1. TORINO PROCESS 2014

2. WHAT IS THE EUROPEAN TRAINING FOUNDATION (ETF)? Agency of the European Union 2 VISION To make vocational education and training in the partner countries a driver for lifelong learning and sustainable development, with a special focus on competitiveness and social cohesion. The ETF has both an analytical and a developmental role and works within the EU policy framework.

3. TORINO PROCESS 2014 ETF SOUTHERN AND EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN Algeria, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Palestine, Syria, and Tunisia EASTERN EUROPE Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Republic of Moldova, Russia, and Ukraine SOUTH EASTERN EUROPE AND TURKEY Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Iceland, Kosovo, Montenegro, Serbia, and Turkey CENTRAL ASIA Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan 3 TORINO PROCESS 2014

4. THE TORINO PROCESS 4 THE TORINO PROCESS IS a participatory process leading to an evidence-based analysis of VET policies in a given country.

5. TORINO PROCESS 2014 BACKGROUND 5 Previous two editions in 2010 and 2012 confirmed added value for the partner countries. International conference organised in May 2013 brought together 200 policy makers, VET experts and practitioners from partner countries, EU and international organisations. Final declaration – countries agreed to hold the next round, identified seven main policy priorities faced by all countries and six main areas for further joint action.

6. TORINO PROCESS 2014 PURPOSE TO BUILD CONSENSUS on the possible ways forward in VET policy and system development, including: determining the state of the art and vision for VET development in the country 6 AND after the 2012 edition, an assessment of whether countries are achieving the results they want and measuring progress in the reform implementation.

7. TORINO PROCESS 2014 PURPOSE 7 To develop a common understanding of VET vision, priorities and strategy and exploring options for implementation. To develop awareness, analysis capacities and policy prioritisation tools. To monitor the implementation of long-term strategies and to contribute to impact-oriented policy making. Opportunities for capacity development and policy learning within and among partner countries and with EU. Results inform ETF’s support strategy and the EU’s external assistance. Countries are empowered to coordinate donor contributions.

8. TORINO PROCESS 2014 FOUR PRINCIPLES 8 01 Ownership of both process and results by partner country stakeholders. 02 Broad participation in the process as a basis for reflections and consensus building/policy learning. 03 Holistic approach, using a broad concept of VET for both young people and adults and adhering to a system approach, including links to economic and social demands. 04 Evidence or knowledge-based assessment.

9. TORINO PROCESS 2014 ANALYTICAL FRAMEWORK Structure Sub-sections to facilitate the report narrative VET context Focus on the socio-economic context in which VET operates Guidance Questions contain guidance through examples and explanations of the notions used Action More emphasis on policy progress and action Data Stronger link to the guiding questions 9

10. TORINO PROCESS 2014 ? ? ? WHAT ARE THE QUESTIONS ABOUT? 10 A.VISION AND STRATEGY Vision for the VET system Capacity for innovation and change Drivers for innovation and change B.ADDRESSING ECONOMIC AND LABOUR MARKET DEMAND Factors shaping demand for skills Mechanisms for identifying demand and matching skills VET system influence on demand C.ADDRESSING SOCIAL AND INCLUSION DEMAND Factors shaping demand for VET Delivering to individual learners Delivering to societal needs D.INTERNAL EFFICIENCY OF THE VET SYSTEM Quality assurance Policies for VET trainers and directors Teaching and learning Efficiency gains and losses E.GOVERNANCE AND POLICY PRACTICES Basic map of entities involved in VET at national, regional, and provider level Governance and practices in the areas covered in Sections A–D

11. TORINO PROCESS 2014 TORINO PROCESS IMPLEMENTATION 11 UPDATE OF REVIEW Countries already involved in the Torino Process 2010 and/or 2012 : gather most recent data and research engage in wider consultation/policy-learning process refer to policy developments or actions that have occurred since 2010 and/or 2012 reports improve where possible the quality of the evidence and analysis throughout the report. Countries not involved in 2010 and/or 2012 are invited to participate by preparing baseline reports.

12. TORINO PROCESS 2014 TORINO PROCESS IMPLEMENTATION MODALITIES ETF-supported assessment Stronger lead and support from ETF in the organisation of the process and in the drafting of the report. Ownership and broad participation to be ensured. Endorsement by the country of the final reports. Country led self-assessment Country leads the process and drafts the report. Criteria for quality assurance and ensuring the application of the 4 principles: national institution in charge appointed, 2 participatory workshops, ETF comments on draft report, peer review by ETF on the final draft. 12

13. TORINO PROCESS 2014 TORINO PROCESS IMPLEMENTATION 13 Findings from country reports feed into four regional reports, contributing to mutual learning, reporting on progress and challenges, examples of best practice. Regional reports are presented and discussed in four regional events with key stakeholders from the different countries. Country reports and regional reports are the basis for a cross-country policy analysis report to be launched at the final Torino Process conference with participation from all partner countries, the EU and the international community. From country to cross-country