Education and Training in Kosovo: Situational Analysis and Pre-Programming Paper.

Overview & Synopsis

This situational analysis on vocational education and training in Kosovo provides an assessment of the key issues on that topic before the postwar rebuilding effort starts and also identifies short-term priorities, points to medium and long-term requirements, and recommends measures for the short-term that can be considered and carried out by the European Agency for Reconstruction. Sections are entitled "Introduction,""Objective,""General Education,""Labor Market Reform and Training,""Management Training,""Higher Education," and "Conclusion and Followup."The following items are appended: (1) lists of contacts in various education and training sectors; (2) a description of the information and computer science library network project; (3)construction and local development proposals; (4) a draft concept note; (5) cost estimates of recommended education and training measures; and (6) a February 2002 paper "A Strategy for Vocational Training. Supporting the Unemployed and Job-Seekers in Kosovo: Enhancing Employability" from the United Nations Mission in Kosovo Transitional Department of Labour and Social Welfare. (MN)