The Torino Process is a corporate initiative that was launched in 2010. It is a participatory process leading to an evidence-based analysis of vocational education and training (VET) policies in ETF partner countries. The Torino Process is carried out in order to build consensus on the possible ways forward in VET policy and system development. This includes the determination of the state of the art and vision for VET in each country or, after a certain period, an assessment of the progress that countries are making in achieving the desired results.

More specifically, the Torino Process is a vehicle for:

• developing a common understanding of a medium-term vision, priorities and strategy for VET development, exploring possible options for implementing this vision and/or making further progress;
• designing and evaluating home-grown and affordable VET policies, based on evidence or knowledge and collaboration;
• updating the analyses and achievements at regular intervals;
• providing opportunities for capacity development and policy learning within and among partner countries and with the EU;
• empowering countries to better coordinate the contributions of donors to achieving agreed national priorities.

In addition, the Torino Process informs the ETF’s recommendations to the EU’s external assistance instruments and serves as a basis for the design of the ETF’s support strategy to partner countries.

2012 will see a new round of Torino Process reviews or assessments of progress in ETF partner countries.