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Non – Formal TVET Mapping Survey The case of Amhara, Oromia and Addis Ababa
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The purpose of the study was to conduct a mapping survey on Non Formal Technical and
Vocational Education and Training (NF-TVET) with the objective of promoting the
applicability of NF-TVET program for self-employment of the poorest of the poor, the
last 10% to 20% of the population. The out put of the study can assist to categorize
modalities of trainings given, profile of training providers and identifying indicators that
enable to recruit target trainees.
To this effect, the study employed a descriptive survey method for generating qualitative
and quantitative data. Secondary data was also gathered. To generate required data, three
types of data collection tools were developed and used. These instruments were:
An interview guide was developed for collecting primary data from managers of
training institutes, trainers and trainees.
Focus group discussion guides for soliciting necessary data from trainees.
Observation checklist
Document analysis Issues were also identified and used.
As part of the data collection process, the assistant researchers who were in charge of the
data collection and write up of field reports were involved in the initial planning,
enriching and refining of the data collection instruments. In the effort to build team spirit,
the research assistants were briefed about NF-TVET and the major issues that could be
addressed by the study. With this induction, the research team had to prepare the final
research instruments. The data collection work took seven days in each of the two regions
and the Addis Ababa city administration. The data brought by the three data collection
groups was later analyzed and interpreted by the lead consultant involving the assistant
researchers.
Concurrently, related literature was reviewed from a variety of resources from national
and international perspectives to promote learning and understanding of NFTVET. The
information obtained was considered in writing the final report. Based on the information
generated by the study the main findings and the recommendations are the following.
Major Findings
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Non- Formal TVET is provided in over 400 government, Private, community and
non-governmental organizations. The number is expected to be much more than
this as there is one FTC at Kebele peasant association.
Ownership: There are NF-TVET centers/institutions that are owned by the
government, NGOs private organizations and the community. The modality of
delivery in some cases is institutional, community based, and apprenticeship. One
of the training modalities was found also to be to be mobile.
iii Objectives: The objectives of running NFTVET programs are different depending
on the target groups. Most government and NGO institutions provide NFTVET
training to enable poor youths and adults become self-employed and earn their
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