Transforming Technical and Vocational Education and Training Systems in Asia: Meeting the Youth Employment Challenge

Event: 3rd International Skills Forum: Skills for Inclusive and Sustainable Growth in Developing Asia-Pacific

Transforming Technical and Vocational Education and Training Systems in Asia: Meeting the Youth Employment Challenge

11 December 2013

Author / Speaker:

Arvil van Adams, ADB - Email the author | Other materials by the author

Xiaoyan Liang, World Bank - Other materials by the author

Yinan Zhang, World Bank - Other materials by the author

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This presentation provides an overview of the youth unemployment situation, particularly in Asia. It highlights features of effective technical and vocational education and training (TVET) systems as defined by the World Bank’s System Assessment and Benchmarking for Education Results – Workforce Development Initiative. The challenges facing TVET systems are also discussed.

Geographical Focus:

Global

Regional - Asia

Type of Content:

Learning Event

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