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Skills for Trade and Economic Diversification: Malawi's Oilseed and Horticulture Sectors

Skills for Trade and Economic Diversification: Malawi's Oilseed and Horticulture Sectors

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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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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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The Skills for Trade and Economic Diversification (STED) methodology takes a forward-looking perspective, asking not just what skills are in demand today, but what skills will be in demand in the future, in order to match skills demand with skills supply in the labour market. STED also builds upon the ILO’s unique tripartite structure and its ability to bring together governments, workers, and employers to work together for more and better jobs.

In the Malawian context, the STED methodology was applied as a response to the recommendations of the Malawi National Export Strategy (GoM, 2012) which identified three export sectors in which country has a comparative advantage: (i) the oilseeds and oilseed products sector, covering the sunflower, soybean, groundnut and cotton subsectors, (ii) the sugarcane and sugarcane products sector, and (iii) the manufacturing sector, including the agro-processing subsector (dairy, horticulture, wheat, maize pulses), the beverages subsector, the plastics and packaging subsector and the assembly subsector. While the STED methodology could be applied to all these sectors and/or clusters, this report focuses on the oilseed and horticulture sectors prioritized by stakeholders. The purpose of the STED analysis is to help identify and anticipate the skills needed to improve productivity, trade performance and employability in the two sectors, as well as to provide a demonstration that will inspire similar analytic work in other sectors.
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Questions and answers with the International Training Centre/ILO’s Alessandra Molz about the Skills Academy, 8 to 19 May 2017

Questions and answers with the International Training Centre/ILO’s Alessandra Molz about the Skills Academy, 8 to 19 May 2017

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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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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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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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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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Alessandra Molz, Senior Programme Officer at ITC/ILO, talks about Skills Academy, for whom it is intended and deadlines for applying.
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Compétences pour le Commerce et la Diversification Économique (STED) en Tunisie, Cas du: Secteur de l’agroalimentaire

Compétences pour le Commerce et la Diversification Économique (STED) en Tunisie, Cas du: Secteur de l’agroalimentaire

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Compétences pour le Commerce et la Diversification Économique (STED) en Tunisie, Cas du: Secteur de l’agroalimentaire
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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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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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07 Mar 2017
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Le présent rapport est le produit de l’application de la méthodologie STED «Compétences pour le Commerce et la Diversification Economique» au secteur de l’agroalimentaire en Tunisie. Il marque la fin de la phase analytique de la méthodologie et donne le coup d’envoi pour la deuxième phase, celle relative à la mise en oeuvre des initiatives proposées par l’ensemble des intervenants du secteur et qui sont décrites dans ce rapport.


La méthodologie STED, développée par l’OIT, vise à fournir une orientation stratégique pour l'intégration du développement des compétences dans les politiques sectorielles. Elle a été conçue pour soutenir la croissance et la création d'emplois décents dans les secteurs qui ont le potentiel d'accroitre les exportations et de contribuer à la diversification économique.

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STED results based management and M&E manual

STED results based management and M&E manual

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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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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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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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This manual provides an overview of the Skills for Trade and Economic Diversification (STED) programme’s results based management (RBM), and monitoring and evaluation (M&E) system and guidance on its application. It explains how and what will be: (i) monitored for STED interventions and the programme as a whole, to determine whether they are on track in achieving their intended results; and (ii) measured to estimate the impact and determine the effectiveness and sustainability of interventions.

The manual serves as a guide for programme implementation and RBM, and also as a communication tool that allows STED and other ILO staff, national and sector stakeholders, collaborating experts, donors, and other development partners to understand how the programme’s objectives and targets will be measured.
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Summary report - E-Discussion on providing the right skills at the right time: The role of sectoral skills development in contributing to productive and competitive economies

Summary report - E-Discussion on providing the right skills at the right time: The role of sectoral skills development in contributing to productive and competitive economies

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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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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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This document summarizes of the E-Discussion on “Providing the right skills at the right time: The role of sectoral skills development in contributing to productive and competitive economies”, hosted on the Global Skills for Employment Knowledge Sharing Platform (Global KSP) from 3 to 14 October 2016.
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A study of employability between higher technical and vocational education and employer in tourism and hospitality: A stakeholder perspective

A study of employability between higher technical and vocational education and employer in tourism and hospitality: A stakeholder perspective

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Research papers, synthesis reports, country and programme studies are collected from many academic institutions and national, regional and international professional associations.

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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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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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12 Oct 2016
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The purpose of this study is to analyze the relationship between tourism and hospitality education and work in terms of employability development as well as to discuss how higher education can contribute to such a development. To begin with, as a background, the relation between higher education and work is described based on the already mentioned discrepancy discussion. Later, the concept of employability is explored and discussed in general terms as well as regarding the tourism and hospitality. Finally, different ways of integrating employability in higher education curricula are discussed. Based on this discussion, suggestions regarding the employability development within the tourism and hospitality industry are provided.

DOI: 10.6007/IJARBSS/v3-i10/314
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Employability

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Skills for trade and economic diversification: A practical guide

Skills for trade and economic diversification: A practical guide

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Skills for trade and economic diversification: A practical guide
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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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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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03 Oct 2016
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Skills for Trade and Economic Diversification (STED) is part of a larger set of skills anticipation tools with a sectoral focus that the ILO is developing, responding to requests from constituents included in the Conclusions on Skills for Improved Productivity, Employment Growth and Development of the International Labour Conference of 2008 and in line with the G20 Training Strategy for Strong, Sustained and Balanced Drowth developed by the ILO in 2010.

This guide provides practical guidance for technical assistance projects that focus on skills policies in sectors exposed to trade. Based on the experience in four pilot countries (Bangladesh, Kyrgyzstan, the FYR of Macedonia and Ukraine) a six-stage process is presented that is typical for a STED analysis that can inform policy debates and social dialogue and lead towards the formulation of concrete recommendations at the policy, institutional and enterprise level for the design of skills policies that are more effective in anticipating and preparing for new employment opportunities in a context of global competition.
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Regional model competency standards: Garment work

Regional model competency standards: Garment work

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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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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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29 Sep 2016
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Garment production is an important source of income for Asian economies. Figures for Bangladesh, Cambodia, Sri Lanka, Pakistan and Vietnam show the garment industries contributes respectively 79 per cent, 52 per cent, 43 per cent, 17 per cent, 12 per cent of total exports. Significantly the garment industry also offers low-skilled jobs for many women in the lower-income countries of the region.

Increasingly, industry buyers are seeking to purchase a full service, from design to stock delivery, to shorten lead times and lower costs for customers. Countries where workers are mainly low skilled are unable to meet these demands. As the garment industry continues to achieve higher productivity, it is likely that many of the traditional, low-skill jobs held mostly by women will be lost. There will be a need for either new opportunities for employment or up-skilling of workers to meet changing requirements.

To help accelerate the improvement of training systems and the mutual recognition of skills, the ILO has developed – in consultation with employers, governments, and workers – the Regional Model Competency Standards (RMCS). These have been developed in identified priority areas, and are in a simplified format.

The RMCS are intended to be a regional reference for developing competency standards for thosecountries that are in the process of creating standards, or reviewing existing national standards. The RMCS can provide the basis for developing national competency standards so that certain countries can avoid having to develop standards from scratch.
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Working at sectoral level: Guide to anticipating and matching skills and jobs - Volume 3

Working at sectoral level: Guide to anticipating and matching skills and jobs - Volume 3

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Working at sectoral level: Guide to anticipating and matching skills and jobs - Volume 3
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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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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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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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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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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:
21 Sep 2016
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wcmstest4_182093.pdf
This guide addresses methods, processes and institutional mechanisms of skills identification and anticipation at sectoral level.
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Sectoral approaches

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sectoral-approaches
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Skills anticipation

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skills-anticipation
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Skills mismatch

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Strategic skills needs in the financial services sector

Strategic skills needs in the financial services sector

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Strategic skills needs in the financial services sector
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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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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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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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14 Sep 2016
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wcmstest4_181692.pdf
A report for the national strategic skills audit for England 2010. This study provides an assessment of the skills needs in the financial services sector to 2020 in support of the National Strategic Skills Audit for England 2010, undertaken by the UK Commission for Employment and Skills.
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Financial sector

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financial-sector
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Sectoral approaches

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sectoral-approaches
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