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Discussions on Private Sector Development: |
Discussion on Private Sector Participation in Vocational Skills Development with inputs from SDP in Uzbekistan, F-SKILL in Nepal and GTZ North Eastern Albania (closed in December 2009)
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Discussions on Financial Sector Development
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Discussions on Private Sector Development
| E-learning on M4P and Value Chain Development |
E+I network is launching a series of three e-learning cycles on M4P and Value Chain Development in the year 2010. We propose a lively exchange forum that shall support you in your daily work – when planning, implementing and evaluating projects and programs related to M4P and Value Chain Development (VCD). Not only a common understanding on M4P and VCD will be fostered, but also the exchange and learning around the globe about the key milestones, barriers, challenges and good practices will be encouraged.
The first e-learning cycle has already taken place in March/April 2010, on the topic **Planning** – setting up a Value Chain or M4P programme.
Available now: the synthesis of the first e-learning cycle
The following two e-learning cycles are still planned:
e-learning cycle 2 in June / July 2010 (21 June - 9 July 2010):
**Implementing** - coordinating - facilitating a Value Chain or M4P program: what does that actually mean? Who has good experiences?
e-learning cycle 3 in August /September 2010 (23 August - 10 September 2010):
**Monitoring** – result measurement on outcome or even impact level: How can I assess change? Is it possible to monitor or follow change? What needs to be prepared and what tools and approaches exist? Who has good experiences?
The objective of all e-learning cycles is to create new ideas by sharing information and experiences with practitioners and users of M4P all over the world. SDC collaborators at head office, in the cooperation offices as well as project collaborators and strategic partner organisations will discuss about those questions. The facilitator team (Carsten Schulz carsten.schulz@agridea.ch & Daniel Roduner daniel.roduner@agridea.ch from Agridea – Switzerland) will develop synthesis papers and conclusions for each discussion cycles.
Are you interested? Join the Discussion Group on Private Sector Development!
To join the discussion please send an E-Mail to Carsten Schulz carsten.schulz@agridea.ch or Daniel Roduner daniel.roduner@agridea.ch
Discussions on Vocational Skills Development
| Private Sector Participation in Vocational Skills Development (October - December 2009) |
Discussion Summary
Inputs and contributions received:
a)Skills Development Project – SDP, Uzbekistan (SDC): How to convince company managers to cooperate with VET schools? Description of a “good arguments” approach including a list of instruments and tools supporting the introduction of new cooperation schemes between the VET sector and companies.
b)Vocational Education in North-East Albania(GTZ): How to strengthen and institutionalise cooperation structures between the VET sector and companies? Introduction of regional VET boards.
c)F-SKILLin Nepal (Helvetas): How to support labour market relevant VET? Description of the training business approach.
Summary and conclusions:
The three approaches basically are compatible and a transfer of specific elements (tools, instruments, regulations) within certain limits seems to be possible. Yet, not every approach fits every system and an in-depth analysis of the specific project context has to be carried out beforehand. For more detailed information on the above mentioned contributions please contact the authors directly.
Click here for details on this discussion.
Are you interested to be part the Discussion Group on Vocational Skills Development?
To join the Discussion Group please send an E-Mail to Franz Kehl kehl@kek.ch
