Identification and anticipation of skill requirements: Instruments used by international institutions and developed countries
The report analyzes mechanisms used by international institutions and developed countries to identify and anticipate skills requirements, emphasizing the importance of accurate skills information for effective vocational education and training systems.
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| Quick Facts | |
|---|---|
| Report location: | source source 2 |
| Language: | English |
| Publisher: | Economic Commission For Latin America And The Caribbean |
| Authors: | Gerla Van Breugel |
| Time horizon: | 2017 |
| Geographic focus: | Latin_America_And_The_Caribbean, Europe, United_States, Canada |
| Page count: | 110 pages |
Methods
The research method involved a comprehensive review of existing literature, case studies, and various quantitative and qualitative approaches to skills identification and anticipation. It included stakeholder consultations and analysis of data from national and international sources.
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Key Insights
The report discusses the critical role of accurate skills information in shaping effective vocational education and training (VET) systems. It highlights the ongoing changes in skills requirements due to globalization, technological advancements, and demographic shifts. Skill mismatches are prevalent in developed countries, leading to lower wages and job satisfaction. The report reviews various quantitative and qualitative methods employed by international organizations and developed nations to identify current and future skills needs. These methods include input-output models, computable general equilibrium models, and the manpower requirement approach, all requiring substantial resources and stakeholder involvement. The report emphasizes the necessity of a mixed-method approach to achieve reliable results and discusses the importance of disseminating skills information for policy development in employment, education, migration, and social policies. It also outlines the challenges faced in accurately measuring skills and the need for collaboration among various stakeholders to ensure that VET systems align with labor market demands.
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Additional Viewpoints
Categories: 2010s time horizon | 2017 time horizon | Canada geographic scope | English publication language | Europe geographic scope | Latin America And The Caribbean geographic scope | United States geographic scope | digital economy | education policies | employment policies | green economy | migration policies | policy development | skills anticipation | skills identification | social policies | stakeholder involvement