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Labour market transitions of young women and men in Liberia

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Labour market transitions of young women and men in Liberia

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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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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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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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research-papers

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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skpStatInfo

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statistical-information

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01 Nov 2013

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wcmstest4_096645.pdf

Work4Youth Publication Series No. 3

This report presents the highlights of the 2012 School-to-work Transition Survey (SWTS) and Labour Demand Enterprise Survey (LDES) run together with the Liberian Institute of Statistics and Geo-information Services within the framework of the ILO Work4Youth project. The SWTS and LDES, implemented in 2012 with a second round planned for 2014, can serve as principal tools for monitoring the impact of policies and programmes outlined in the National Employment Policy and other national policy instruments. This report is intended for the policymakers and social partners that are concerned with the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the youth-related policies and programmes. It analyses indicators generated from the survey and presents a detailed picture of youth in the labour market with a specific focus on the quality of youth employment.

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School-to-work transition

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school-to-work-transition

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Youth

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youth

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Africa

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Liberia

Labour market transitions of young women and men in Cambodia

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Document

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Labour market transitions of young women and men in Cambodia

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English

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skpEng

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ILO

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skpILO

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ilo

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Youth employability

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skpYoEmp

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youth-employability

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Research papers

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skpRPS

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research-papers

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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skpStatInfo

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statistical-information

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24 Oct 2013

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Work4Youth Publication Series No. 2

To characterize the specific youth employment challenges and to support policymakers in designing adequate instruments to support the transition of young people into employment, the ILO has developed a school-to-work transition survey (SWTS), a household survey of young people aged 15-29. The SWTS, implemented in Cambodia in 2012 with a second round planned for 2014, can serve as a principle tool for monitoring the impact of policies and programmes outlined in national instruments. This report is intended for the policymakers and social partners that are concerned with the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the youth-related policies and programmes. It analyses indicators generated from the survey and presents a detailed picture of youth in the labour market with a specific focus on the quality of youth employment.

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School-to-work transition

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school-to-work-transition

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652

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survey

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611

Youth

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youth

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319

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Asia and the Pacific

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Cambodia

Apprenticeships evaluation: Employer

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Document

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Apprenticeships evaluation: Employer

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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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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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participation-of-employers-and-workers-organizations

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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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skpEvalRep

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evaluation-reports

Research papers

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skpRPS

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research-papers

Publication Date:

10 Oct 2013

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wcmstest4_090445.pdf

This report presents the findings of the Apprenticeship Evaluation Employer Survey 2012-13. The survey explored the views and experiences of 4,009 employers whose employees had finished an apprenticeship program between August 2011 and March 2012. The aim of the research is to monitor the extent to which apprenticeships are meeting the needs of employers and to identify under-performing aspects of the program.

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Apprenticeships

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apprenticeships

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639

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survey

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611

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Europe and Central Asia

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United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

OECD Skills Outlook 2013

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OECD Skills Outlook 2013

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English

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english

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skpEng

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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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international-organizations

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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

Lifelong learning

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There is a critical need for a greater overall investment in education and training, particularly in developing countries. Education and training investments should be closely linked to economic and employment growth strategies and programmes. Responsibility should be shared between the government (primary responsibility), enterprises, the social partners, and the individual. To make lifelong learning for all a reality, countries will need to make major reforms of their vocational and education and training systems. School-to-work schemes for young people should integrate education with workplace learning. Training systems need to become more flexible and responsive to rapidly changing skill requirements. Reforms should also focus on how learning can be facilitated, not just on training for specific occupational categories.

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lifelong-learning

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Research papers

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research-papers

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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statistical-information

Publication Date:

13 Aug 2010

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wcmstest4_088645.pdf

First Results from the Survey of Adult Skills

The OECD Skills Outlook presents the initial results of the Survey of Adult Skills (PIAAC), which evaluates the skills of adults in 24 countries. It provides insights into the availability of some of the key skills and how they are used at work and at home. A major component is the direct assessment of key information-processing skills: literacy, numeracy and problem solving in the context of technology-rich environments.

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Employability

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employability

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643

Human resources development

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human-resources-development

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118

Productivity

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productivity

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188

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survey

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611

Transferable skills

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transferable-skills

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660

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Macedonia, former Yugoslav Republic of - Demand for skills in FYR Macedonia

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Macedonia, former Yugoslav Republic of - Demand for skills in FYR Macedonia

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English

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english

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skpEng

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international-organizations

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Training quality and relevance

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skpTrainQR

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training-quality-and-relevance

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Research papers

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skpRPS

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research-papers

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10 Sep 2013

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wcmstest4_075646.pdf

This technical note aims to shed some light on the very high and persistent unemployment levels in Macedonia, by focussing on skills mismatch. The difference between skills sought by employers, and those possessed by available workers, are presented in a specifically designed employer survey of the demand for skills, that was carried out in 2009. The survey identified core employability skills, and skills that workers are most frequently lacking. It found that employers consider many job applicants to be lacking the soft skills, such as appropriate behavior, work ethic, and good attitude on the job. The existence of the skills mismatch indicates that unemployment in Macedonia is to some extent structural. Accordingly, investment in skills, including soft skills, is necessary in order to reduce unemployment in Macedonia. The analysis of a skills mismatch based on an employer survey, is by its nature incomplete, and the report discusses its limitations. However, the analysis provides important input into education, training, and employment policies, by determining the key skill gaps, and by identifying types of firms that are affected by skill shortages. The note presents the main findings, and provides context for further analysis by comparing the level of the skills shortage in Macedonia to that in other countries in the region.

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Employability

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employability

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643

Skills mismatch

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skills-mismatch

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654

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survey

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611

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Europe and Central Asia

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North Macedonia

Побарувачка на вештини во Република Македонија

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															Побарувачка на вештини во Република Македонија 
													

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Macedonian

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macedonian

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international-organizations

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Training quality and relevance

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skpTrainQR

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training-quality-and-relevance

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Research papers

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skpRPS

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research-papers

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10 Sep 2013

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wcmstest4_075645.pdf

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Employability

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employability

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643

Skills mismatch

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skills-mismatch

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654

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survey

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611

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Europe and Central Asia

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North Macedonia

Players, practices and challenges in non-formal and informal learning and its validation in Europe

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Document

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															Players, practices and challenges in non-formal and informal learning and its validation in Europe  
													

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English

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english

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skpEng

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Workers' organizations

Learning new skills and upgrading existing ones help workers maintain their employability and improve their standard of living. Trade unions play a key role in increasing workplace-based training opportunities. The Global KSP shares, among other resource items, case studies, good practices and research provided by trade unions that highlight their involvement in promoting training at individual workplaces, social dialogue and collective bargaining on skills issues, and participating in developing skills policies and strengthening training institutions.

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Participation of employers' and workers' organizations

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skpPSP

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participation-of-employers-and-workers-organizations

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Research papers

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21 Aug 2013

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Report for the European Trade Union Confederation with the support of the European Commission The publication explores practices and issues involved in validation of non-formal and informal learning (NFIL) based on a survey conducted in ten European countries. It aims to analyse the involvement of social partners, specifically the unions, in the definition and implementation of the NFIL validation mechanisms, as well as the impact of this involvement. The study stresses the role of collective bargaining in the development of recognised and validated NFIL practices and provides recommendations seeking to respond to issues with NFIL recognition and validation processes.

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Qualification frameworks

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qualification-frameworks

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651

Skills recognition

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skills-recognition

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656

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survey

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611

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Europe and Central Asia

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Migrants, minorities, mismatch?

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Document

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Migrants, minorities, mismatch?

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English

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english

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skpEng

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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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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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migrant-workers

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research-papers

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21 Aug 2013

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wcmstest4_068445.pdf

Skill mismatch among migrants and ethnic minorities in Europe This report aims to increase understanding of mismatch, and its impacts, among migrants and ethnic minorities in Europe. It reviews relevant international literature on the topic and looks at various aspects of labour-market performance of these groups. The focus is an empirical investigation of skill mismatch based on the European social survey. Important findings are, first, that migrants from outside the EU are disproportionately affected by overeducation, while ethnic minorities are affected by undereducation. Second, overeducation is higher in countries with low rates of training and a lower proportion of skilled workers while undereducation is lower where the incidence of training is higher. Finally, both forms of mismatch are greater for migrants educated abroad. Policy responses are needed: a focus on migrants from non-EU countries; an attempt to put migration in a more positive light than is often the case; developing and better implementing common standards for recognising qualifications obtained abroad; improving job access for both groups by supporting their competitiveness to apply for jobs; and encouraging employers to give people with a migrant background more job and training opportunities. Such policies could contribute to making better use of migrants’ skills and alleviating current and future skill shortages in Europe.

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Migrant workers

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migrant-workers

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681

Skills mismatch

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skills-mismatch

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654

Skills recognition

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skills-recognition

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656

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survey

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611

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Europe and Central Asia

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Labour market transitions of young women and men in the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia

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Document

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															Labour market transitions of young women and men in the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia 
													

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English

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english

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skpEng

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ILO

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skpILO

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ilo

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Youth employability

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skpYoEmp

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youth-employability

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Research papers

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skpRPS

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research-papers

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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skpStatInfo

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statistical-information

Publication Date:

08 Aug 2013

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wcmstest4_065445.pdf

Work4Youth Publication Series No. 1

To characterize specific youth employment challenges and to support policy-makers in designing adequate instruments to support the transition of young people into employment, the ILO has developed its school-to-work transition survey (SWTS), a household survey of young people aged 15-29. The SWTS, implemented in 2012 with a second round planned for 2014, can serve as a principle tool for monitoring the impact of policies and programmes outlined in the National Action Plan on Youth Employment (NAP) and other national instruments.This report is intended for the policy makers and social partners that concern themselves with the implementation of the NAP and other youth-related policies and programmes.

The indicators generated from the survey and analysed in this report aim to present a much more detailed picture of youth in the labour market than what can usually be derived through standard surveys, including the labour force survey. Unemployment among youth is a major national concern, but it is also important to consider the quali ty of work made available to the young population. Does the work provide the wages and security necessary to empower young people to move toward self-sufficiency in their pending adulthood? The emphasis on quality of employment in this report should help to answer this question. The report also draws attention to the path and duration that young people’s transition from school to work takes and draws conclusions on characteristics or experiences that make for a smoother transition.

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School-to-work transition

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school-to-work-transition

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652

Survey

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survey

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611

Youth

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youth

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319

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Europe and Central Asia

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North Macedonia

Премин на младите жени и мажи на пазарот на трудот во поранешна југословенска Република Македонија

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Document

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															Премин на младите жени и мажи на пазарот на трудот во поранешна југословенска Република Македонија
													

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Macedonian

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macedonian

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skpmk

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ILO

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skpILO

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ilo

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Youth employability

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skpYoEmp

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youth-employability

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Research papers

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skpRPS

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research-papers

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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skpStatInfo

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statistical-information

Publication Date:

08 Aug 2013

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Работа за младите, публикација број 1 во серијата

Со цел да се карактеризираат одредени предизвици на вработувањето на младите и да се поддржат креаторите на политиката при планирање на соодветни инструменти за поддршка на младите при премин кон вработување, МОТ изготви анкет а за преминувањето од училиште кон работа (АПУР), анкета на домаќинства во кои има млади на возраст од 15 до 29 години. АПУР, која што се спроведе во 2012 година, а вториот циклус се планира за 2014 година, може да послужи како основна алатка за следење на влијанието на политиките и програмите наведени во Националниот акциски план за вработување на младите (НАП) и други национални инструменти. Овој извештај е наменет за креаторите на политики и социјалните партнери што се вклучени во спроведувањето на НАП и другите политики и програми поврзани со младите.

Показателите што се генерирани од анкетата и се предмет на анализа на овој извештај, имаат за цел да дадат многу подетална слика за младите на пазарот на трудот, отколку што е случај со стандардните анкети, вклучувајќи ја и анкетата на работната сила. Невработеноста меѓу младите е голема национална грижа, но исто така, важно е да се земе предвид и квалитетот на работата што се нуди на младото население. Дали работата ги обезбедува неопходната плата и сигурно ст што би им овозможило на младите македонски граѓани да бидат самодоволни во иднина? Акцентот на квалитетот на вработувањето во овој извештај треба да помогне во одговорот на ова прашање. Со извештајот се истакнува патот и времетраењето на преминот на мла дите од образование кон работа и се изнесуваат заклучоци за карактеристиките или искуствата што би придонеле кон полесен премин.

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