Overview: World Bank policy research on vocational education and training

Abstract

Reports that although the results of the World Bank’s programme of policy research on vocational and technical education and training are available in published form, the process through which these publications are developed is known only to those directly involved. Asserts that the process of policy research is as important as the product. Reviews the policy study programme and research conducted or sponsored by the World Bank and other international agencies. Reviews the literature and addresses key policy areas with recent information.

Citation

Middleton, J. and Ziderman, A. (1997), "Overview: World Bank policy research on vocational education and training", International Journal of Manpower, Vol. 18 No. 1/2, pp. 6-28. https://doi.org/10.1108/01437729710169274