Q4M [Qualifications for the Mediterranean] began in 2010 as the [European Training Foundation] ETF project 'The regional dimension of qualifications in the Euro-Mediterranean area'. Its approach to the qualifications field was innovative, and brought together project partners from seven countries: Morocco and Tunisia (Maghreb), Jordan and Egypt (Mashreq) and France, Spain and Italy (Europe). In November 2014, Algeria joined the project. The ETF led and facilitated the Q4M project from 2010 until the end of 2015. In late 2015 the ETF transferred the leadership of the project to the Q4M network.
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Q4M [Qualifications for the Mediterranean] began in 2010 as the [European Training Foundation] ETF project 'The regional dimension of qualifications in the Euro-Mediterranean area'. Its approach to the qualifications field was innovative, and brought together project partners from seven countries: Morocco and Tunisia (Maghreb), Jordan and Egypt (Mashreq) and France, Spain and Italy (Europe). In November 2014, Algeria joined the project. The ETF led and facilitated the Q4M project from 2010 until the end of 2015. In late 2015 the ETF transferred the leadership of the project to the Q4M network. This publication gives an overview of the Q4M project during the time of ETF's leadership.
The overall objective of the project was to boost the quality of qualifications and qualifications systems and make them more responsive to labour market needs. Through closer regional cooperation in the field of qualifications, the participating partner countries sought to achieve transparency and mutual understanding of each other's qualifications and qualifications systems. This process was also intended to support the reform of national [vocational education and training] VET and qualifications systems in the region. Q4M took a sectoral approach, with a focus on tourism and construction. These two sectors were chosen because they are both characterised by high levels of geographical mobility and internationalisation. Furthermore, they are both facing recruitment difficulties, impacted by migratory flows.
Part one [of the report] describes the objectives, project partners, steering committee, phases and products, followed by some observations about the transfer from an ETF-led Q4M project to a sustainable Q4M regional network. Parts two and three contain the main methodologies that were developed. The publication has two appendices and a glossary. Appendix one contains the names of the members of the Q4M technical teams and the [EuroMed Strategic Committee] EMSC as well as the affiliated institutes. Appendix two provides links to Q4M documents.
Excerpts from publication.
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