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Teachers for the future: teacher development for inclusive education in the Western Balkans

This regional report draws together and analyses research findings from a study commissioned by the European Traini ... Show more
This regional report draws together and analyses research findings from a study commissioned by the European Training Foundation (ETF) in seven countries in the Western Balkan region, namely Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Kosovo, Montenegro and Serbia. The overall objectives of this study were as follows: to identify and map issues, challenges and opportunities in teacher preparation for inclusive education in the Western Balkans and to analyse these against relevant European and international trends; and to provide evidence for improving policies and practices in pre-service and in-service teacher development for inclusive education in the Western Balkans. Inclusive education is broadly conceptualised in this study as the process by which a school attempts to respond to all pupils as individuals by reconsidering and restructuring curricular organisation and provision and by allocating resources to enhance equality of opportunity. This process enables schools to increase their capacity to accept all the pupils from the local community who wish to attend and, in so doing, reduces all forms of exclusion and degradation of students on the basis of disability, ethnicity or anything that could render the school life of some children unnecessarily difficult.
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Authors: Pantic, Natasa; Closs, Alison; Ivosevic, Vanja

Corporate authors: European Training Foundation (ETF)

Date: 2011

Geographic subjects: Europe; Albania; Bosnia and Herzegovina ... [+] Show more

Resource type: Report, paper or authored book

Subjects: Equity; Providers of education and training; Workforce development ... [+] Show more
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Human resource development country analysis: Albania

This paper provides a contemporary analysis of human resource development (HRD) in Albania. The main sections of th ... Show more
This paper provides a contemporary analysis of human resource development (HRD) in Albania. The main sections of the paper examine: (1) the political and socioeconomic background; and (2) key policy issues and strategies in employment, education and training, and social inclusion. Show less

Authors: Nikolovska, Margareta

Corporate authors: European Training Foundation (ETF)

Date: 2008

Geographic subjects: Europe; Albania

Resource type: Country information

Series name: ETF working paper

Subjects: Workforce development; Outcomes; Employment ... [+] Show more
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The European Training Foundation's experience in supporting human resource development in South-Eastern Europe

This brief paper stresses that education and training are essential for economic development and civil society and ... Show more
This brief paper stresses that education and training are essential for economic development and civil society and must be central to the reconstruction process in South-Eastern Europe. It outlines the social and economic benefits of a commitment to human resource development (HRD) and outlines the main principles underpinning the European Training Foundation's HRD priorities. It provides a brief and broad overview of the transition process within South-Eastern European countries such as Bulgaria and Romania and discusses some of the challenges facing the countries that have been directly affected by the recent conflicts in South-Eastern Europe. The author stresses that while, at the macro level, South-Eastern Europe suffers from economic collapse and ethnic tension, at the micro level there are also many examples of economic development and cooperation. Ten key points are addressed in this paper, including the need for: a detailed national development plan for HRD; increased institution-building and staff development; clarity and streamlining of the legal, financial and institutional environment for HRD; provision of adult education for the economy of the region; ensuring the quality and content of training for both economic development and civil society; and increased coordination of donor interventions.
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Authors: Rooij, Peter de

Corporate authors: European Training Foundation (ETF)

Date: 1999

Geographic subjects: Europe

Resource type: Book chapter

Subjects: Vocational education and training; Workforce development; Management ... [+] Show more
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The role of technical vocational education and training in transition countries: the case of Central and Eastern Europe and the New Independent States

This report looks at the change process in the preparation for work of young people and the need to retrain adults. ... Show more
This report looks at the change process in the preparation for work of young people and the need to retrain adults. Financial and technical assistance to support the reform efforts has been provided by the World Bank and the European Union (EU), as well as bilateral donors. The EU Phare program supports the former 'Eastern Bloc' countries and Macedonia in the process of economic transformation and strengthening democracy. The Tacis program supports the New Independent States and Mongolia to develop economic prosperity and political reform. The breadth, range and depth of the education and training reforms proposed or already started are extraordinarily large. Fundamental changes are required in the behaviour of the state, institutions, teachers and 'clients', including students, parents, employers and employees. In the past nine years the process of modernisation has been exceptionally rapid. However, the deeper, systemic reforms take time, possibly a whole generation. Show less

Corporate authors: European Training Foundation (ETF)

Conference name: Second International Congress on Technical and Vocational Education

Date: 1999

Geographic subjects: Asia; Europe; Macedonia (Republic) ... [+] Show more

Resource type: Conference paper

Subjects: Qualifications; Workforce development; Finance ... [+] Show more
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Human resource development country analysis: Croatia

This paper provides a contemporary analysis of human resource development (HRD) in Croatia. The main sections of th ... Show more
This paper provides a contemporary analysis of human resource development (HRD) in Croatia. The main sections of the paper examine the following areas: main economic developments; current situation and trends in labour market and HRD; analysis of relevant policies and identification of challenges in relation to the main priorities of the employment guidelines; supporting instruments from the European Union (EU) and other donors in the field of employment and HRD; the challenges and recommendations for HRD and labour market related reform/modernisation processes underpinning Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance (IPA) objectives; and institutions and capacity for good governance and partnership. Show less

Authors: Skjolstrup, Karl-Axel

Corporate authors: European Training Foundation (ETF)

Date: 2008

Geographic subjects: Europe; Croatia

Resource type: Country information

Series name: ETF working paper

Subjects: Workforce development; Outcomes; Employment ... [+] Show more
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Supporting the unemployed and job-seekers in Kosovo: enhancing employability: a strategy for vocational training.

This paper provides an outline of the strategic framework for vocational training of the unemployed and job-seekers ... Show more
This paper provides an outline of the strategic framework for vocational training of the unemployed and job-seekers within an employment strategy established by the Transitional Department of Labour and Social Welfare in Kosovo. This training strategy, covering the period 2002-2003, has the core aim of 'capacity building' of vocational training services whilst ensuring training provision to meet the immediate needs of the unemployed. The strategy involves six core areas: (1) establishing a network of adult training centres; (2) building partnerships with non-statutory training providers; (3) providing staff development for vocational services employees; (4) introducing a vocational guidance service; (5) promoting equity in skills development; and (6) including social partners in vocational training developments. Show less

Corporate authors: European Training Foundation (ETF) ... [+] Show more

Date: 2002

Geographic subjects: Europe; Kosovo

Resource type: Report, paper or authored book

Subjects: Vocational education and training; Equity; Skills and knowledge ... [+] Show more
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Capacity development for education systems in fragile contexts

This paper examines capacity development, education and fragility and the links between these by reviewing relevant ... Show more
This paper examines capacity development, education and fragility and the links between these by reviewing relevant research and policy literature. It is well documented that capacity development constitutes a crucial challenge in any developing country. Is capacity development in fragile contexts different from capacity development in other contexts? How is capacity development for education in fragile contexts different from capacity development in other sectors? These questions, among others, are at the core of this paper that is intended to stimulate debate and support the development of effective and sustainable capacity development strategies.
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Authors: Davies, Lynn

Corporate authors: European Training Foundation (ETF)

Date: 2009

Resource type: Report, paper or authored book

Series name: ETF working paper

Subjects: Sustainability; Workforce development; Policy ... [+] Show more
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Human resources development and its links to the labour market in the West Bank and Gaza Strip

This report is one of a series produced by the European Training Foundation [ETF] on the state of play of human res ... Show more
This report is one of a series produced by the European Training Foundation [ETF] on the state of play of human resources development (HRD) in general and vocational education and training systems in particular, in the countries of the Mediterranean region. The aim of the project was to draw a clear picture of the latest developments in the national HRD system in the West Bank and Gaza Strip and to highlight the main issues and challenges that should be addressed. Specifically, the project aimed to draft a comprehensive report on HRD in the West Bank and Gaza Strip. HRD policies and systems cover, among others, education, higher education, initial and continuing technical and vocational education and training (TVET), and training for employment. The contents are as follows: Current situation and trends in human resources development and the labour market; Structure of the human resources development system; Recent human resources development reforms; Institutional capacity, and planning, monitoring and evaluation resources; Summary of key findings. Included as annexes are: List of people interviewed; National system-level interventions; Human resources development and investment; Basic labour statistics.
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Authors: Hashweh, Mazen; Sultana, Ronald G.; Skjolstrup, Karl-Axel

Corporate authors: European Training Foundation (ETF)

Date: 2006

Geographic subjects: Middle East; West Bank; Gaza Strip

Resource type: Report, paper or authored book

Subjects: Labour market; Workforce development; Outcomes ... [+] Show more
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Human resource development: country analysis: Turkey

This paper provides a contemporary analysis of human resource development (HRD) in Turkey. The author focuses parti ... Show more
This paper provides a contemporary analysis of human resource development (HRD) in Turkey. The author focuses particularly on the policy context, reforms and challenges for employment promotion, and education and training. The main sections of the paper examine the following areas: the political and socioeconomic background; and achievements and challenges in both employment, and education and training. Show less

Authors: Vos, Arjen

Corporate authors: European Training Foundation (ETF)

Date: 2008

Geographic subjects: Asia; Turkey

Resource type: Country information

Series name: ETF working paper

Subjects: Employment; Workforce development; Teaching and learning
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Torino Process 2010: Syria

The majority of the population complete only basic education, while a small number complete [higher education] HE. ... Show more
The majority of the population complete only basic education, while a small number complete [higher education] HE. The qualifications acquired in school go only part of the way toward satisfying employer requirements but in most cases personal networking is more important than qualifications in securing a job. The government has achieved major success in expanding access to education and producing workers for the public sector. Recent socio-economic developments make reform to the [vocational education and training] VET sector essential in order to make it attractive for young people and the business sector. The major challenges lie in strengthening weak links between education and work and in improving the current social perception of VET as unattractive. The entire reform process is hampered by complex governance structures involving lengthy decision-making procedures and restrictive financing models. There are plans to establish an Independent VET Authority in the near future to take the lead role. This report proposes a number of measures to further develop and improve the system on the basis of available evidence on the key challenges of VET system in a lifelong learning context (both quantitative data and qualitative information collected from the Syrian partners).
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Corporate authors: European Training Foundation (ETF)

Date: 2010

Geographic subjects: Syria; Middle East

Resource type: Country information

Series name: Torino Process

Subjects: Vocational education and training; Governance; Economics ... [+] Show more

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