Skills Development and Employment Creation Devi Prasad Dahal, Team Leader, NVQS/Swisscontact Subas Subedi, Team Leader ENSSURE/HELVETAS December 19, 2017 Hotel Himalayan, Lalitpur

Political Context – Constitution of Nepal 2072 Technical, Vocational and Skills oriented education - preamble Productive engagement of migrant workers – Skills, Experience & Capital Employment related & Human Resource Development – Federal and Provincial Govt. Education – Federal, Provincial & Local Government Political transition appears to be resolved/over Economic Prosperity – key agenda of all political parties Only five are now national political parties

Political Context – Local Government Operation Act 2074 Technical and Vocational Education and Training Planning, Permission, Regulation, Monitoring and Evaluation Labor Market Information Data of skilled people, unemployed and migrant workers Operating/managing employment information centers Private sector Regulation/registration and coordination with private sector

Economic Context Expected economic growth 7.2% in 2017/18 Capital expenditure as of Nov 16, 2017 – 6.45% (Low) Remittance inflow as of Oct 17, 2017 – increased by 2.6% (Source: macroeconomic updates, Ministry of Finance ) Infrastructure activities are expected to increase in country Demand of construction workers are expected to decrease abroad Demand of workers in retail and service sector are expected to increase abroad

Economic Context – Key Sectors Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Construction and Hydropower Development Hospitality and Tourism Automotive Light Manufacturing (Steel Fabrication, Mechanical Repairs, Solar Electrical) Information Communication Technology. - National TVET Strategy (draft), Ministry of Education, 2017

Skills development in federal context Strategic policy directions, National Qualifications Framework, Norms for national occupational standards, National labour market assessment, Funding system and financial regulation, Qualifications system, Accreditation and International linkage, Trainers’ and Assessors’ development, Central data base, TVET research Local Training implementation, Skill assessment, Assessment centre management, Trainers and Assessors mobilization, Industry partnership, Fund management, Labour demand data, Skill certification Province Implementation of qualification framework, Supervision, Skill standards, Curriculum development, Assessment/evaluation certification, Fund management, Promotion of industry and business for TVET, Assessment centres development, Labour demand forecast,

Skills development in federal context Good opportunity for an ideal demand and supply of skilled workforce development through inclusive, accessible, and equitable approach Regulatory framework – Centralized to federal context Funding system and financial management Coordination becomes even complicated - standardization of courses/curricula Capacity building of provincial and local government Collaboration with provincial and local chambers/associations

Sector Skill Development approach: Way ahead for quality and recognition Market (Industries/ Employers /Business Associations) + Govt. Reps. Sector Skill Committee (SSC) - [7-11] Occupation-3 Occupation-1 Technical Committee (5-7) Occupation-2 Occupation-4 Policy advice Labour/skill demand Endorse NOSS TVET Authority Members of Technical Committee Monitor the work Technical Matters NVQA Develop NOSS, Validate with the experts, Forward to SSC for endorsement; Review/revise NOSS NVQA approval – NOSS, others

Role of private sector Skills provision at local level – municipality level Lead the development and implementation of skills training Investment on human resource development in close partnership with the government Train and utilize your own workforce with practical partnership; Supporting local governments in visioning skills/employment Bringing experience to capacitate new structures & leadership Identifying emerging occupations Bridging between training system and business/industry (Some of the provisions of new labor law have implications here)

The best labour market orientation Branch courses Several times per year VET school 1-2 days per week Company 3-4 days per week Source: WH/08.03.’17

Funding: Who pays? How much? For what? Source: WH/08.03.’17

Ideal TVET (Skill Development) Echo System Industry & Business Sectors (NVQF, Norms, Standards, Accreditation, Policy, Strategy etc.) FRAMEWORK National Skill Standards Assessment/ Examination Curriculum Labour Market Assessment/ Information Training Organisations (Industry/Business, TTPS) Independent Authority Qualifications/ Certificates

Should strive for: Seven key steps for the better future Federal, provincial and local governments’ roles and responsibilities are made clear and transparent to all. TVET mainly driven by the effective participation and partnership of businesses and industries. Grants to the business/industry and training levy system should be in place for the development of skilled workforce. TVET made accessible to all the beneficiaries with their skills reconginised and appropriate qualifications awarded. Progression and permeability made effective in national education and training system and quality assured by the federal government. Enhanced employability and income of the skill graduates assured in all the levels Pathway to have even Ph D qualification in TVET should be designed in the education system giving perspective to aspiring graduates.

Thank you!