DEVELOPMENT OF VET REFORM IN TAJIKISTAN VET IN

DEVELOPMENT OF VET REFORM IN TAJIKISTAN VET IN RELATION TO LABOUR MARKET DEMANDS

DEVELOPMENT OF VET REFORM IN TAJIKISTAN n n Current status of VET in Tajikistan Out of date equipment and facilities Lack of correspondence between education content and labour market demands Lack of correspondence between human resources training and labour market demands Low quality of training staff

DEVELOPMENT OF VET REFORM IN TAJIKISTAN n n n Efforts made by the Government (Ministry of Labour and Social Security) to improve the situation In 2003 Primary VET Bill has been approved In 2003 VET State Training Standard has been approved State Concept on VET system reform in Tajikistan has been approved by the Government Decision № 387, dated 1 October 2004 (development of the VET concept was supported by ETF)

DEVELOPMENT OF VET REFORM IN TAJIKISTAN n n Efforts made by the Government (Ministry of Labour and Social Security) to improve the situation VET state funding was more than doubled within the period of 2000 -2004, however it is still only 0, 09% of GDP Inter-sector working group has been established to develop VET reform imlementation plan

DEVELOPMENT OF VET REFORM IN TAJIKISTAN n n Efforts made by the Government (Ministry of Labour and Social Security) to improve the situation VET Council has been established under the Ministry of Labour and Social Security for internal coordination of reform developments Legislation is being developed for organization of training process and practical training activities in VET training institutions

DEVELOPMENT OF VET REFORM IN TAJIKISTAN ü ü ü Efforts made by the Government (Ministry of Labour and Social Security) to improve the situation Favourable conditions are set up to expand international cooperation in VET. The following events took place in Dushambe in September. November, 2004: The first visit of ETF Director Ms Dunbar to Tajikistan; The 5 th joint European Commission and Tajikistan Government meeting; Joint meeting of Tajikistan donor countries and international donor organisations.

DEVELOPMENT OF VET REFORM IN TAJIKISTAN Efforts made by the Government (Ministry of Labour and Social Security) to improve the situation n q Expansion of international partners in VET reform in Tajikistan network (EU-TACIS, ETF, SIDA, GTZ, DED, ILO, in. Went) N. B. : No VET project was implemented with the help of international donors in Tajikistan before 2003

DEVELOPMENT OF VET REFORM IN TAJIKISTAN VET reform state policy: the main features VET system new objectives: n n n Development of conditions for professional training and improvement of professional skills to obtain and maintain positions on labour market Ensuring the posibillity to obtain higher level of training Support to development of civil spirit and healthy way of life

DEVELOPMENT OF VET REFORM IN TAJIKISTAN VET reform state policy: the main features The main actions of the reform n n Education content: establishment of the effective balance between theoretical knoweledge and practical skills Professional and qualification structure for human resources training: corresponding as closely as possible to the labour market demands

DEVELOPMENT OF VET REFORM IN TAJIKISTAN VET reform state policy: the main features The main actions of the reform n n Organisation of training process: ensuring efficiency and quality improvement Training and methodology: assistance in quality improvement and system stability

DEVELOPMENT OF VET REFORM IN TAJIKISTAN VET reform state policy: the main features The main actions of the reform n n Equipment and Facilities: updating and restoration Human resource development: retraining and involvment of professionals

DEVELOPMENT OF VET REFORM IN TAJIKISTAN VET reform state policy: the main features The main actions of the reform n n VET for adults: ensuring lifelong learning Funding of Primary VET system: identifying different sources

DEVELOPMENT OF VET REFORM IN TAJIKISTAN VET reform state policy: the main features n n The main actions of the reform Primary VET system management: ensuring flexibility and efficiency Legislative basis of the reform: ensuring development of an integrated system of vocational education for juniors and adults

DEVELOPMENT OF VET REFORM IN TAJIKISTAN VET reform state policy: the main features The main actions of the reform International and regional cooperation: Study of international experience and development of cooperation

DEVELOPMENT OF VET REFORM IN TAJIKISTAN VET Support Foundation n n VET Support Foundation (VET Secretariat) was established with ETF support and was formally registered in the Ministry of Justice on 15 September 2004 Presentation of the Foundation took place on 16 September 2004 during Ms Dunbar visit to Tajikistan

DEVELOPMENT OF VET REFORM IN TAJIKISTAN VET Support Foundation The main tasks n n Assistance in coordination of international donors activities in VET in Tajikistan Assistance in involvment of internal and external donors in VET system reform and development in Tajikistan

DEVELOPMENT OF VET REFORM IN TAJIKISTAN VET projects being implemented in Tajikistan n EU-TACIS-IMC consulting: VET in relation to labour market demands in Tajikistan SIDA: Development of module vocational training GTZ: Support to professional pedagogics

DEVELOPMENT OF VET REFORM IN TAJIKISTAN VET projects being implemented in Tajikistan n DED: Support in development new curriculum ILO: Imlementation of «Acquaintance with business» and «Start and Improve you own business» training programmes in. Went: VET human resources strengthening (starts in 2005)

DEVELOPMENT OF VET REFORM IN TAJIKISTAN Thank you very much for your attention and for your support in developing VET reform in Tajikistan