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Workforce Development Ratings and Data

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	West Bank and Gaza Country Report 2014
Strategic Framework	Emerging
Setting a Strategic Direction	Emerging
	West Bank and Gaza
Advocacy for WfD to Support Economic Development	EMERGING
Are there visible champions advocating for WfD to support economic development?	Yes
Who are the champions of WfD in government?	Political leaders at the national level, High-level government officials
Which of the following best describes the advocacy exercised by the above champions?	Ad-hoc or fragmented advocacy
Who are the non-government champions of WfD?	Business or Industry leaders, GIZ leads work at the system level. ILO, BTC, SDC, EU, and others also play an important role.
Which of the following best describes the advocacy exercised by the non-government champions?	Ad-hoc or fragmented advocacy
How do the champions for WfD engage in dialogue on the WfD policy agenda?	Routinely through institutionalized arrangements
Has advocacy and dialogue among the champions led to collaboration on the WfD policy agenda?	Led to cooperation on developing standards and common curricula
Strategic Focus and Decisions by the WfD Champions	EMERGING
Which of the following broad areas for WfD have the champions emphasized as priorities to support economic and social development:	Basic education, General secondary education
Which of the following more specific areas for WfD have the champions emphasized as priorities to support economic and social development:	Initial vocational education and training (IVET) at the secondary and post-secondary levels, Targeted training for vulnerable populations (e.g. unemployed, women, at-risk youth)
Regarding the more specific areas, have the champions for WfD made strategic decisions over the last five years?	Yes
What did the strategic decisions consist of?	Creating or reforming organizational structures for WfD policy development (e.g. policy research institutes, regulatory bodies), The strategy also to a less degree touched upon the regulatory framework and the launching of new initiatives to support implementation.
How are the WfD champions monitoring implementation progress of the above strategic decisions?	No monitoring and review
Fostering a Demand-Driven Approach	Latent
	West Bank and Gaza
Overall Assessment of Economic Prospects and Skills Implications	EMERGING
Has there been a formal assessment(s) of the country's economic prospects and their implications for skills?	Yes
What is the nature of the studies and assessments?	Occasional or special studies and assessments
What is the scope of the assessment(s):	Looked at all economic sectors in 4 governorates only (Hebron, Bethlehem, Ramallah, and Nablus).
Please indicate all sources of data that informed the assessment(s):	Employer and industry surveys, Labor force surveys, Tracer studies
Please select all parties that sponsor or conduct these studies and assessments:	Government agencies, Non-state WfD stakeholders, Independent national organizations (e.g. universities, research institutions, think tanks)
Critical Skills Constraints in Priority Economic Sectors	LATENT
List below three of the country's priority economic sectors:	Tourism, Agriculture, Manufacturing
Have the government or WfD stakeholders identified critical skills constraints in these priority sectors?	No
How were the skills constraints identified in these priority sectors?
What describes the key measures being taken to address skills constraints in these priority sectors?
Are the previously identified WfD champions closely associated with the above key measures to address skills constraints in the priority sectors?
Role of Employers and Industry	EMERGING
Do employers and industry have a role in defining strategic WfD priorities for the country or region?	Yes
How do employers and industry provide inputs in setting strategic WfD priorities?	Through routine, formal meetings of the designated officials, supplemented by other meetings when needed
List two major policy or investment decisions with WfD implications in the past three years that have benefitted from employer and industry input:	Implementing the EU-Funded GIZ-Managed TVET Program, Implementing the BTC TVET Project
In what ways are employers and industry helping to address the skills implications of the above two policy/investment decisions?	Increasing hosting of internships, apprenticeships, and other work-based learning, Supporting curriculum development
What best describes the depth of engagement by employers and industry in the areas selected above?	Significant
Skills-upgrading Incentives for Employers	LATENT
Does the government provide incentives for formal sector employers to develop and upgrade skills?	No
Does the country have a levy-grant scheme for training for formal sector employers?
Is an annual report publicly available on the operations of the levy-grant scheme?
What other government incentives for skills upgrading exist for formal sector employers?
Identify two major programs benefitting formal sector employers that feature the incentives listed above:
Does the government provide support for informal sector businesses to develop and upgrade skills?	No
What government support for skills upgrading is provided for informal sector businesses?
Identify two major programs benefitting informal sector businesses that feature the government support listed above:
Notes, if any, on this topic:
Monitoring of the Incentive Programs	LATENT
Name of Program 1:
Date started:
Has this program been reviewed for impact on skills and productivity?
Is the review process systematic and routine?
Please provide the date of the last review below:
What best describes the follow-up to the review?
Notes, if any, on this program:
Name of Program 2:
Date started:
Has this program been reviewed for impact on skills and productivity?
Is the review process systematic and routine?
Please provide the date of the last review below:
What best describes the follow-up to the review?
Strengthening Critical Coordination	Emerging
	West Bank and Gaza
Roles of Government Ministries and Agencies	EMERGING
Which of the following have legally-defined roles and responsibilities for WfD?	Ministry of Education or equivalent, Ministry of Labor or equivalent, UNRWA
What best describes the degree of overlap in the mandates of the above entities?	Overlaps in multiple areas of policy and service provision
Do mechanisms exist to ensure coordination of WfD strategies and programs across ministries and agencies?	Yes, ad-hoc mechanisms only
Roles of Non-Government WfD Stakeholders	EMERGING
Do non-government WfD stakeholders have legally-defined roles and responsibilities?	Yes
Which of the following non-government WfD stakeholders have legally-defined roles and responsibilities?	Employers and industry groups, Civil society organizations
Do mechanisms exist for coordination between government entities and non-government WfD stakeholders?	Yes, ad-hoc mechanisms only
Coordination for the Implementation of Strategic WfD Measures	EMERGING
Please list two major initiatives or programs closely associated with the previously identified WfD champions that address skills constraints in the priority economic sectors	EU Support to TVET Development
Please answer the following questions for the more important of the above two measures.
Is the above measure accompanied by an implementation plan?	Yes
Is the above measure accompanied by a budget allocation?	Yes
Indicate below all key entities with responsibility for implementing the above measure:	Ministry of Education or equivalent, Ministry of Labor or equivalent, Governors' Offices, Employers and training providers
How do the above entities coordinate the implementation of the above measure?	Through institutionalized processes, supplemented by ad-hoc arrangements as needed
How is implementation progress for this measure monitored?	Through routine reporting arrangements
Have the most successful features of this measure been mainstreamed into the formal WfD system?	No
System Oversight	Emerging
Ensuring Efficiency and Equity in Funding	Emerging
	West Bank and Gaza
Overview of Funding for WfD
How does the government mobilize funds for WfD?	General taxation, Through mobilizing and directing donor funds to support WfD projects.
Which of the following types of training receive financial support from the government?	Initial vocational education and training (IVET), Training-related active labor market programs (ALMPs)
For decisions on capital investments by the government, which ministry(s) is directly responsible?
Initial Vocational Education and Training (IVET)	Ministry of Education, Ministry of Labor, Ministry of Finance
Continuing Vocational Education and Training (CVET)	CVET is almost non-existent except at the level of continuing education departments at universities. Capital and other investment decisions are made by the specific university.
Training-related active labor market programs (ALMPs)	Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Social Affairs and Ministry of Ex-Detainnees.
For decisions on spending on salaries (including hiring decisions), which ministry is directly responsible?
Initial Vocational Education and Training (IVET)	Ministry of Education, Ministry of Labor, Ministry of Finance, The General Personnel Council is partly responsible as well. No hiring can take place without MOF approval and financial allocation.
Continuing Vocational Education and Training (CVET)	Salary and non-salary operational spending to deliver the training is decided by MOF taking into account budget requests from the specific ministry.
Training-related active labor market programs (ALMPs)	Ministry of Finance, Governors Offices
For decisions on non-salary operational spending to deliver training services, which ministry is directly responsible?
Initial Vocational Education and Training (IVET), if relevant	Ministry of Education, Ministry of Labor, Ministry of Finance
Continuing Vocational Education and Training (CVET), if relevant
Training-related active labor market programs (ALMPs), if relevant	Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Social Affairs and Ministry of Ex-Detainnees
What is the main mechanism used by the government to provide recurrent funding for training?
Initial Vocational Education and Training (IVET), if relevant	Budget allocations to training providers (e.g. training institutions, employers involved in apprenticeship programs, etc.)
Continuing Vocational Education and Training (CVET), if relevant
Training-related Active Labor Market Programs (ALMPs), if relevant	Budget allocations to training providers (e.g. training institutions, employers involved in apprenticeship programs, etc.), Subsidized aid to students (e.g. in the form of grants, loans, vouchers provided to trainees)
Recurrent Funding for Initial Vocational Education and Training (IVET) [*]	EMERGING
Which of the following best describes the ministry's budget process for funding IVET institutions and programs?	Routine annual budgeting
What criteria are used to determine funding allocation to IVET institutions and programs?	Previous year's budget, Enrollment
Are the criteria for allocating WfD funding to institutions and programs subject to periodic review?	No
Provide two examples of major reforms in the last five years to improve efficiency and equity in funding allocations:
Notes, if any, on this topic:
Recurrent Funding for Continuing Vocational Education and Training Programs (CVET)	LATENT
Indicate below the ministries or agencies responsible for CVET, listing the lead entity first:	There is no ministry / agency responsible for CVET. The Adult Education strategy calls for the establishment of a National Commission for Adult Education
How is recurrent funding for CVET programs decided?	CVET is mainly provided by Continuing Education Dpertments / Centers at universities. Funding comes mainly from students fees. Some programs are financed by external donors.
Are training providers provided with incentives to seek and to retain accreditation?
Does the ministry or agency produce an annual report?
What is the latest year for which the report is available?
Please name two on-going or recent government-supported programs to foster on-the-job training (OJT) in small and medium sized firms (SMEs):
Have these programs been reviewed for their impact?
Have the reviews led to changes in program funding or design?
Please name two on-going or recent programs to support individual career or professional development (e.g. reskilling or upgrading skills):
Have these programs been reviewed for their impact?
Have the reviews led to changes in program funding or design?
Recurrent Funding for Training-related Active Labor Market Programs (ALMPs)	ESTABLISHED
Indicate below the ministries or agencies responsible for training-related ALMPs, listing the lead entity first:	UNRWA, MOSA, Ministry of Ex-Detainees
Who are the beneficiaries of training-related ALMPs supported by government funding?	Youth, Refugees, Youth from difficult social backgrounds, and ex-detainees. The PDP allocates considerable allocations for training of the unemployed, but nothing is seen on the ground in terms of implementation.
Please indicate two major training-related ALMPs supported by government funding:	Ex-Detainees Rehabilitation Program, Youth of Difficult Social Background Rehabilitation
How is funding for the above two programs decided?	Through a formal, systematic process
Who is involved in this process?	Only officials in the sponsoring ministry or agency
How is training provision implemented?	In-house training provision, Contracting service providers through a competitive process
Have these programs been formally reviewed for their impact?	Yes
Have the reviews led to changes in program funding or design?	All new phases of the Ex-Detainees Rehabilitation Program were designed based on the findings and recommendations of conducted reviews
Notes, if any, on this topic:
Equity in Funding for Training Programs (IVET)	EMERGING
In the last five years, has there been a formal review(s) of the impact of WfD funding on the beneficiaries of training programs?	Yes
Please provide two examples of reviews conducted in the last five years:	Compatibility of the Palestinian Vocational Secondary Education with the Labour Market
Which of the following outcomes by socioeconomic group did the review(s) consider?	Enrollments, Completion of training, Employment
Which of the following parties participated in dialogue on the findings of the above review(s) and their implications:	Government agencies
What has been the follow-up to the above review(s)?	Some recommendations were implemented
Equity in Funding for Training Programs (CVET)	LATENT
Continuing Vocational Education and Training (CVET)
In the last five years, has there been a formal review(s) of the impact of WfD funding on the beneficiaries of training programs?	No
Please provide two examples of reviews conducted in the last five years:
Which of the following outcomes by socioeconomic group did the review(s) consider?
Which of the following parties participated in dialogue on the findings of the above review(s) and their implications:
What has been the follow-up to the above review(s)?
Notes, if any:
Equity in Funding for Training Programs (ALMPs)	ESTABLISHED
Training-related Active Labor Market Programs (ALMPs)
In the last five years, has there been a formal review(s) of the impact of WfD funding on the beneficiaries of training programs?	Yes
Please provide two examples of reviews conducted in the last five years:
Which of the following outcomes by socioeconomic group did the review(s) consider?	Enrollments, Completion of training, Employment, Earnings
Which of the following parties participated in dialogue on the findings of the above review(s) and their implications:	Government agencies, Donor agencies including SDC and the EC.
What has been the follow-up to the above review(s)?	Key recommendations were implemented
Partnerships between Training Providers and Employers	ESTABLISHED
Does the government facilitate such partnerships through formal arrangements?	Yes
At what levels have the partnerships been institutionalized?	Regional or district
What benefits do the participating employers get from partnerships with training providers?	Access to training facilities and personnel, Access to potential new hires, Influence over content of training, Influence over testing of trainees, Contribution to the development of standards and curricula
Please name below two major employers, and the resources that they provide for WfD:
Name of Employer 1, please indicate below:	Royal Industries - Hebron
What resources does this employer provide?	Technical knowledge, Technical personnel, Provision of work exposure (e.g., internships and on-the-job training), Job fairs to help graduates find jobs.
Name of Employer 2, please indicate below:	Al Quds Restaurant - Hebron
What resources does this employer provide?	Technical knowledge, Management guidance and governance, Provision of work exposure (e.g., internships and on-the-job training)
Assuring Relevant and Reliable Standards	Latent
	West Bank and Gaza
Competency Standards and National Qualifications Frameworks	EMERGING
Indicate below the ministries or agencies, if any, with oversight responsibility for competency standards and/or the national qualifications framework (NQF), listing the lead entity first	Ministry of Education, Ministry of Higher Education, Ministry of Labor
Have competency standards for occupations been defined?	Yes, for a few occupations
Is a national qualifications framework (NQF) in place?	No, but a process to develop a NQF has been launched
What is the occupational coverage of the NQF?	Covers most occupations
What range of skill levels does the NQF cover?	Wide range of semi-skilled to professional skill levels
Which of the following parties are involved in policy dialogue on competency standards and/or the NQF?	Training providers, Employers or industry associations, Labor unions, National professional bodies - GNTA was involved in all tourism related professions, Government ministries or specialized agencies, GIZ leads work at the system level. ILO, BTC, SDC, EU, and others also play an important role.
What best characterizes the policy dialogue on competency standards and/or the NQF?	Takes place routinely through institutionalized arrangements
Competency Standards for Major Occupations	LATENT
Please indicate two major skilled or semi-skilled occupations (i.e. dominant or fastest-growing):	Car Electricity and Electronics, Electrical Installation
Occupation 1:
Who is involved in setting the competency standards?	Training providers, Employers or industry associations, Labor unions, National professional bodies, Government ministries or specialized agencies (e.g. South Africa's SAQA)
Do training providers for this occupation utilize competency-based curricula aligned to the standards formally agreed upon by the above stakeholders?	No
Occupation 2:
Who is involved in setting the competency standards?	Training providers, Employers or industry associations, Labor unions, National professional bodies, Government ministries or specialized agencies (e.g. South Africa's SAQA)
Do training providers for this occupation utilize competency-based curricula as defined by standards formally agreed upon by the above stakeholders?	No
Occupational Skills Testing	LATENT
Is competency-based testing used to certify qualifications in skilled and semi-skilled occupations?	No
Which of the following describes the system for competency-based testing?
Indicate below the ministry(s) or agency(s) with oversight responsibility for competency-based testing, listing the lead entity first:
Which of the following best describes the volume of testing administered by the lead entity?
Has the above entity taken measures in the last three years to manage the cost of skills testing and certification?
Notes, if any, on this topic:
Skills Testing and Certification	LATENT
List below two of the most common certificates (exclude those required for licensing):
What best describes the public's confidence in the above certificates?
Certificate 1:
Certificate 2:
Notes, if any, on this topic:
Skills Testing for Major Occupations	LATENT
List two major skilled or semi-skilled occupations (i.e. dominant or fastest-growing):
Occupation 1:
What best describes the focus of the tests?
Is a certificate awarded upon successful completion of the tests?
Is a certificate required for practitioners of this occupation?
Does having a certificate improve employability and earnings in this occupation?
Notes, if any, on skills testing for occupation 1:
Occupation 2:
What best describes the focus of the tests?
Is a certificate awarded upon successful completion of the tests?
Is a certificate required for practitioners of this occupation?
Does having a certificate improve employment and earnings in this occupation?
Notes, if any, on skills testing for occupation 2:
Government Oversight of Accreditation
Accreditation of Training Providers
Is a system in place to accredit training providers?	Yes
Please indicate the government ministries or agencies that exercise this function:	Ministry of Education, Ministry of Labor, Independent accreditation authority(s), Acreditation and Quality Assurance Commission (AQAC) for accrediting higher education programs and institutions
Accreditation of Training Programs
Is a system in place to accredit training programs?	Yes
Please indicate the government ministries or agencies that exercise this function:	Ministry of Education, Independent accreditation authority(s), Acreditation and Quality Assurance Commission (AQAC) for acrediting higher education programs and institutions.
Notes, if any, on this topic:
Establishment of Accreditation Standards [*]	EMERGING
What entity establishes the accreditation standards for training providers?	A designated office in the ministry
How does the above entity establish accreditation standards for training providers?	Internal consultations only
Are accreditation standards periodically reviewed?	Yes, on an ad-hoc basis
Do these protocols involve formal input from external bodies?	No
Notes, if any, on this topic:
Accreditation Requirements and Enforcement of Accreditation Standards [*]	EMERGING
What types of providers are required to obtain accreditation?	Private providers only
Are accredited providers required to renew their accreditation status on a regular basis?	Yes
Are accreditation standards publicized?	Yes
Are accreditation standards enforced?	Yes, to a large extent
Why are accreditation standards not enforced?
Incentives and Support for Accreditation [*]	EMERGING
Are training providers provided with incentives to seek and to retain accreditation?	Yes
What types of incentives are provided to training providers?	Linking accreditation to obtaining license to operate
Are training providers provided with support to seek and to retain accreditation?	Yes
What type of support is provided to training providers?	Technical assistance to meet accreditation standards
Diversifying Pathways for Skills Acquisition	Emerging
	West Bank and Gaza
Learning Pathways [*]	ESTABLISHED
Are separate academic and vocational/technical streams offered at the secondary level?	Yes
In what year of schooling does the streaming begin?	After 8-10 years of schooling
What are the options for technical and vocational education and training at the post-secondary level?	Polytechnics, community/technical colleges, Technical programs within universities
Can graduates of secondary vocational/technical streams progress to post-secondary levels of study?	Yes, only to vocationally-oriented programs
Can graduates of post-secondary vocational/technical programs (e.g. polytechnics, community colleges) progress to university programs?	Yes, only to selected programs
Public Perception of Pathways for TVET [*]	EMERGING
Has the government taken action to improve public perception of TVET?	Yes
What do these actions consist of?	Improving the quality and relevance of programs, Diversifying learning pathways for progression to higher levels of education and training
Regarding diversifying pathways, has the government taken major actions in the last 10 years?	Yes
List two of the most important of these government actions to diversify pathways:	Enabling graduates of the applied vocational stream to sit for additional examination within two years from their graduation qualifying them to further pursue their higher education
Have these actions been monitored or reviewed for their impact on diversifying learning pathways?	No
What best describes the review process?
Has the above review led to changes in policies to diversify learning pathways?
Notes, if any, on this topic:
Articulation of Skills Certification [*]	EMERGING
Are certificates awarded for completing technical/vocational training programs recognized in the national qualifications framework?
Do training providers under ministries other than Education offer programs leading to the award of formal qualifications?	Yes
Are the qualifications awarded by non-Education ministries recognized for admission into formal education and training programs under the Ministry of Education?	No
List below five common qualifications awarded by non-Education ministries that are recognized for admission into formal education and training programs under the Ministry of Education:
List below the qualifications from above that are recognized with the granting of credit:
Notes, if any, on this topic:
Recognition of Prior Learning [*]	LATENT
How have policy makers addressed issues pertaining to the recognition of prior learning (RPL)?	Limited or no attention
Does a national organization exist dedicated to adult learning and related issues (e.g. recognition of prior learning)?	No
Is recognition of prior learning (RPL) integrated into the national qualifications framework (NQF) or the framework for occupational competency standards?	Yes
What best describes the government's outreach to inform the public about the recognition of prior learning?	Limited or no outreach
Notes, if any, on this topic:
Support for Further Occupational and Career Development [*]	LATENT
Indicate below the ministries or agencies that provide or fund services to support further occupational and career development:
What describes the scope of publicly-sponsored further occupational and career development services?	Practically none
What describes the organization of the above services?	Stand-alone local service units or centers
In the last five years, has the government reviewed its policies or programs for further occupational and career development?	No
Was the above review part of a routine and institutionalized process?
Has the above review led to changes in policies, funding, or the design of services for further occupational and career development?
Notes, if any, on this topic:
Training-related Provision of Services for the Disadvantaged [*]	ADVANCED
Are publicly-funded training programs available for disadvantaged populations?	Yes
Indicate below the ministries or agencies that oversee the above programs, listing the lead entity first:	UNRWA; MOSA; Ministry of Ex-Detainees.
How does the lead ministry or agency support publicly-funded training programs for disadvantaged populations?	Systematic, routine support
Please indicate below the nature of the systematic support:	Annual budget, Adequate institutional infrastructure for implementation, Multi-year programmatic budget
Indicate below two major programs addressing the training needs of disadvantaged populations:	Rehabilitation of Ex-Detainees, Rehabilitation of Youth of hard backgrounds (School dropouts, orphans, youth in conflict with the law, …)
Have these programs been monitored and reviewed for impact?	Yes
Are these reviews part of an institutionalized and routine practice?	Yes
Following these reviews, have the programs been adjusted in light of the findings?	Yes
Notes, if any, on this topic:
Service Delivery	Latent
Enabling Diversity and Excellence in Training Provision	Emerging
	West Bank and Gaza
Scope and Formality of Non-State Training Provision [*]	ADVANCED
Are non-state providers allowed to offer training? (e.g. IVET, CVET, training-related ALMPs)	Yes
What types of non-state providers are allowed to offer training?	Domestic non-profit providers, Domestic for-profit providers, Foreign non-profit providers
What best describes the composition of training providers?	Consists of a highly diverse mix of providers
Does an association of private training providers exist?	Yes
Briefly describe this association's membership, governance structure, and its role in policy dialogue with the government:
What best describes the registration status of non-state training providers?	Most are registered
Are non-state providers required to renew their registration on a regular basis?	Yes
What best describes the licensing status of non-state training providers?	Most are licensed
Are non-state providers required to renew their license on a regular basis?	Yes
Notes, if any, on this topic:
Incentives for Non-State Providers [*]	EMERGING
Does the ministry or its agencies use non-financial incentives to encourage non-state training provision?	Yes
What do these non-financial incentives consist of?	License to operate, Authorization to issue government-recognized certificates and diplomas
Does the ministry use financial incentives to encourage non-state training provision?	Yes
What do these financial incentives consist of?	Eligibility to receive or compete for training grants, Non-state training providers are not eligible for government funds. Donor funds are in general granted to state and non-state providers; which is done with government direction, agreement and oversight.
Notes, if any, on this topic:
Quality Assurance of Non-State Training Provision [*]	LATENT
Are measures in place to assure the quality of non-state training provision?	No
Please indicate the features of these measures for quality assurance:
Are measures taken to address quality issues in lagging institutions?
Please indicate the specific measures for the lagging institutions:
Notes, if any, on this topic:
Review of Policies towards Non-State Training Provision [*]	LATENT
Has the government reviewed its policies regarding non-state training provision?	No
What is/was the nature of the review(s)?
Please provide an example of a recent review:
Following the above review, have the policies been adjusted in light of the findings?
Notes, if any, on this topic:
Targets and Incentives for Public Training Institutions [*]	LATENT
Are training institutions expected to achieve specific targets for desired WfD outcomes?	No
What specific targets are training institutions expected to achieve?	Institutions are usually encouraged to increase enrollment
Is a reward system in place for public training institutions that achieve agreed targets?
What does the reward system consist of?
Do institutions or programs that fail to achieve agreed targets face consequences?
How does the ministry respond to institutions or programs that persistently fail to achieve agreed targets?
Notes, if any, on this topic:
Autonomy and Accountability of Public Training Institutions [*]	LATENT
Over which of the following functions does the management of public training institutions have authority?	Selection and admission of trainees, Purchases of training materials and other inputs
Are public training institutions allowed to generate and retain revenues?	No
Are public training institutions governed by a board to which management is accountable?	No
How are complaints regarding the management of training institutions addressed?	A functioning system is in place
Notes, if any, on this topic:
Introduction and Closure of Public Training Programs [*]	EMERGING
Introduction of Programs
What best describes the ministry's or agency's process for approving new programs?	Ad-hoc
Which of the following influences or informs decisions on the introduction of major programs?	Capacity for training provision (e.g., staff, equipment, facilities, etc.), Analytical findings (e.g. labor market analyses, impact evaluations), If the curriculum directorate approves the curriculum proposed by the institution, then the program is usually endorsed for introduction.
Please indicate two major new programs that were introduced within the last five years: (Select the most recent major programs)	Mechatronics, Smart Building Technology; Industrial equipment maintenance; Beauty Care
Notes, if any, on introducing programs:
Closure of Programs
Does the ministry (or relevant agency under the ministry) conduct system-wide assessments to identify publicly-funded programs for closure?	Yes, on an ad-hoc basis
Which of the following informs decisions on the closure of major programs?	Findings from reviews of programs (e.g. enrollment trends)
Please indicate two major programs that have been closed within the last five years:	Radio and TV
Notes, if any, on closing programs:
Notes, if any, on this topic:
Fostering Relevance in Public Training Programs	Latent
	West Bank and Gaza
Links between Training Institutions and Industry [*]	EMERGING
What links exist between training institutions and industry to improve training relevance and quality?	Informal links exist
What is the scope of the formal links?	Links exist between most training institutions and industry(ies)
In what areas have significant links been established?	Training of workers from business and industry in school facilities and with school instructors in collaboration with Chambers of Commerce and trade unions and others., Industry internships or training for trainees
Notes, if any, on this topic:
Industry Role in the Design of Program Curricula [*]	LATENT
Do industry experts provide inputs into the design of the curricula of publicly-funded training programs?	No
To what extent do industry experts exercise this role?
Notes, if any, on this topic:
Industry Role in the Specification of Facility Standards [*]	LATENT
Do industry experts provide inputs into the specification of facility standards for publicly-funded programs?	No
In what areas do industry experts have a role in the specification of facility standards?
Notes, if any, on this topic:
Links between Training and Research Institutions [*]	LATENT
What links exist between training and research institutions?	Informal links exist
In what areas have links led to significant collaboration?	Some graduate students from universities conduct research at VSSs
Notes, if any, on this topic:
Recruitment and In-Service Training of Heads of Public Training Institutions [*]	LATENT
Do explicit standards exist for the recruitment of the heads of these institutions?	Yes
Please indicate the criteria that heads must satisfy:	Minimum academic qualifications (e.g., certificates, diplomas, and degrees), Minimum years of teaching experience, Management experience / training
Do heads have opportunities to participate in in-service training or professional development?	Yes, once every few years
What types of in-service or professional development opportunities are available to heads?	Seminars, workshops, and conferences
Notes, if any, on this topic:
Recruitment and In-Service Training of Instructors of Public Training Institutions [*]	LATENT
Do explicit standards exist for the recruitment of the instructors of these institutions?	Yes
Please indicate the criteria that instructors must satisfy:	Minimum academic qualifications (e.g., certificates, diplomas, and degrees), Minimum years of industry or work experience
Do instructors have opportunities to participate in in-service training or professional development?	Yes, once every few years
What types of in-service or professional development opportunities are routinely available to instructors?	Seminars, workshops, and conferences, Formal courses
Notes, if any, on this topic:
Enhancing Evidence-based Accountability for Results	Latent
	West Bank and Gaza
Administrative Data from Training Providers	EMERGING
Are public training providers required to report specific data?	Yes
What data are public training providers required to report?	Administrative data (enrollments, staffing, budgets, etc.), Graduation statistics
Do public training providers produce annual reports?	Yes, most institutions produce reports for internal use
Are non-state training providers required to report administrative data (enrollments, staffing, etc.)?	Yes, all are required
What best describes the completeness of reporting by non-state training providers?	Some providers supply the required data
How are data from training providers organized and maintained?	Data are submitted to the ministry or agency but are not maintained in centralized databases
What is the latest year for which system-wide data are available?	Data on students, graduates, and staff available at a system-wide level since around 20 years
Notes, if any, on this topic:
Survey and Other Data	LATENT
Does the ministry or agency conduct or sponsor periodic surveys of special topics or issues?	No
Provide two examples of major surveys conducted or sponsored by the ministry or agency in recent years:
Does the ministry or agency conduct or sponsor impact evaluations of major programs?	No
Provide two examples of impact evaluations conducted or sponsored by the ministry or agency in recent years:
Notes, if any, on this topic:
Use of Data to Monitor and Improve Program and System Performance	LATENT
What best describes how the ministry or agency uses the administrative data reported by training providers?	Rarely used
How has the ministry or agency used the results of the special surveys and impact evaluations listed above?	Data on enrollment, graduates, and staff are used to produce the annual statistical report. Finanical and management data are reviewed by the ministry, which might request clarification from training providers if needed.
Does the ministry or agency publish information on the employment and earnings of the graduates of training programs?	No
Is the above information available online to all users, including potential trainees?
Notes, if any, on this topic:

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