The ETF activities in the Republic of Moldova in 2011 were based on the analysis of the Torino Process conducted in 2010 and identifying main policy priorities which should be tackled for improving the quality of the VET system in the Republic of Moldova, namely: the governance of the system, the lifelong learning dimension of VET, and the financing aspects.
In 2012 ETF will continue to work on these priorities through policy advice workshops, contributions to EC project formulation, new expert input on formulation of outcome-based qualifications, capacity building of social partners in playing their role, dialogue and coordination with other donors, and work on evidence-informed policy making.
The work on transparency of skills and qualifications has reached momentum in 2011 with the approval of the format of occupational standards on the part of the Tripartite Commission on National Bargaining. The group of stakeholders involved in the ETF project (Reference Group and Policy Dialogue Group) has furthermore elaborated a Concept for validation of non-formal and informal learning, which in 2012 can be discussed by the authorities.
To translate the transparency provided by occupational standards into outcome-based qualifications, the Reference and Policy Dialogue Groups will work on learning outcomes and subsequently on a format for VET qualifications in the Republic of Moldova. The work is inscribed within the Mobility Partnership, although it will obviously benefit all students and employees, youth and adults, people active in the labour market or outside it, beside the returning migrants.
In consideration of the regional dimension of the mobility and security policies, the sharing of Mobility Partnerships’ experience with Armenia and Georgia will go on. Moldova will also be able to benefit from its involvement in the regional LLL project where peers are learning from policies and practice in Continuing Vocational Training in other Eastern European countries.
Cooperation among all parties involved, joint work and capacity building are embedded in the ETF working method, which in the Republic of Moldova has proven to be the most suitable approach. The mentioned priorities of modern system governance, of a more pronounced lifelong strategy, and new mechanisms for financing can only be realised with the contribution of the Government and the social actors, the public and the private, the schools and their communities.