Timor-Leste : Project Preparation I – Workforce and Skills Development Project

Sovereign Project | 51063-004

Project Details

Project Name Project Preparation I – Workforce and Skills Development Project
Project Number 51063-004
Country / Economy Timor-Leste
Project Status Proposed
Project Type / Modality of Assistance Loan
Source of Funding / Amount
Loan: Workforce and Skills Development Project
Ordinary capital resources US$ 20.00 million
Concessional ordinary capital resources lending US$ 10.00 million
Operational Priorities OP1: Addressing remaining poverty and reducing inequalities
OP2: Accelerating progress in gender equality
Sector / Subsector

Education / Technical and vocational education and training

Gender Effective gender mainstreaming
Description
Project Rationale and Linkage to Country/Regional Strategy Overall, the vast majority of training providers in Timor-Leste is only delivering basic and low-level skills training programs across all occupational areas.
Impact

The impact will be productivity of Timor-Leste's workforce enhanced and economic competitiveness strengthened.

Outcome

The outcome will be TVET system strengthened and aligned with evolving labor market needs.

Outputs

National TVET system for ESTV and training centers harmonized

TVET facilities and equipment upgraded with green, gender sensitive and student-friendly teaching and learning environments

Private sector participation in TVET program development and student job placement strengthened

A national system for TVET teacher recruitment and continuous professional development established

Geographical Location Nation-wide
Safeguard Categories
Environment C
Involuntary Resettlement C
Indigenous Peoples C
Summary of Environmental and Social Aspects
Environmental Aspects
Involuntary Resettlement
Indigenous Peoples
Stakeholder Communication, Participation, and Consultation
During Project Design
During Project Implementation
Responsible ADB Officer Tanaka, Sakiko
Responsible ADB Department Sectors Group
Responsible ADB Division Human and Social Development Sector Office (SG-HSD)
Executing Agencies
Ministry of Education
Timetable
Concept Clearance 27 Nov 2023
Fact Finding 18 Mar 2024 to 22 Mar 2024
MRM -
Approval -
Last Review Mission -
Last PDS Update 06 Dec 2023

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