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WHAT IS THE EUROPEAN TRAININGFOUNDATION (ETF)?Agency of the European Union

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VISION

To make vocational education and training inthe partner countries a driver for lifelong learning and sustainable development, with a special focus on competitiveness and social cohesion.

The ETF has both an analytical and a developmental role and works within the EU policy framework.

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ETF

SOUTHERN AND EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN Algeria, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Palestine, Syria, and Tunisia

EASTERN EUROPEArmenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Republic of Moldova, Russia, and Ukraine

SOUTH EASTERN EUROPE AND TURKEYAlbania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Iceland, Kosovo, Montenegro, Serbia, and Turkey

CENTRAL ASIA Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan

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THE TORINO PROCESS

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THE TORINO PROCESS ISa participatory process leading toan evidence-based analysis of VET policies in a given country.

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BACKGROUND

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• Previous two editions in 2010 and 2012 confirmed added value for the partner countries.

• International conference organised in May 2013 brought together 200 policy makers, VET experts and practitioners from partner countries, EU and international organisations.

• Final declaration – countries agreed to hold the next round, identified seven main policy priorities faced by all countries and six main areas for further joint action.

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PURPOSE

TO BUILD CONSENSUS

on the possible ways forward in VET policyand system development, including:

• determining the state of the art and visionfor VET development in the country

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• after the 2012 edition, an assessmentof whether countries are achieving theresults they want and measuring progress in the reform implementation.

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PURPOSE

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• To develop a common understanding of VET vision, priorities and strategy and exploring options for implementation.

• To develop awareness, analysis capacities and policy prioritisation tools.

• To monitor the implementation of long-term strategies and to contribute to impact-oriented policy making.

• Opportunities for capacity development and policy learning within and among partner countries and with EU.

• Results inform ETF’s support strategy and the EU’s external assistance.

• Countries are empowered to coordinatedonor contributions.

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FOUR PRINCIPLES

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01 Ownership of both process and results by partnercountry stakeholders.

02 Broad participation in the process as a basis for reflectionsand consensus building/policy learning.

03Holistic approach, using a broad concept of VET for bothyoung people and adults and adhering to a system approach,including links to economic and social demands.

04 Evidence or knowledge-based assessment.

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ANALYTICAL FRAMEWORK

Structure

• Sub-sections to facilitate the report narrative

VET context

• Focus on the socio-economic context in which VET operates

Guidance

• Questions contain guidance through examples and explanations of the notions used

Action

• More emphasis on policy progress and action

Data

• Stronger link to the guiding questions

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WHAT ARE THE QUESTIONS ABOUT?

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A. VISION AND STRATEGY

• Vision for the VET system

• Capacity for innovation and change

• Drivers for innovation and change

B. ADDRESSING ECONOMIC AND LABOUR MARKET DEMAND

• Factors shaping demand for skills

• Mechanisms for identifyingdemand and matching skills

• VET system influence on demand

C. ADDRESSING SOCIAL AND INCLUSION DEMAND

• Factors shaping demand for VET

• Delivering to individual learners

• Delivering to societal needs

D. INTERNAL EFFICIENCY OF THE VET SYSTEM

• Quality assurance

• Policies for VET trainers and directors

• Teaching and learning

• Efficiency gains and losses

E. GOVERNANCE AND POLICY PRACTICES

• Basic map of entities involved in VET at national, regional, and provider level

• Governance and practices in the areas covered in Sections A–D

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UPDATE OF REVIEW

Countries already involved in the Torino Process 2010 and/or 2012:

• gather most recent data and research

• engage in wider consultation/policy-learning process

• refer to policy developments or actions that have occurred since 2010 and/or 2012 reports

• improve where possible the quality of the evidence and analysis throughout the report.

Countries not involved in 2010 and/or 2012 are invited to participate by preparing baseline reports.

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TORINO PROCESS IMPLEMENTATION MODALITIES

ETF-supported assessment

• Stronger lead and support from ETF in the organisation of the process and in the drafting of the report.

• Ownership and broad participation to be ensured.

• Endorsement by the country of the final reports.

Country led self-assessment

• Country leads the process and drafts the report.

• Criteria for quality assurance and ensuring the application of the 4 principles: national institution in charge appointed, 2 participatory workshops, ETF comments on draft report, peer review by ETF on the final draft.

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• Findings from country reports feed into four regional reports, contributing to mutual learning, reporting on progress and challenges, examples of best practice.

• Regional reports are presented and discussed in four regional events with key stakeholders from the different countries.

• Country reports and regional reports are the basis for a cross-country policy analysis report to be launched at the final Torino Process conference with participation from all partner countries, the EU and the international community.

From country to cross-country