The European Training Foundation (ETF) assessment of the Republic of Serbia (hereafter Serbia) provides an external, forward-looking analysis of the country's human capital development issues and Vocational Education and Training (VET) policy responses in a lifelong learning perspective. It is based on evidence provided in the national Torino Process report for Serbia, compiled in 2018–19 using a standardised reporting template questionnaire (National Reporting Framework) and additional information sources, where relevant.
Serbia is preparing its new Education Strategy for the period until 2030, and this assessment is meant as an input into this new strategy. This was a conclusion of the stakeholders' workshop convened in Belgrade on 22 May 2019, to discuss an early draft of the ETF assessment. Participants found the ETF findings relevant, and further elaborated the recommendations. The ideas they contributed are reflected in this final report. The new strategy will cover all education streams, a positive move towards an integrated vision of the learning and skills development system.