formation professionnelle et l'apprentissage pour les jeunes de 13-17 ans et privilégié l'action dans le secteur de l'économie informelle, là où le travail des enfants se développe. Cette brochure présente l'approche, les interventions et les résultats obtenus dans les 8 pays du projet : Bénin, Burkina Faso, Madagascar, Mali, Maroc, Niger, Sénégal et Togo.

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Vocational training

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Africa

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Informal apprenticeship in the micro and small enterprises (MSEs): Alternative approach

Informal apprenticeship in the micro and small enterprises (MSEs): Alternative approach

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Informal apprenticeship in the micro and small enterprises (MSEs): Alternative approach
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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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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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26 Jun 2013
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This empirical study aims to enhance understanding of how the informal apprenticeship system in Egypt functions. The study identifies the system’s main weaknesses and strengths, motives to pursue an apprenticeship and provides recommendations on how to improve the system.
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Survey

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TVET systems

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tvet-systems
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Vocational training

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Youth

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Older Workers Recommendation, 1980 (No. 162)

Older Workers Recommendation, 1980 (No. 162)

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Older Workers Recommendation, 1980 (No. 162)
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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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Older workers

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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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International standards

International conventions and recommendations and other international instruments on human resource and skills development. Strategy papers on the practical application of international standards from international organizations covering issues related to training, effective utilization and development of skills, and on linking skills to employment.

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17 Jun 2013
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Recommendation concerning Older Workers Recommends that older workers should, without discrimination on the grounds of their age, enjoy equality of opportunity and treatment in employment as regards, in particular, access to vocational guidance and placement services; access, taking account their personal skills, experience and qualifications, to employment of their choice, vocational training facilities, in particular further training and retraining; paid educational leave, in particular for the purpose of training and trade union education; and social security measures and welfare benefits.
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Economic and social rights

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economic-and-social-rights
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264

Employability

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employability
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643

Skills re-training

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skills-re-training
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655

Social protection

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social-protection
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101

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Disabled beggars in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Disabled beggars in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

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Disabled beggars in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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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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People with disabilities

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Of an estimated 1 billion people with disabilities in the world today, some 785 million are of working age. While many are successfully employed and fully integrated into society, most face a disproportionate level of poverty and unemployment. This is a massive loss both to them and their countries. A strategy of including people with disabilities in training and employment promotion policies, combined with targeted supports to ensure their participation, can help disabled persons obtain productive mainstream 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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13 Jun 2013
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wcmstest4_046236.pdf
This study brings together qualitative and quantitative data to better understand the lives of people with disabilities who beg in Ethiopia. It sets out to provide an initial understanding of the lives of disabled beggars with particular emphasis on determining social and economic factors, and sequences of events or patterns of behaviour that are common to people with disabilities who now work as beggars. Chapter 3 provides an overview of the demographic characteristics of the survey respondents, including their education and vocational training levels and work history. Additional attention was directed to identifying possible areas of intervention that might sever the links between disability and poverty. The study yielded an intriguing set of results that identify: the complex set of issues with which disabled beggars grapple; a series of points where targeted intervention by governments, UN agencies, NGOs and disabled people’s organizations could help break the on-going cycle of disability and poverty; and choices that lead some men and women with disabilities to beg. The study contains recommendations for policy, programming and areas for further research.
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Economic and social rights

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264

Poverty

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Africa

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