Summary
The Governance Learning, Action and Dialogues (GLAD) network, launched by the European Training Foundation (ETF) in 2022, supports system-level reforms in vocational education and training (VET), lifelong learning (LLL) and labour market in the partner countries of the EU. GLAD brings together state and non-state actors, including governmental and public institutions, social partners, business organisations, civil society representatives, and practitioners for mutual learning and dialogues about the governance of skills and human capital development (HCD).
Skills systems usually blend traditional patterns and innovative practices, whereby the engagement of stakeholder shows different features across countries. Adopting collaborative governance approaches that fit the different contexts can enable stronger stakeholder cooperation and engagement, and ultimately better skills outcomes.
Objective
The purpose of the webinar is to explore mechanisms that facilitate stakeholder engagement in the design and implementation of skills policies, and identify enabling conditions for cooperation. The speakers will make available evidence from the OECD Centre for Skills’ research on the governance of skills systems and from a EU candidate country. All participants will be invited to bring EU and non-EU perspectives, to learn from successes and from outstanding challenges in institutionalising the role of stakeholders in the skills policies.
🗓 11th of June 2025, from 10:00 to 11:30 CEST
📝 Register HERE
The webinar language will be English, with interpretation into BCMS, Albanian, Ukrainian and Romanian.
Speakers:
- Abigail SAGEEV, OECD
- Sergiu HAREA, Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Republic of Moldova
- Comments by Larisa Panait, Eurochambres
Click HERE to find the detailed AGENDA.
#Socialdialogue is essential for developing effective lifelong learning and skills development. Social dialogue is a process that builds on collaboration between governments, employers and workers to ensure comprehensive and inclusive policies. Not all countries have the same social dialogue tradition, especially in the skills development field. Those at initial stage, or that are renewing their approach to social dialogue, often are keen to learn about mechanisms that have worked in other countries, the characteristics of these mechanisms, and if they can be adapted to their own context. If you have this or similar questions join on 11 June, this webinar is for you!
Good insights from the OECD and the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Moldova, here my short takeaways:
Abigail Sageev's rich presentation of findings from the OECD study showed that stakeholders engagement predominantly occurs through meetings and consultations, whereas dedicated bodies with rules and routines (e.g., sector skills councils) are found in a smaller number of countries. Among these, bodies that have a decision-making role (as opposed to advisory role) are even fewer.
Sergiu Harea presented the case of the Chamber in the Republic of Moldova and how it has enhanced its influence over time. The Chamber advocated the preparation and approval of the Law on dual education, and has subsequently been involved in the dual education governance together with the Ministry of Education and Research and the Ministry of Economic Development and Digitization. At present, the Chamber has a recognised role in informing companies, raising awareness about the advantages of dual education, and training company mentors.
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