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This report is one in a series published by the European Training Foundation (ETF) on the current vocational education and training (VET) systems in countries of the MEDA (Southern Mediterranean) region. The report provides an overview of the national vocational training system in Algeria along with coverage of the key challenges facing the country in the development of vocational training systems. Algeria has been undergoing a transition from a state-controlled economy to a market based economy for a number of years. A number of reforms have therefore been undertaken. A program of macro-economic realignment begun in 1994 has yet to improve the employment situation. Vocational training has therefore given priority to dealing with educational failure at all levels of the education system and has not been aligned with the skill needs of the labour market. The system suffers from structural problems such as the low skill levels of teachers, a high school dropout rate, inadequate educational resources, and the inefficient nature of the system leading to poor management methods, response times and the time required for change. Suggested reforms include: a clearer specification of the roles of secondary schools and the VET system; better coordination and targeting of proactive policy mechanisms; management and advanced technician training provision; and greater involvement of social partners. The chapters are: Introduction; Summary; Political, economic, social and cultural situation; Analysis of the vocational training system; Notes on management training; Summary of main findings and conclusions; Recommendations for reforming the system; Statistical annexes; Documentation and literature consulted.

This report is one in a series published by the European Training Foundation (ETF) on the current vocational education and training (VET) systems in countries of the MEDA (Southern Mediterranean) region. The report provides an overview of the national vocational training system in Jordan along with coverage of the key challenges facing the country in the development of vocational training systems. The evaluation finds a high level of commitment in Jordan to a reform of the VET system as part of overall reform of the human resource development system. VET reform is already part of the Education Reform Programme begun in 1988 and international donors have played an important role in financing educational expenditure in Jordan. However, despite these efforts, reform of training for semi-skilled and skilled workers and the development of a continuing vocational training system still need more work. Another shortcoming is the lack of involvement of social partners. Improving the quality and reputation of the lower segments of the education system is a priority area. A number of recommendations are made: improving the lower and middle segments of the qualification structure; developing a modern apprenticeship type of vocational education for young people and continuing VET for adults; entrepreneurship training and training for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs); and the development of an experimental training scheme for the hotel and tourism industry as a means of integrating a European VET approach within the existing Jordanian policy concept. The chapters are: Introduction; Executive summary; The changing context for vocational education and training; Analysis of the vocational education and training system; Summary and conclusions; Recommendations for further assistance in restructuring the vocational education and training system; Annexes.

This report is one in a series published by the European Training Foundation (ETF) on the current vocational education and training (VET) systems in countries of the MEDA (Southern Mediterranean) region. The report provides an overview of the national vocational training system in Cyprus along with coverage of the key challenges facing the country in the development of vocational training systems. The chapters are: Executive summary; The changing context for vocational education and training in Cyprus; Analysis of the vocational education and training system; Summary of the main findings and conclusions; Recommendations for restructuring the vocational education and training system. The key conclusion is that, although the present VET arrangements have functioned well in the traditional Cypriot market economy, as a candidate for inclusion in the European Union (EU), Cyprus may be on the verge of a new phase of development into a regional business centre. This will require important changes in its education and employment systems to 'harmonise' existing policies and practices with those of the EU. Main areas needing improvement are the overall attractiveness of the VET system and reform of the qualifications structure. It is recommended that, although there are few systemic reform needs, more strategic policy making may be required. Priority could be given to the following: the development of a national system of qualification standards; modernisation and reform of vocational teacher training; and improvement of the innovative capacities of the VET system.