Skills mismatch

Private sector development policy handbook: Developing skills in Central Asia through better vocational education and training systems

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															Private sector development policy handbook: Developing skills in Central Asia through better vocational education and training systems
													

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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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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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Policy and strategy

Recommendations and advice on resolving policy challenges related to skills development systems and their linkages to the world of work. Concise syntheses of experience from the international organizations.

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05 Aug 2013

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This policy handbook offers country-specific recommendations on how to improve human capital and close the skills gap by supporting vocational education and training (VET) systems and make them relevant to the labour markets in the Central Asia region.

It builds on the key findings with regards to Human Capital Development in Central Asia of the Central Asia Competitiveness Outlook, which was published by the OECD in July 2011. The Outlook notes that Central Asian economies can boost their competitiveness by building on the strengths of their education systems, which in most parts of the region include high literacy rates, high primary and secondary enrolment for both sexes and an above-average enrolment in tertiary education. The publication contains the conclusions related to human capital development and provides guidance for policy makers on implementing VET systems in order to better equip graduates with skills they need to get jobs. While VET systems in Central Asia differ in their respective levels of development, all suffer from a misalignment between worker skills and job market requirements. Overcoming these challenges would result in significant progress for all countries in the Central Asia region.

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Private sector

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Qualification frameworks

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TVET systems

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Europe and Central Asia

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Afghanistan

Kazakhstan

Kyrgyzstan

Mongolia

Tajikistan

Turkmenistan

Uzbekistan

Конкурентоспособность и развитие частного сектора, Казахстан, Стратегия повышения отраслевой конкурентоспособности

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															Конкурентоспособность и развитие частного сектора, Казахстан, Стратегия повышения отраслевой  конкурентоспособности   
													

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Russian

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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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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:

05 Aug 2013

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В 2009 году Казахстан приступил к реализации масштабной программы диверсификации источников прямых иностранных инвестиций. С этой целью правительство обратилось к ОЭСР с просьбой о проведении Обзора отраслевой конкурентоспособности. В настоящем докладе, представляющем первую стадию реализации проекта, содержится оценка и излагается стратегия повышения конкурентоспособности неэнергетических отраслей экономики Казахстана, в том числе агропромышленного комплекса, агрохимии, логистики, сектора деловых услуг и информационных технологий. Несмотря на то что правительство страны успешно провело первый этап реформ, направленных на создание благоприятного делового климата, государству рекомендуется устранить основные политические барьеры, препятствующие развитию рассмотренных отраслей. Так, для улучшения качества продукции и модернизации производства необходимо принять меры по обеспечению доступа к финансированию, привлечению современных предприятий розничной торговли и повышению квалификации персонала.

Настоящий обзор был подготовлен в рамках Программы ОЭСР по повышению конкурентоспособности стран Евразии, региональной программы, направленной на содействие экономическому росту и развитию одиннадцати республик бывшего Советсткого Союза, а также Афганистана и Монголии.

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Agribusiness

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Information and communication technologies

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Private sector

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Public private partnerships

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Sectoral approaches

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Europe and Central Asia

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Kazakhstan

Briefing note: Preventing skill obsolescence

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Briefing note: Preventing skill obsolescence

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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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25 Jul 2013

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Rapid labour market changes leave too many workers at risk of losing their skills Skill obsolescence is an integral part of technological progress and, in many cases, it is not a problem. It is natural that some previously necessary skills are no longer needed as people progress in their careers. However, skill obsolescence has become more important as jobs have become more demanding and complex. As technology progresses, this trend is expected to speed up in the coming years.

To obtain a clearer picture of the largely unexplored question of skill obsolescence, Cedefop launched a pilot survey in four European Union Member States (Germany, Hungary, the Netherlands and Finland). The survey looked at how many people in work aged between 30 and 55 felt their skills were, or were becoming, obsolete. It also examined the type of skills and people most affected by skill obsolescence and what enterprises and policy-makers can do to reduce it. This briefing note provides an overview of major findings of the survey.

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Skills mismatch

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Skills upgrading

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Europe and Central Asia

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Finland

Germany

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Netherlands

Work-based learning in Europe: Practices and policy pointers

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Work-based learning in Europe: Practices and policy pointers

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Research papers

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23 Jul 2013

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This document, which is the European Commission's contribution to the mandate of the Bruges Communiqué to analyse successful work-based learning models, is intended as a tool for policymakers and practitioners working on modernising and reforming vocational education and training systems. The numerous country examples it contains provide useful information on the three key components for successful work-based learning: governance, quality and partnerships. The study aims to encourage more and better work-based learning by highlighting successful practices and policies in diverse settings. It uses information from recent studies and academic discussions, including Cedefop data and analysis, and draws on practical examples from Member States, collected in consultation with the Advisory Committee on Vocational Training.

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School-to-work transition

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TVET systems

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Europe and Central Asia

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Skills Formation Strategies in Queensland

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Skills Formation Strategies in Queensland

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International organizations

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Monitoring and evaluation

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

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Research papers

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15 Jul 2013

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The paper provides an evaluation of the Skills Formation Strategies (SFS) model in Queensland, Australia, examining its strengths and challenges, and discusses ways in which the model can be improved upon and disseminated. It concludes with critical success factors for policy makers. The review is followed by a commentary piece on Queensland’s SFS, approaching them within the broader Australian skills policy context. It provides contextual information on skills in Australia and sets out Skills Formation Strategies as an alternative approach to skills, discussing the factors leading to its establishment within a fast changing labour market.

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Asia and the Pacific

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Australia

Research brief: Job skills: Lessons from recent World Bank flagship studies

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Research brief: Job skills: Lessons from recent World Bank flagship studies

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Training quality and relevance

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Research papers

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12 Jul 2013

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Countries in all regions of the developing world are asking for advice and support on how to make their labor force more employable and productive. Skills development is part of the answer. Finding the right answer requires a clear identification of skills gaps and entry points to build them—from investments in foundational skills early in life to technical skills acquired on-the job. Labor market institutions and policies create incentives that influence both supply and demand for skills. Policies for skills development must consider carefully the right role for the state— one that responds both to market and government failures. This brief reviews key messages emerging from recent World Bank flagship studies.

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Employability

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Productivity

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Global

The right skills for the job? Rethinking training policies for workers (presentation)

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															The right skills for the job? Rethinking training policies for workers (presentation)
													

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Financing of training

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

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Monitoring and evaluation

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Promotional material

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

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10 Jul 2013

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Presented at the WTO Fourth Global Review of Aid for Trade ILO Side Event “Skills for Competitiveness”, Geneva, 9 July 2013 The presentation is based on a 2012 volume of the same title which discusses how current training policies and programs in developing countries need to change to improve education levels and skills development. The study uses the evidence from recent rigorous evaluations to provide a comprehensive review of technical vocational education and training policies, incentives for on-the-job-training, and training related active labor market programs.

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Human resources development

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Skills for competitiveness: Cambodia’s case (presentation)

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Skills for competitiveness: Cambodia’s case (presentation)

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

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10 Jul 2013

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Presented at the WTO Fourth Global Review of Aid for Trade ILO Side Event “Skills for Competitiveness”, Geneva, July 2013

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Asia and the Pacific

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Cambodia

Skills and Export Competitiveness for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (presentation)

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															Skills and Export Competitiveness for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (presentation)
													

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International organizations

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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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Training quality and relevance

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Promotional material

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

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10 Jul 2013

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Presented at the WTO Fourth Global Review of Aid for Trade ILO Side Event “Skills for Competitiveness”, Geneva, July 2013

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Enterprises

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Gender equality

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Skills anticipation

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Giving youth a better start: An action plan

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Giving youth a better start: An action plan

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Governments

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governments

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Training quality and relevance

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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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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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08 Jul 2013

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The Action Plan for Youth shows OECD governments’ commitment to stepping up their efforts to tackle high youth unemployment and strengthen their education systems to better prepare young people for the world of work. The measures envisioned in the plan include, among others, strengthening the role and effectiveness of Vocational Education and Training, supporting effective school-to-work transition and tackling social exclusion. The plan also highlights the need to focus attention on the most disadvantaged youth, including the low-skilled and immigrants, who are at most risk of long-term unemployment and social exclusion. The OECD will work with countries to help their implementation of the Plan and will report on progress at the Ministerial Meeting in 2014.

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Disadvantaged youth

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Employability

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School-to-work transition

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Skills mismatch

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Vocational training

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