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Foreign language teachers as ambassadors of multilingualism and international exchange : Evidence from TALIS 2018
OECD - 2020
language has become a key skill with important economic benefits for individuals and economies. However, the relevance of … participation in a globalised world. Therefore, learning a foreign language can act as a powerful tool to increase intercultural … these benefits, many countries are placing increased emphasis on foreign language teaching. …
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The role of technical and vocational education and training (TVET) in fostering inclusive growth at the local level in Southeast Asia
OECD - 2018
The purpose of this paper is to explore the potential of technical and vocational education and training (TVET) for fostering inclusive growth at the local level in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN ) region. The first section provides a brief overview of the main developmental...
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What does low proficiency in literacy really mean?
OECD - 2016
. Among adults with low proficiency in literacy, those who took the survey in a language different from their mother tongue …
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Selection and certification in education and employment
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Employment and skills strategies in Turkey
OECD - 2017
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Employment and Skills Strategies in Turkey
OECD - 2017
This report on Turkey takes a case study approach, analysing the management and implementation of policies in the … economic development opportunities. It includes practical policy examples of actions taken in Turkey to help workers find …
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Measuring the attractiveness of regions
OECD - 2022
This working paper provides a conceptual framework for measuring the attractiveness of OECD regions. First, it presents the imperative for rethinking regional attractiveness in the context of global shocks and trends and their regionalised consequences and opportunities. Then, it presents a new...
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From recovery to resilience: Designing a sustainable future for Fukushima
OECD - 2022
Ten years ago, a devastating earthquake, tsunamis and nuclear accident in Japan took thousands of lives and affected millions of people. This unprecedented disaster generated numerous lessons for policymakers in Japan and around the world on how to prepare, respond to and recover from shocks,...
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Better using skills in the workplace in the Leeds City Region, United Kingdom
OECD - 2020
This paper reviews the different definitions and measures of skills use and shows why it matters for local development policies. Based on findings from the Annual Population Survey and the UK Employer Skills Survey, it provides unique local analysis on how the Leeds City Region compares on...
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Global value chains and trade in value-added : an initial assessment of the impact on jobs and productivity
OECD - 2016
This paper contributes to a better understanding of the impact of global value chains (GVCs) on jobs and productivity by providing new evidence on employment embodied in value-added trade flows. Linking jobs data to the Trade in Value-Added (TiVA) indicators first highlights that a large share...
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