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National legislation, policies and initiatives on the issue of training and skills development and the world of work. 

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Jordan: National Agenda 2006 - 2015

Jordan: National Agenda 2006 - 2015

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Jordan: National Agenda 2006 - 2015
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English

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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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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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Training quality and relevance

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National policies and initiatives

National legislation, policies and initiatives on the issue of training and skills development and the world of work. 

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Publication Date:
07 Dec 2012
Development of the National Agenda represents a milestone in efforts to build a modern Jordan and address challenges facing the country. It stands as a unique, holistic and inclusive approach that aims primarily to improve the quality of life for Jordanians, build a strong economy, guarantee basic freedoms and human rights and strengthen democracy and cultural and political pluralism. The National Agenda places high priority on the development of human resources, in order to upgrade the production base and expand development benefits. The National Agenda goals and targets center around eight themes. They include: Political development and inclusion; justice and legislation; investment development; financial services and fiscal reform; employment support and vocational training; social welfare; education, higher education, scientific research and innovation; and, infrastructure upgrade.
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Human resources development

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118

Vocational training

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124
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Arab States

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Ethiopia: National Action Plan on Disability 2012-2021

Ethiopia: National Action Plan on Disability 2012-2021

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Ethiopia: National Action Plan on Disability 2012-2021
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English

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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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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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National policies and initiatives

National legislation, policies and initiatives on the issue of training and skills development and the world of work. 

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Publication Date:
28 Nov 2012
The Ethiopian National Plan of Action of Persons with Disabilities, 2012-2021, presents a plan for enabling Ethiopia to become a more inclusive society. It addresses the needs of persons with disabilities in Ethiopia for a comprehensive rehabilitation service, equal opportunities for education, skills training and work, and full participation in the life of their families, communities and nation. It has been developed in consultation with key Government Ministries, UN organizations, persons with disabilities and their organizations, parents of children with disabilities and organizations working on disability in Ethiopia. To advance Ethiopia towards a fully inclusive society and to achieve the Ethiopian development plan, the National Plan of Action includes 13 objectives, including to: promote and raise awareness for a non-disabling society; provide community-based rehabilitation, specialized medical rehabilitation services and technical aids; provide inclusive HIV/AIDS prevention, case and support services for persons with disabilities; provide the best education and vocational skills training; create opportunities for work and employment; provide social protection for the poor, marginalized and vulnerable sector of the society; support accessible living and transport in the community; support culture, sports, and recreation opportunities; promote full participation and equality for women with disabilities; foster leadership by people with disabilities and their organizations; support research and information dissemination; develop an aware and responsive public service; and, promote international technical cooperation.
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Economic and social rights

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264

People with disabilities

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323

Vocational training

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124
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Africa

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India: Faster, sustainable and more inclusive growth: An approach to the Twelfth Five Year Plan (2012-17)

India: Faster, sustainable and more inclusive growth: An approach to the Twelfth Five Year Plan (2012-17)

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India: Faster, sustainable and more inclusive growth: An approach to the Twelfth Five Year Plan (2012-17)
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English

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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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Anticipating and matching skills needs

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Anticipating and building skills for the future is essential to a rapidly changing labour market. This applies to changes in the types and levels of skills needed as well as in occupational and technical areas. Effective methods to anticipate future skills needs and avoid potential mismatches include: sustained dialogue between employers and trainers, coordination across government institutions, labour market information systems, employment services and performance reviews of training institutions. 

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National policies and initiatives

National legislation, policies and initiatives on the issue of training and skills development and the world of work. 

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Publication Date:
23 Nov 2012
This paper outlines the approach for the development of India's 12th five-year plan (FYP) (2012-2017). It provides an overview of the 11th FYP, outlines the macro-economic framework within which the 12th FYP will be launched and explores the key sectoral constraints that have to be overcome to achieve faster growth and the steps that need to be taken to ensure that growth is both inclusive and sustainable. The chapter on education and skill development highlights the need: for India to develop a large sector offering short-cycle qualifications in the form of associate degrees catering to immediate skills in the higher education space within the National Vocational Qualifications Framework; to facilitate private sector growth in higher education (including technical); for higher education institutions to embrace internationalisation that would provide them with new opportunities; and to focus on improving the employability of graduates.
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Employability

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employability
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Private sector

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private-sector
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229

Qualification frameworks

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qualification-frameworks
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Skills anticipation

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Vocational training

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Cambodia (Kingdom of): Education Strategic Plan 2009-2013

Cambodia (Kingdom of): Education Strategic Plan 2009-2013

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Document
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Cambodia (Kingdom of): Education Strategic Plan 2009-2013
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English

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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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governments
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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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Training quality and relevance

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National policies and initiatives

National legislation, policies and initiatives on the issue of training and skills development and the world of work. 

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Publication Date:
23 Nov 2012
The Education Strategic Plan 2009-2013 consists of three policy pillars: (i) ensuring equitable access; (ii) improved quality and efficiency of education services; and (iii) institutional development and capacity building for decentralization. A particular focus is on pro-poor reform policies and strategies, equity issues and reduction of existing disparities as well as improving quality of education.
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Lifelong learning

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400

Vocational training

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124

Youth

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Cambodia (Kingdom of): Education Strategic Plan 2009‐2013

Cambodia (Kingdom of): Education Strategic Plan 2009‐2013

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Document
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Cambodia (Kingdom of): Education Strategic Plan 2009‐2013
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English

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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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governments
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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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Training quality and relevance

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National policies and initiatives

National legislation, policies and initiatives on the issue of training and skills development and the world of work. 

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Publication Date:
23 Nov 2012

The Education Strategic Plan 2009-2013 consists of three policy pillars: (i) ensuring equitable access; (ii) improved quality and efficiency of education services; and (iii) institutional development and capacity building for decentralization. A particular focus is on pro-poor reform policies and strategies, equity issues and reduction of existing disparities as well as improving quality of education.

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Lifelong learning

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lifelong-learning
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400

Vocational training

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124

Youth

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Japan: Agreement on the “Employment Strategy for Young People”

Japan: Agreement on the “Employment Strategy for Young People”

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Japan: Agreement on the “Employment Strategy for Young People”
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English

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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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governments
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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
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National policies and initiatives

National legislation, policies and initiatives on the issue of training and skills development and the world of work. 

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Publication Date:
22 Nov 2012
The measures outline in the Agreement are aimed at encouraging young people to participate in and contribute to the process of economic growth by providing society-wide support for their development into robust young Japanese capable of carving out careers for themselves and eventually achieve an inclusive growth — a growth involving young people.
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Entrepreneurship

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Internships

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internships
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Job matching

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job-matching
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Lifelong learning

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Vocational training

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Youth

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UNESCO-UNEVOC: World TVET Database

UNESCO-UNEVOC: World TVET Database

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UNESCO-UNEVOC: World TVET Database
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English

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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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Training quality and relevance

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National legislation, policies and initiatives on the issue of training and skills development and the world of work. 

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Statistical information

Data produced by the international organizations and countries on trends in skills provision, demand, and employment outcomes to help inform policy-making and monitoring processes.

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Publication Date:
21 Nov 2012
The World TVET Database, launched in May 2012, provides concise, reliable and up-to-date information on countries’ technical and vocational education and training systems around the world. It aims to offer information for researchers, policy makers and students and encourages further research on TVET. Country reports contain information on different aspects of TVET systems, such as: TVET mission, legislation and national policy or strategy; structure of the TVET system: formal, non-formal and informal TVET systems; Governance and financing; TVET teachers and trainers; qualifications, qualification frameworks and quality assurance; current and ongoing reforms, projects and challenges.
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TVET systems

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Africa

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Australia: National VET Sector Sustainability Policy And Action Plan (2009-2012)

Australia: National VET Sector Sustainability Policy And Action Plan (2009-2012)

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Australia: National VET Sector Sustainability Policy And Action Plan (2009-2012)
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English

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english
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skpEng
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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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governments
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Anticipating and matching skills needs

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Anticipating and building skills for the future is essential to a rapidly changing labour market. This applies to changes in the types and levels of skills needed as well as in occupational and technical areas. Effective methods to anticipate future skills needs and avoid potential mismatches include: sustained dialogue between employers and trainers, coordination across government institutions, labour market information systems, employment services and performance reviews of training institutions. 

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skpAFSN
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anticipating-and-matching-skills-needs
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National policies and initiatives

National legislation, policies and initiatives on the issue of training and skills development and the world of work. 

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Publication Date:
21 Nov 2012
Provides a national framework for the VET sector to support the development of a productive workforce as industry, government, individuals and the wider community move to a sustainable economy.
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Skills anticipation

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skills-anticipation
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677

Skills upgrading

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skills-upgrading
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657

Technology

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technology
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Vocational training

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Kosovo: Vocational Training Strategy 2012-2014

Kosovo: Vocational Training Strategy 2012-2014

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Document
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Kosovo: Vocational Training Strategy 2012-2014
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English

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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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Training quality and relevance

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National policies and initiatives

National legislation, policies and initiatives on the issue of training and skills development and the world of work. 

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Publication Date:
19 Nov 2012
This strategic document identifies a number of objectives to be addressed by the Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare (MLSW) regarding the development and promotion of vocational training for the unemployed and others in Kosovo. Over the next three years – 2012 to 2014 - MLSW expects the Vocational Training Division and, specifically, the Vocational Training Centres (VTCs), to improve their performance as training providers starting with clearly identifying the bottlenecks in providing vocational training, including the organization and administration of the process; embedding quality in the provision of vocational training through accreditation of training programs and the leading training providers; and also opening VTCs to the wider public, especially local communities.
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Qualification frameworks

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651

TVET systems

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661

Youth

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youth
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319
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Lao People’s Democratic Republic: Master Plan Development of TVET 2008-2015

Lao People’s Democratic Republic: Master Plan Development of TVET 2008-2015

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Document
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Lao People’s Democratic Republic: Master Plan Development of TVET 2008-2015
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English

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english
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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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governments
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Anticipating and matching skills needs

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Anticipating and building skills for the future is essential to a rapidly changing labour market. This applies to changes in the types and levels of skills needed as well as in occupational and technical areas. Effective methods to anticipate future skills needs and avoid potential mismatches include: sustained dialogue between employers and trainers, coordination across government institutions, labour market information systems, employment services and performance reviews of training institutions. 

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skpAFSN
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Training quality and relevance

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National policies and initiatives

National legislation, policies and initiatives on the issue of training and skills development and the world of work. 

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Publication Date:
19 Nov 2012
Lao PDR has established the Master Plan for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in order to implement its TVET Strategy. The plan is an important tool in the efforts of the Government to accelerate socio-economic development, reduce poverty and help the country emerge from the group of the least developed countries by the year of 2020. Key issues addressed by the plan include: the scope of the technical and vocational education and training; integration of demand side in skills development and promotion of TVET; National Qualification or Certification Framework; curriculum method and content; teacher development; cross cutting issues; and, labour market information.
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Inclusion

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inclusion
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665

Low skilled workers

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low-skilled-workers
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650

Poverty alleviation

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poverty-alleviation
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Qualification frameworks

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qualification-frameworks
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651

Skills anticipation

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677

TVET systems

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661
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