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Assessing early learning (West and Central Africa)

Assessing early learning (West and Central Africa)

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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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Core skills and literacy

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Core employability skills build upon and strengthen the skills developed through basic education; the technical skills needed for specific occupations or to perform specific tasks or duties (such as nursing, accounting, using technology or driving a forklift); and professional/personal attributes such as honesty, reliability, punctuality and loyalty. 
Core work skills enable individuals to constantly acquire and apply new knowledge and skills; they are also critical to lifelong learning. Various agencies and organizations have given different labels to these skills, ranging from “key competencies” to “soft skills”, “transferable skills” or “essential skills”.
 

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Case studies and good practices

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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01 Nov 2021
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Assessing early learning (West and Central Africa).pdf

Since 2014, UNICEF in Western and Central Africa began providing technical and financial support to develop early learning assessment tools to help countries assess children’s cognitive, language, socio-emotional and motor skills that are critical for a smooth transition to primary school. As of October 2021, a total of 13 countries – Cabo Verde, Cameroon, Congo, Côte d’Ivoire, Democratic Republic of the Congo, The Gambia, Guinea, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, São Tome & Principe, Senegal and Togo – have conducted early learning assessments.

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Skills and training policy

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Africa

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Study on quality apprenticeships in five West Africa countries: Benin, Côte d’Ivoire, Mali, Niger and Togo

Study on quality apprenticeships in five West Africa countries: Benin, Côte d’Ivoire, Mali, Niger and Togo

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Study on quality apprenticeships in five West Africa countries: Benin, Côte d’Ivoire, Mali, Niger and Togo
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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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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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11 Nov 2020
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edmsp1_270426.pdf
The “Support for the Global Initiative for Decent Jobs for Youth in the Sahel region” project aims to support countries in the design and implementation of a national framework and initiatives to promote quality apprenticeships. In this context, five case studies in the five West African countries (Benin, Côte d'Ivoire, Mali, Niger and Togo) were carried out to analyze their professional apprenticeship systems and to propose recommendations for a transition to quality apprenticeships¡ as defined by the ILO.

In view of the strengths of the different apprenticeship systems, on the one hand, and the challenges, on the other, specific national recommendations were developed. For each country, these recommendations provide measures to improve traditional (informal) apprenticeships and to execute the transition from dual (formal) learning to quality apprenticeships as defined by the ILO.
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Apprenticeships

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apprenticeships
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639
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Africa

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Etude de pays:Potentiel de partenariats pour les compétences et la migration en Côte d’Ivoire

Etude de pays:Potentiel de partenariats pour les compétences et la migration en Côte d’Ivoire

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Document
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Etude de pays:Potentiel de partenariats pour les compétences et la migration en Côte d’Ivoire
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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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Migrant workers

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According to the ILO global estimates on migrant workers, there were around 164 million migrant workers in 2017. 

Migrant workers contribute to growth and development in their countries of destination, while countries of origin greatly benefit from their remittances and the skills acquired during their migration experience. Yet, many migrant workers face challenges in accessing quality training and decent jobs including under-utilization of skills, a lack of employment or training opportunities, lack of information, and exploitation of low-skilled workers.

To address these challenges, countries need to strengthen skills anticipation systems to inform migration policies, increase access to education and training, and establish bilateral or multilateral recognition of qualifications and skills.

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skpMigWor
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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:
10 Nov 2020
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edmsp1_270229.pdf

Part des 13 études de pays menées par l'OIT en Afrique pour identifier le potentiel de partenariats de compétences sur la migration entre différents pays et les principaux acteurs des compétences.

Pour la liste complète des études de pays, cliquez ici.

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Migrant workers

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migrant-workers
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681

Migration policy

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migration-policy
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309
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Africa

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Impacts à Court et Moyen Terme sur les Jeunes des Travaux à Haute Intensité de Main d’œuvre (THIMO)

Impacts à Court et Moyen Terme sur les Jeunes des Travaux à Haute Intensité de Main d’œuvre (THIMO)

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Document
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Impacts à Court et Moyen Terme sur les Jeunes des Travaux à Haute Intensité de Main d’œuvre (THIMO)
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French

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french
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skpFrn
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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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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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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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16 Nov 2016
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Résultats de l’évaluation d’impact de la composante THIMO du Projet Emploi Jeunes et Développement des compétence (PEJEDEC) en Côte d’Ivoire.

Ce rapport présente les résultats d’une évaluation d’impact de la composante Travaux à Haute Intensité de main d’œuvre (THIMO) du Projet Emploi Jeune et Développement des Compétences (PEJEDEC). Cette étude est le résultat d’une collaboration entre les équipes de la Banque mondiale, les experts internationaux et les équipes multisectorielles mises en place par le Gouvernement. Ce rapport s’inscrit dans la politique de la Banque mondiale d’appuyer les pays à mettre en place des outils qui permettent d’analyser les politiques publiques pour instruire des politiques soutenables et pérennes. Cette étude présente le mérite inhérent aux évaluations indépendantes car ses résultats permettent de fournir des informations importantes sur la portée stratégique de l’instrument THIMO qui vont au-delà de la Côte d’Ivoire.

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Africa

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ILO Inter-regional workshop on enhancing youth employability and easing labour market transitions

ILO Inter-regional workshop on enhancing youth employability and easing labour market transitions

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Event
Start Date:
18 May 2016
End Date:
01 Jun 2025
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Salaam, Tanzania
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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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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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The Youth Employment Programme and Skills and Employability Branch are organizing a regional workshop on the theme of enhancing youth employability and easing labour market transitions. This three-day interregional event is part of a series of ‘What Works in Youth Employment’ Knowledge Sharing Events to facilitate learning and dialogue through evidence-based ‘good practices’.

The objective of the workshop is to bring together stakeholders (including our tripartite constituents) from nine African countries (Côte d’Ivoire, Ethiopia, Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, Sudan, Tanzania, and Zambia) in an interactive forum for exchange and peer learning with guidance from technical experts on effective, replicable and scalable supply side initiatives that address employability, skills demand, anticipation of skills needs and the bridges between supply and demand. A report based on exchanges and lessons learned during the workshop will be produced.

ILO Inter-regional workshop on enhancing youth employability and easing labour market transitions
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Employability

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Skills and training policy

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666

Skills mismatch

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Youth

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The integration of ICT into education and training systems in Africa

The integration of ICT into education and training systems in Africa

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The integration of ICT into education and training systems in Africa
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English

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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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Training quality and relevance

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Case studies and good practices

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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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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19 Jun 2015
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wcmstest4_144857.pdf
Today, interest in the potential of ICTs to transform learning experiences and outcomes in Africa usually translates into technological deployment. In most of the cases, it is the result of political will, while development and implementation of ICT integration in education and training policies are usually entrusted to technology experts. This report presents some studies based on existing research and analytical work. Each study provides a very brief background and macro-level national information to allow readers to understand the challenges faced by the country’s education system.

The studies address the following issues: ICT integration policy development and implementation; teachers’ training; availability and development of relevant e-contents; usage of ICT administration and management; and how ICT contributes to providing learning opportunities to marginalized groups (including girls, rural, handicapped, etc.). They describe how these issues have been addressed and lessons learned, including the enabling environment and factors that constrain or promote ICT integration initiatives.
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Apprenticeships

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apprenticeships
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639

Skills and training policy

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skills-and-training-policy
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666

Technology

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technology
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345

TVET systems

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tvet-systems
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661

Vocational training

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vocational-training
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124
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Promouvoir la création d’emplois pour les jeunes dans les entreprises multinationales et leurs chaînes d’approvisionnement: Côte d’Ivoire

Promouvoir la création d’emplois pour les jeunes dans les entreprises multinationales et leurs chaînes d’approvisionnement: Côte d’Ivoire

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Document
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Promouvoir la création d’emplois pour les jeunes dans les entreprises multinationales et leurs chaînes d’approvisionnement: Côte d’Ivoire
Language:

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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Sectoral approaches

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Matching skills to labour market demand requires reliable sectoral and occupational information and institutions that connect employers with training providers.  Sector based strategies and institutions have proved effective in engaging all stakeholders in promoting both pre-employment training and life-long learning.

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skpSectApr
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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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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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skpRPS
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Publication Date:
30 Sep 2013
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wcmstest4_082645.pdf

Ce rapport examine l’impact des entreprises multinationales sur l’emploi en Côte d’Ivoire. Son objectif principal est d'explorer le rôle potentiel que les entreprises multinationales peuvent jouer dans la création d'un plus grand nombre d’emplois et de meilleure qualité.

Cette recherche axée sur l’action entend apporter une contribution opportune et significative aux défis de l'emploi des jeunes au niveau national. Des défis qui ont été exacerbés par huit années de crise militaro-politique. Sur la base du dialogue avec les parties prenantes, l'étude cherche à appréhender les principales contraintes liées au recrutement des jeunes sur le marché local.

La recherche, l'analyse et les recommandations présentées dans ce rapport proviennent des informations recueillies auprès des entreprises multinationales rencontrées et sont fondées sur les opinions recueillies sur le terrain. Ces recommandations sont présentées comme un point de départ pour l’engagement des entreprises multinationales dans la promotion de l’emploi des jeunes.

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Agriculture

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agriculture
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225

Banking

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banking
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602

Mining

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mining
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228

Multinational enterprises

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multinational-enterprises
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180

Sectoral approaches

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sectoral-approaches
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676

Skills mismatch

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skills-mismatch
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654

Telecommunications

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telecommunications
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Africa

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Etude sur la réintégration d’enfants sortis des forces et groupes armés à travers l’apprentissage informel Expériences de Korhogo (Côte d’Ivoire) et de Bunia (République démocratique du Congo)

Etude sur la réintégration d’enfants sortis des forces et groupes armés à travers l’apprentissage informel Expériences de Korhogo (Côte d’Ivoire) et de Bunia (République démocratique du Congo)

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Document
Content Type:
Etude sur la réintégration d’enfants sortis des forces et groupes armés à travers l’apprentissage informel Expériences de Korhogo (Côte d’Ivoire) et de Bunia (République démocratique du Congo)
Language:

French

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french
Identifier
skpFrn
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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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
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Case studies and good practices

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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skpCaseStdy
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Publication Date:
26 Apr 2013
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wcmstest4_043242.pdf
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Apprenticeships

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apprenticeships
Identifier
639

Employability

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employability
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643

Informal economy

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informal-economy
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187

Vocational training

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vocational-training
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124
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Africa

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Study on the reintegration of children formerly associated with armed forces and groups through informal apprenticeship: Case studies of Korhogo (Ivory Coast) and Bunia (Democratic Republic of Congo)

Study on the reintegration of children formerly associated with armed forces and groups through informal apprenticeship: Case studies of Korhogo (Ivory Coast) and Bunia (Democratic Republic of Congo)

Type:
Document
Content Type:
Study on the reintegration of children formerly associated with armed forces and groups through informal apprenticeship: Case studies of Korhogo (Ivory Coast) and Bunia (Democratic Republic of Congo)
Language:

English

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english
Identifier
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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skpILO
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ilo
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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
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Case studies and good practices

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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case-studies-and-good-practices
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14 Dec 2012
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fm11g_009215.pdf
The study describes the use of informal apprenticeship as a means of vocational training in reintegration projects. It assesses if informal apprenticeship is an effective means of economic reintegration of children associated with armed forces and groups, and seeks to identify potential impacts on local system of informal apprenticeship.
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Apprenticeships

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apprenticeships
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Employability

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employability
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Informal economy

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informal-economy
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Vocational training

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vocational-training
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Africa

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Africa’s youth: The promise for a better future...

Africa’s youth: The promise for a better future...

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Africa’s youth: The promise for a better future...
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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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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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youth-employability
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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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Publication Date:
09 Nov 2012
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beaveriloch162023224.pdf
The Youth Employment Network (YEN) is a partnership among the United Nations, the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the World Bank. The Private Sector Initiative (PSI) is a project of YEN’s subregional office for West Africa. In recognizing the importance of youth employment both as a factor of business growth and of wider development goals, the PSI promotes and facilitates partnerships between the private sector, government and civil society organizations in the promotion of youth employment in West Africa.

As part of the research and knowledge development phase, the “PSI Brochure” was developed to demonstrate to business the benefits of engaging with youth on issues related to employment. The best practice case studies contained within the brochure were based on input from private sector partners including Shell International, Vlisco Helmond B.V. and the World Cocoa Foundation, all of whom are supporting youth employment projects in the region.
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