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Luxembourg: Office for Official Publications of the European Communities, 2007 Annual report 2006
Luxembourg: Office for Official Publications of the European Communities, 2007 The European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training (Cedefop) is the European Union's reference centre for vocational education and training. We provide information on and analyses of vocational education and training systems, policies, research and practice. Cedefop was established in 1975 by Council Regulation (EEC) No 337/75.
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Luxembourg: Office for Official Publications of the European Communities, 2007
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© European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training, 2007 Reproduction is authorised provided the source is acknowledged. Published under the responsibility of: Designed by Colibri Ltd. - Greece Aviana Bulgarelli, Director Printed in Belgium Christian Lettmayr, Deputy Director The European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training (Cedefop) is the European Union's reference centre for vocational education and training. We provide information on and analyses of vocational education and training systems, policies, research and practice. Cedefop was established in 1975 by Council Regulation (EEC) No 337/75.
Europe 123 GR-570 01 Thessaloniki (Pylea)
Postal address: PO Box 22427 GR-551 02 Thessaloniki
Tel. (30) 23 10 49 01 11, Fax (30) 23 10 49 00 20 E-mail: [email protected] Homepage: www.cedefop.europa.eu Interactive website: www.trainingvillage.gr Virtual communities: http://communities.trainingvillage.gr
A great deal of additional information on the European Union is available on the Internet. It can be accessed through the Europa server (http://europa.eu).
Cataloguing data can be found at the end of this publication.
Luxembourg: Office for Official Publications of the European Communities, 2007
ISBN 978-92-896-0494-9
© European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training, 2007 Reproduction is authorised provided the source is acknowledged. Published under the responsibility of: Designed by Colibri Ltd. - Greece Aviana Bulgarelli, Director Printed in Belgium Christian Lettmayr, Deputy Director Table of contents
Foreword 3
Introduction 6
Developing research 8
Reporting and facilitating a concerted approach 12
Exchange and supporting partners 16
Information, communication and dissemination 18
Directorate, administration, facilities and resources 22
Budget implementation 24
Conclusion 24
Annexes Table of contents
Foreword 3
Introduction 6
Developing research 8
Reporting and facilitating a concerted approach 12
Exchange and supporting partners 16
Information, communication and dissemination 18
Directorate, administration, facilities and resources 22
Budget implementation 24
Conclusion 24
Annexes 2 | Annual report 2006 Foreword | 3
Foreword
In 2006, the review of European VET policy The Helsinki communiqué set the priorities development has focussed major parts of VET and strategies for European Member States analysis and research in preparation of the to cooperate in vocational education and ministerial conference in December. training for the next two years. It will be In Helsinki, under the Finnish Presidency of reviewed in 2008. While recognising that the European Union, the European Ministers reforms take time and that the process since for Vocational Education and Training, the Copenhagen has been successful, the European social partners and the European communiqué requires a stronger focus on Commission concluded the review of the priorities and their actual implementation. priorities and strategies of the Copenhagen It underlines the need to involve social process. The Council has adopted the Helsinki partners and sectoral organisations in all communiqué on enhanced European stages of the work. The communiqué Cooperation in vocational education and demands action in the following priority training. The Helsinki communiqué is the areas: latest milestone in a process which started • strengthening image, status and in Copenhagen in 2002. It called for closer attractiveness of VET with emphasis on cooperation among EU Member States good governance of VET systems, to develop new policies for vocational institutions and providers; education and training. It emphasised the importance of vocational education and • continued development, testing and training for reaching the Lisbon objectives implementation of common European which have inspired European policies since tools by 2010; 2000. • a more systematic approach to strengthen common learning between Member States supported by more, better and comparable statistics; • active involvement of all stakeholders. 2 | Annual report 2006 Foreword | 3
Foreword
In 2006, the review of European VET policy The Helsinki communiqué set the priorities development has focussed major parts of VET and strategies for European Member States analysis and research in preparation of the to cooperate in vocational education and ministerial conference in December. training for the next two years. It will be In Helsinki, under the Finnish Presidency of reviewed in 2008. While recognising that the European Union, the European Ministers reforms take time and that the process since for Vocational Education and Training, the Copenhagen has been successful, the European social partners and the European communiqué requires a stronger focus on Commission concluded the review of the priorities and their actual implementation. priorities and strategies of the Copenhagen It underlines the need to involve social process. The Council has adopted the Helsinki partners and sectoral organisations in all communiqué on enhanced European stages of the work. The communiqué Cooperation in vocational education and demands action in the following priority training. The Helsinki communiqué is the areas: latest milestone in a process which started • strengthening image, status and in Copenhagen in 2002. It called for closer attractiveness of VET with emphasis on cooperation among EU Member States good governance of VET systems, to develop new policies for vocational institutions and providers; education and training. It emphasised the importance of vocational education and • continued development, testing and training for reaching the Lisbon objectives implementation of common European which have inspired European policies since tools by 2010; 2000. • a more systematic approach to strengthen common learning between Member States supported by more, better and comparable statistics; • active involvement of all stakeholders. 4 | Annual report 2006 Foreword | 5
While acknowledging the former priorities, Europass, a European tool to increase Under the new financial perspectives 2007-13 It supported most working groups and the communiqué also underlined the need for and promote mobility and transparency was and as part of the new lifelong learning clusters in close cooperation with the increased investment in vocational education further developed and dissemination of programme a consolidated study visits European Commission for the education and training to further employment, social available instruments such as the European programme will continue the work formerly and training 2010 programme. Cedefop also inclusion and economic development towards CV and the language passport made good done in the Leonardo da Vinci and Arion study developed and supported Europass and a more competitive European economy. progress. A rapidly increasing number of visits programmes. administered and coordinated the study European citizens have been using these visits programme. The year 2006 was also significant for The 2006 Spring Council concluded that tools. developing common European tools. education and training are critical for reaching Cedefop contributed to developing European The consultation process of the European Work in the education and training the long-term objectives of increasing policy on VET through research and analysis qualification framework was concluded. programme 2010 has been developing well. competitiveness and social cohesion. for evidence-based policy, providing platforms Council and European Commission have In order to achieve a single framework it will for exchange between the various Cedefop, supported by its Governing Board, recommended Member States to align their be necessary to align the processes towards stakeholders, disseminating information has played a key part in supporting the national qualifications with the European closer cooperation in both, higher education and managing several networks with development of the European Union policy qualifications framework. Many Member and vocational education and training. representatives from all European Member agenda on vocational education and training. States have already progressed, some of Under the Austrian Presidency in the first half States and the social partners. It provided background reports on policy them establishing national qualification of 2006, quality management and quality developments on VET in Member States for frameworks in line with the European assurance were discussed at a major the Helsinki communiqué. qualification framework (EQF). In the second conference, from the perspective of VET as half of 2006, the consultation process of the well as from higher education. European credit transfer system in vocational education and training (ECVET) started. It will be concluded in 2007.
Aviana Bulgarelli Christian F. Lettmayr
Director Deputy Director 4 | Annual report 2006 Foreword | 5
While acknowledging the former priorities, Europass, a European tool to increase Under the new financial perspectives 2007-13 It supported most working groups and the communiqué also underlined the need for and promote mobility and transparency was and as part of the new lifelong learning clusters in close cooperation with the increased investment in vocational education further developed and dissemination of programme a consolidated study visits European Commission for the education and training to further employment, social available instruments such as the European programme will continue the work formerly and training 2010 programme. Cedefop also inclusion and economic development towards CV and the language passport made good done in the Leonardo da Vinci and Arion study developed and supported Europass and a more competitive European economy. progress. A rapidly increasing number of visits programmes. administered and coordinated the study European citizens have been using these visits programme. The year 2006 was also significant for The 2006 Spring Council concluded that tools. developing common European tools. education and training are critical for reaching Cedefop contributed to developing European The consultation process of the European Work in the education and training the long-term objectives of increasing policy on VET through research and analysis qualification framework was concluded. programme 2010 has been developing well. competitiveness and social cohesion. for evidence-based policy, providing platforms Council and European Commission have In order to achieve a single framework it will for exchange between the various Cedefop, supported by its Governing Board, recommended Member States to align their be necessary to align the processes towards stakeholders, disseminating information has played a key part in supporting the national qualifications with the European closer cooperation in both, higher education and managing several networks with development of the European Union policy qualifications framework. Many Member and vocational education and training. representatives from all European Member agenda on vocational education and training. States have already progressed, some of Under the Austrian Presidency in the first half States and the social partners. It provided background reports on policy them establishing national qualification of 2006, quality management and quality developments on VET in Member States for frameworks in line with the European assurance were discussed at a major the Helsinki communiqué. qualification framework (EQF). In the second conference, from the perspective of VET as half of 2006, the consultation process of the well as from higher education. European credit transfer system in vocational education and training (ECVET) started. It will be concluded in 2007.
Aviana Bulgarelli Christian F. Lettmayr
Director Deputy Director 6 | Annual report 2006 Introduction | 7
Introduction
For Cedefop, 2006 was a year of change. Other prominent examples of Cedefop’s work By decision of the Governing Board, Cedefop Cedefop also cooperated closely with the Changes not only concerned the internal in 2006 are: will coordinate the new consolidated study European Commission, namely DG EAC, DG organisation and administration of the Centre visits programme (combining the former ADMIN and the Legal service who provided • research on older workers and lifelong but also led to refocusing Cedefop on its Leonardo da Vinci and Arion study visits) support to the Centre also in administrative learning; political priorities and main tasks as the under the lifelong learning programme and legal issues. 2007-13, as of 2008. reference centre for developing vocational • disseminating results of the third report Cedefop’s Governing Board, the Bureau and education and training in the European Union. on European VET research and preparing Internally, Cedefop reorganised its its Chairman consistently provided advice the fourth research report; administrative services and practices Preparing background reports for the and stepped up its efforts to improve and important support, which helped greatly ministerial conference in Helsinki in • work on the methodology of forecasting communication of information and the results in meeting various challenges, facilitated cooperation with the Directors of Vocational skill needs; of its work to stakeholders, key groups, and internal change, and directed efforts to Education and Training in Member States • work on statistics and indicators; the wider public. refocus. (DGVTs), the social partners, and the In 2006, Cedefop continued its close The annual report 2006 reports on the European Commission required a major • continued contribution to European cooperation with ETF in familiarising Bulgaria activities outlined in the annual work effort. The Helsinki communiqué requests Commission clusters and working groups and Romania with our work. They joined the programme 2006. In addition, an annual Cedefop (and the European Training in the implementation of Education European Union on 1 January 2007. activity report 2006 is available on Cedefop’s Foundation) to report on developments and and training 2010; Cedefop also established formal cooperation website which contains further and detailed monitor progress in the priority areas of the • developing a Europass mobility with the European Foundation on Working information on activities and performance Copenhagen process. instrument, continued technical support and Living Conditions in Dublin (Eurofound). indicators as well as on management and and conceptual improvements of Cedefop has also closely cooperated with the administrative issues. Europass as well as providing further European Agency for Reconstruction in (See http://www.cedefop.europa.eu, language versions. Thessaloniki, ENISA and ETF as well as all section reporting/annual report.) Cedefop has administrated and coordinated other agencies, mainly on administrative the Leonardo da Vinci study visits programme issues, information technology, and for over 20 years, and 2006 was its communication. penultimate year. 6 | Annual report 2006 Introduction | 7
Introduction
For Cedefop, 2006 was a year of change. Other prominent examples of Cedefop’s work By decision of the Governing Board, Cedefop Cedefop also cooperated closely with the Changes not only concerned the internal in 2006 are: will coordinate the new consolidated study European Commission, namely DG EAC, DG organisation and administration of the Centre visits programme (combining the former ADMIN and the Legal service who provided • research on older workers and lifelong but also led to refocusing Cedefop on its Leonardo da Vinci and Arion study visits) support to the Centre also in administrative learning; political priorities and main tasks as the under the lifelong learning programme and legal issues. 2007-13, as of 2008. reference centre for developing vocational • disseminating results of the third report Cedefop’s Governing Board, the Bureau and education and training in the European Union. on European VET research and preparing Internally, Cedefop reorganised its its Chairman consistently provided advice the fourth research report; administrative services and practices Preparing background reports for the and stepped up its efforts to improve and important support, which helped greatly ministerial conference in Helsinki in • work on the methodology of forecasting communication of information and the results in meeting various challenges, facilitated cooperation with the Directors of Vocational skill needs; of its work to stakeholders, key groups, and internal change, and directed efforts to Education and Training in Member States • work on statistics and indicators; the wider public. refocus. (DGVTs), the social partners, and the In 2006, Cedefop continued its close The annual report 2006 reports on the European Commission required a major • continued contribution to European cooperation with ETF in familiarising Bulgaria activities outlined in the annual work effort. The Helsinki communiqué requests Commission clusters and working groups and Romania with our work. They joined the programme 2006. In addition, an annual Cedefop (and the European Training in the implementation of Education European Union on 1 January 2007. activity report 2006 is available on Cedefop’s Foundation) to report on developments and and training 2010; Cedefop also established formal cooperation website which contains further and detailed monitor progress in the priority areas of the • developing a Europass mobility with the European Foundation on Working information on activities and performance Copenhagen process. instrument, continued technical support and Living Conditions in Dublin (Eurofound). indicators as well as on management and and conceptual improvements of Cedefop has also closely cooperated with the administrative issues. Europass as well as providing further European Agency for Reconstruction in (See http://www.cedefop.europa.eu, language versions. Thessaloniki, ENISA and ETF as well as all section reporting/annual report.) Cedefop has administrated and coordinated other agencies, mainly on administrative the Leonardo da Vinci study visits programme issues, information technology, and for over 20 years, and 2006 was its communication. penultimate year. 8 | Annual report 2006 Developing research | 9
Developing research
The main objectives of activities in this area Establishing a European qualification Improvements in statistics, also requested at greying society, qualification systems and are to foster vocational education and framework as a reference for national the ministerial meeting in Helsinki, will be frameworks as a tool to modernise VET, and training (VET) research to explain qualification frameworks, developing quality important to improve future policy reporting. comparing recognition of formal and informal developments in VET, identify new issues assurance, and the steps taken towards a learning in selected OECD countries. In 2006, research reporting concentrated on and demands, explore the significance European system of credit transfers were disseminating the third research report on the A conference, convening mostly researchers of innovation for developments and to major achievements. Present and future value of learning. The third research report was organised in October 2006 in increase information and awareness of VET challenges, such as quality and qualification dealt with evaluating education and training Thessaloniki to review contributions to the systems and processes associated with VET. of teachers and trainers, the need for more from various points of view. It reviewed fourth research report and to discuss shape Activities aim to clarify the implications of and more efficient investment in VET, methodological questions as well as and focus of a future European research research results for VET policy and practice. a decrease of the still too high percentage of evaluations in the actual policy context and agenda on VET. Targeting identification of Among the various activities in 2006, policy low skilled, or developing efficient strategies explored evidence of impacts and benefits of new and long-term research issues in reporting was of special importance for to respond to demographic trends remain education and training on the economy as research reporting also provides a basis for preparing the ministerial conference in high on the policy agenda and require new well as the individual. The results served as a longer-term policy planning. Helsinki. and innovative policies. A synthesis report of basis for several articles, such as on social research findings was postponed to 2007 so In the framework of Cedefop’s research arena Based on answers to a questionnaire benefits of educational and training skills results of several studies commissioned by (Cedra), cooperation in the network of older to DGVTs (Directors-General of Vocational (proceedings of the Copenhagen symposium), the European Commission could also be workers and lifelong learning produced an Education and Training), their analysis, and several conference contributions. In incorporated. anthology ‘promoting lifelong learning for as well as research, and the compilation of parallel to dissemination of the third research older workers’. other background information from different Cedefop contributed to the efforts to improve report, preparations for the fourth research internal and external sources, Cedefop statistics and indicators for vocational report, to be published in 2008, started. produced background papers and a flyer on education and training in Europe. The Centre On contributions to the background reports, progress achieved since Maastricht in 2004. participated in several meetings and working 14 out of 18 were finalised. The fourth groups and provided input and comments to research report deals with several issues, for Eurostat, CRELL at Ispra, the OECD and the instance, the diversification and convergence Standing Group on Indicators and of VET and higher education, skill shortages, Benchmarks of the European Commission. social mobility, guidance and counselling over the life cycle, learning at the workplace, the 8 | Annual report 2006 Developing research | 9
Developing research
The main objectives of activities in this area Establishing a European qualification Improvements in statistics, also requested at greying society, qualification systems and are to foster vocational education and framework as a reference for national the ministerial meeting in Helsinki, will be frameworks as a tool to modernise VET, and training (VET) research to explain qualification frameworks, developing quality important to improve future policy reporting. comparing recognition of formal and informal developments in VET, identify new issues assurance, and the steps taken towards a learning in selected OECD countries. In 2006, research reporting concentrated on and demands, explore the significance European system of credit transfers were disseminating the third research report on the A conference, convening mostly researchers of innovation for developments and to major achievements. Present and future value of learning. The third research report was organised in October 2006 in increase information and awareness of VET challenges, such as quality and qualification dealt with evaluating education and training Thessaloniki to review contributions to the systems and processes associated with VET. of teachers and trainers, the need for more from various points of view. It reviewed fourth research report and to discuss shape Activities aim to clarify the implications of and more efficient investment in VET, methodological questions as well as and focus of a future European research research results for VET policy and practice. a decrease of the still too high percentage of evaluations in the actual policy context and agenda on VET. Targeting identification of Among the various activities in 2006, policy low skilled, or developing efficient strategies explored evidence of impacts and benefits of new and long-term research issues in reporting was of special importance for to respond to demographic trends remain education and training on the economy as research reporting also provides a basis for preparing the ministerial conference in high on the policy agenda and require new well as the individual. The results served as a longer-term policy planning. Helsinki. and innovative policies. A synthesis report of basis for several articles, such as on social research findings was postponed to 2007 so In the framework of Cedefop’s research arena Based on answers to a questionnaire benefits of educational and training skills results of several studies commissioned by (Cedra), cooperation in the network of older to DGVTs (Directors-General of Vocational (proceedings of the Copenhagen symposium), the European Commission could also be workers and lifelong learning produced an Education and Training), their analysis, and several conference contributions. In incorporated. anthology ‘promoting lifelong learning for as well as research, and the compilation of parallel to dissemination of the third research older workers’. other background information from different Cedefop contributed to the efforts to improve report, preparations for the fourth research internal and external sources, Cedefop statistics and indicators for vocational report, to be published in 2008, started. produced background papers and a flyer on education and training in Europe. The Centre On contributions to the background reports, progress achieved since Maastricht in 2004. participated in several meetings and working 14 out of 18 were finalised. The fourth groups and provided input and comments to research report deals with several issues, for Eurostat, CRELL at Ispra, the OECD and the instance, the diversification and convergence Standing Group on Indicators and of VET and higher education, skill shortages, Benchmarks of the European Commission. social mobility, guidance and counselling over the life cycle, learning at the workplace, the 10 | Annual report 2006 Developing research | 11
The research findings were also discussed at forecasting, a process which also requires the The journal which was published in its new an Agora conference in October which commitment of governments, social partners layout for the first time in 2006 and which attracted an audience of policy-makers and and other stakeholders. celebrates its 30th birthday in 2007 has researchers. Both publication and conference become a widely acknowledged source on Sector level work, complementing pointed to a need to revise the trend to VET research and policy. The journal was methodological developments concentrated exclude older workers from education and included in the education database (EREC) on identifying skill needs in specific sectors, training and, consequently, exclude them of the US Department of Education and most such as agri-business and forestry. A study on from the labour market. A more realistic conditions have been fulfilled to include the skill needs in nanotechnology was published. response to current demographic trends journal in the ESE bibliographical database This publication was accompanied by a would be to encourage older people to stay in which will further increase visibility of the Skillsnet sector flash; another sector flash employment and to provide them with journal for researchers and provide them with addressed skill needs in tourism. training to secure their employability. another medium for submitting their In addition, results were disseminated Measures need to be taken so older workers (scientific) work. through the first issue of the Skillsnet find better opportunities to participate more newsletter. frequently in lifelong learning, which can be seen as a precondition for their contribution Three issues of Cedefop’s research periodical, to and participation in economic life. the European journal vocational training, were published in 2006. Each issue contained Early identification of skill needs received seven papers which were selected and increasing attention from policy-makers. reviewed in a double blindfold procedure, During 2006, Skillsnet, Cedefop’s network on on various themes, for instance a comparison the early identification of skill needs, worked on ICT skill supply in the United Kingdom on a methodology for forecasting. The goal is and Germany in issue 37, or trends in the to provide a medium-term skill forecast for all development of needs for VET in issue 38, Member States. This research will be or economic analysis of continued education complemented by work with Member States by holders of short-cycle technical diplomas on developing a common approach to in French higher education in issue 39. 10 | Annual report 2006 Developing research | 11
The research findings were also discussed at forecasting, a process which also requires the The journal which was published in its new an Agora conference in October which commitment of governments, social partners layout for the first time in 2006 and which attracted an audience of policy-makers and and other stakeholders. celebrates its 30th birthday in 2007 has researchers. Both publication and conference become a widely acknowledged source on Sector level work, complementing pointed to a need to revise the trend to VET research and policy. The journal was methodological developments concentrated exclude older workers from education and included in the education database (EREC) on identifying skill needs in specific sectors, training and, consequently, exclude them of the US Department of Education and most such as agri-business and forestry. A study on from the labour market. A more realistic conditions have been fulfilled to include the skill needs in nanotechnology was published. response to current demographic trends journal in the ESE bibliographical database This publication was accompanied by a would be to encourage older people to stay in which will further increase visibility of the Skillsnet sector flash; another sector flash employment and to provide them with journal for researchers and provide them with addressed skill needs in tourism. training to secure their employability. another medium for submitting their In addition, results were disseminated Measures need to be taken so older workers (scientific) work. through the first issue of the Skillsnet find better opportunities to participate more newsletter. frequently in lifelong learning, which can be seen as a precondition for their contribution Three issues of Cedefop’s research periodical, to and participation in economic life. the European journal vocational training, were published in 2006. Each issue contained Early identification of skill needs received seven papers which were selected and increasing attention from policy-makers. reviewed in a double blindfold procedure, During 2006, Skillsnet, Cedefop’s network on on various themes, for instance a comparison the early identification of skill needs, worked on ICT skill supply in the United Kingdom on a methodology for forecasting. The goal is and Germany in issue 37, or trends in the to provide a medium-term skill forecast for all development of needs for VET in issue 38, Member States. This research will be or economic analysis of continued education complemented by work with Member States by holders of short-cycle technical diplomas on developing a common approach to in French higher education in issue 39. 12 | Annual report 2006 Reporting and facilitating a concerted approach | 13
Reporting and facilitating a concerted approach
The main objective of this area of work is to Cedefop made a substantial contribution to The concept of the European credit system for A study on ensuring the quality of VET make an effective contribution to developing defining and structuring the EQF. VET was finalised and the Commission started systems by defining expected outcomes was and implementing common European tools In 2006, the Commission adopted and public consultation on the proposal in 2006. completed in 2006 and communicated to the and frameworks relevant to vocational submitted a recommendation on establishing Commission’s cluster on learning outcomes. The review of progress achieved by Member education and training. In the context of the a European qualifications framework to the Cedefop also contributed to the conference States in implementing the 2004 Council Education and training 2010 agenda and the European Parliament and the (Education) on quality assurance under the Austrian resolution on lifelong guidance successfully Copenhagen process, Cedefop provides Council. Cedefop also disseminated the EQF Presidency. contributed to the Fininsh Presidency concepts and methodologies, promotes developments, both in and outside Europe. conference in November 2006. To support the focus group on teachers and debate, benchmarking and a concerted For example, presentations were made at the It highlighted the main results and indicated trainers in VET, established in 2006 as a approach. By bringing information together DG8 summit in Russia in spring 2006 and the key policy considerations for the future. subgroup of the teachers and trainers cluster, from various sources, Cedefop provides a EU-India dialogue. A new focus in 2006 was a peer learning activity on improving platform for sharing knowledge and expertise the shift towards learning outcomes, which is Cedefop provided support to the European discourse between teachers and working life for policy development. central for implementing the EQF, ECVET and network on quality assurance in VET (ENQA- was organised. The training the trainers validation of nonformal learning. VET) and promoted work on developing Cedefop continued its close involvement in network (TTnet) workshop examined the Cedefop launched a comparative study to quality assurance and related indicators and the clusters and working groups set up by the competences VET professionals will need in help understand better how the shift towards instruments. A pilot study on quality European Commission to implement the an enlarged European area. learning outcomes will affect vocational approaches in VET in European small and education and training 2010 agenda. education and training systems and national mediumsized enterprises helped to bring the Outcomes of the pilot project on defining the Cedefop provided scientific and technical qualification frameworks. Cedefop is a quality approach closer to the needs of VET profession indicated the feasibility of a support in the fields of learning outcomes member of the technical working group on sectors at European and national levels. comparative approach. This will stimulate and validation of non-formal learning, the ECVET and actively supports development progress towards a common framework for European qualifications framework (EQF), of a system that could provide a common defining the professions and provide a basis the European credit system for vocational basis for recognising individuals’ learning for professional development of VET teachers education and training (ECVET), quality outcomes gained abroad, so that they can be and trainers. assurance in VET, lifelong guidance, and credited as part of a qualification when teachers and trainers in vocational education coming back home. and training. 12 | Annual report 2006 Reporting and facilitating a concerted approach | 13
Reporting and facilitating a concerted approach
The main objective of this area of work is to Cedefop made a substantial contribution to The concept of the European credit system for A study on ensuring the quality of VET make an effective contribution to developing defining and structuring the EQF. VET was finalised and the Commission started systems by defining expected outcomes was and implementing common European tools In 2006, the Commission adopted and public consultation on the proposal in 2006. completed in 2006 and communicated to the and frameworks relevant to vocational submitted a recommendation on establishing Commission’s cluster on learning outcomes. The review of progress achieved by Member education and training. In the context of the a European qualifications framework to the Cedefop also contributed to the conference States in implementing the 2004 Council Education and training 2010 agenda and the European Parliament and the (Education) on quality assurance under the Austrian resolution on lifelong guidance successfully Copenhagen process, Cedefop provides Council. Cedefop also disseminated the EQF Presidency. contributed to the Fininsh Presidency concepts and methodologies, promotes developments, both in and outside Europe. conference in November 2006. To support the focus group on teachers and debate, benchmarking and a concerted For example, presentations were made at the It highlighted the main results and indicated trainers in VET, established in 2006 as a approach. By bringing information together DG8 summit in Russia in spring 2006 and the key policy considerations for the future. subgroup of the teachers and trainers cluster, from various sources, Cedefop provides a EU-India dialogue. A new focus in 2006 was a peer learning activity on improving platform for sharing knowledge and expertise the shift towards learning outcomes, which is Cedefop provided support to the European discourse between teachers and working life for policy development. central for implementing the EQF, ECVET and network on quality assurance in VET (ENQA- was organised. The training the trainers validation of nonformal learning. VET) and promoted work on developing Cedefop continued its close involvement in network (TTnet) workshop examined the Cedefop launched a comparative study to quality assurance and related indicators and the clusters and working groups set up by the competences VET professionals will need in help understand better how the shift towards instruments. A pilot study on quality European Commission to implement the an enlarged European area. learning outcomes will affect vocational approaches in VET in European small and education and training 2010 agenda. education and training systems and national mediumsized enterprises helped to bring the Outcomes of the pilot project on defining the Cedefop provided scientific and technical qualification frameworks. Cedefop is a quality approach closer to the needs of VET profession indicated the feasibility of a support in the fields of learning outcomes member of the technical working group on sectors at European and national levels. comparative approach. This will stimulate and validation of non-formal learning, the ECVET and actively supports development progress towards a common framework for European qualifications framework (EQF), of a system that could provide a common defining the professions and provide a basis the European credit system for vocational basis for recognising individuals’ learning for professional development of VET teachers education and training (ECVET), quality outcomes gained abroad, so that they can be and trainers. assurance in VET, lifelong guidance, and credited as part of a qualification when teachers and trainers in vocational education coming back home. and training. 14 | Annual report 2006 Reporting and facilitating a concerted approach | 15
Work on the Europass instruments and A conference on establishing a long-term As in previous years, short descriptions of website in cooperation with the European strategy for e-skills was organised by DG VET systems of countries holding the EU Commission and national Europass centres in Enterprise and Cedefop in autumn 2006. presidencies in 2006 (Austria and Finland) Member States has further progressed. The conference attracted 150 participants were published. For the first time, these Europass is now available in 23 languages. from 27 countries representing governments, publications were accompanied by flyers The frequency of European citizens visits to social partner organisations, universities, providing a spotlight on VET. The flyers briefly the Europass website to download leading ICT companies and EU institutions. review respective national VET systems. information or create online documents has A conference declaration was endorsed by all The meeting of the Directors-General been constantly increasing since its first stakeholders which underlined the urgent of VET (DGVT) was supported by a report on launch in 2005. The average number of visits need to implement a long-term e-skills recent developments in VET providing per day increased to over 8 000 in 2006. agenda. information on EU level initiatives for human Besides the additional language versions, In cooperation with members of Cedefop’s resource development, Cedefop activities and a webbased Europass mobility management ReferNet, covering 27 countries statistical information. tool has been developed. Europass is an (EU-25 plus Iceland and Norway), reporting excellent example of a European instrument on developments of vocational education and which directly benefits European citizens training continued. By December 2006, (see also Europass statistics in annex). 71 national reports on VET specific themes and two comparative studies on financing VET and training VET teachers and trainers were available online in the national VET systems database (eKnowVET) on the European training village. 14 | Annual report 2006 Reporting and facilitating a concerted approach | 15
Work on the Europass instruments and A conference on establishing a long-term As in previous years, short descriptions of website in cooperation with the European strategy for e-skills was organised by DG VET systems of countries holding the EU Commission and national Europass centres in Enterprise and Cedefop in autumn 2006. presidencies in 2006 (Austria and Finland) Member States has further progressed. The conference attracted 150 participants were published. For the first time, these Europass is now available in 23 languages. from 27 countries representing governments, publications were accompanied by flyers The frequency of European citizens visits to social partner organisations, universities, providing a spotlight on VET. The flyers briefly the Europass website to download leading ICT companies and EU institutions. review respective national VET systems. information or create online documents has A conference declaration was endorsed by all The meeting of the Directors-General been constantly increasing since its first stakeholders which underlined the urgent of VET (DGVT) was supported by a report on launch in 2005. The average number of visits need to implement a long-term e-skills recent developments in VET providing per day increased to over 8 000 in 2006. agenda. information on EU level initiatives for human Besides the additional language versions, In cooperation with members of Cedefop’s resource development, Cedefop activities and a webbased Europass mobility management ReferNet, covering 27 countries statistical information. tool has been developed. Europass is an (EU-25 plus Iceland and Norway), reporting excellent example of a European instrument on developments of vocational education and which directly benefits European citizens training continued. By December 2006, (see also Europass statistics in annex). 71 national reports on VET specific themes and two comparative studies on financing VET and training VET teachers and trainers were available online in the national VET systems database (eKnowVET) on the European training village. 16 | Annual report 2006 Exchange and supporting partners | 17
Exchange and supporting partners
Providing a platform for exchanging ideas and However, continued efforts to ensure In cooperation with Eurofound a joint seminar Work on sectoral approaches further information is important to foster common participation of social partners are necessary. was organised in Thessaloniki on the role of progressed. A discussion paper on the main understanding, recognition and further Only 32 % of the targeted 40 % of competence and qualification development in features of sectoral approaches was finalised development of VET. participants came from the social partners. fostering workforce mobility. This supported and will be disseminated in 2007. the European year of workers’ mobility. Sectoral activities will also feature The annual study visits programme Several study visits in 2006 were devoted to In autumn 2006, Eurofound and Cedefop prominently in the implementation phase of conference took place in May 2006, in Dublin. specific sectors, for instance tourism, sports, concluded a formal cooperation agreement to the European qualification framework. It concentrated on assessing 2005 banking and finance, metallurgical and ensure coherence and complementarity of A study on sectoral training funds was experiences, preparing the 2007 programme chemical industry, and information activities and promote even closer launched and finalised. Results of this study and first thoughts on future changes under technology. In March 2006, in cooperation cooperation between the two agencies. will be available at the end of 2007. the new lifelong learning programme 2007-13 with the European Commission, Cedefop This will primarily benefit the social partners which will have an impact on organisation of organised a seminar on financing and Increased and better support from the social and allow for increased synergy. the study visits programme from 2008 investment in vocational education and partners requires a good understanding of onwards. In 2006, almost 850 participants training in Budapest. The contributions With the financial support of Phare and in the needs of employers’ and employees’ benefited from 68 study visits organised in 29 demonstrated that despite different close cooperation with the ETF, Cedefop organisations. With this in mind, Cedefop countries. Participants evaluated study visits approaches prevailing in different countries continued the process of familiarising launched a study on the needs of social as effective, coherent with the themes there is a common understanding that acceding and candidate countries. partners. Results of this study will also be announced and found them relevant for their investments in and financing of vocational These activities were coordinated by the ETF- available at the end of 2007. professional interest. Of participants, 83 % education and training should be a shared Cedefop joint working group. Cedefop also cooperated with DG Enterprise were either highly satisfied or satisfied with responsibility between governments, In jointly organised familiarisation workshops, and DG Employment to combine efforts and the study visits they attended, 16 % were individuals and employers. Cedefop staff became acquainted with the further develop sectoral approaches. fairly satisfied. Most objectives of the study situation in candidate countries. In cooperation with the social partners, visits programme in 2006 were more Representatives from these countries learned Cedefop organised a peer learning activity in than reached. about VET policies and Cedefop’s activities Portugal which dealt with restructuring and and services. managing industrial changes. 16 | Annual report 2006 Exchange and supporting partners | 17
Exchange and supporting partners
Providing a platform for exchanging ideas and However, continued efforts to ensure In cooperation with Eurofound a joint seminar Work on sectoral approaches further information is important to foster common participation of social partners are necessary. was organised in Thessaloniki on the role of progressed. A discussion paper on the main understanding, recognition and further Only 32 % of the targeted 40 % of competence and qualification development in features of sectoral approaches was finalised development of VET. participants came from the social partners. fostering workforce mobility. This supported and will be disseminated in 2007. the European year of workers’ mobility. Sectoral activities will also feature The annual study visits programme Several study visits in 2006 were devoted to In autumn 2006, Eurofound and Cedefop prominently in the implementation phase of conference took place in May 2006, in Dublin. specific sectors, for instance tourism, sports, concluded a formal cooperation agreement to the European qualification framework. It concentrated on assessing 2005 banking and finance, metallurgical and ensure coherence and complementarity of A study on sectoral training funds was experiences, preparing the 2007 programme chemical industry, and information activities and promote even closer launched and finalised. Results of this study and first thoughts on future changes under technology. In March 2006, in cooperation cooperation between the two agencies. will be available at the end of 2007. the new lifelong learning programme 2007-13 with the European Commission, Cedefop This will primarily benefit the social partners which will have an impact on organisation of organised a seminar on financing and Increased and better support from the social and allow for increased synergy. the study visits programme from 2008 investment in vocational education and partners requires a good understanding of onwards. In 2006, almost 850 participants training in Budapest. The contributions With the financial support of Phare and in the needs of employers’ and employees’ benefited from 68 study visits organised in 29 demonstrated that despite different close cooperation with the ETF, Cedefop organisations. With this in mind, Cedefop countries. Participants evaluated study visits approaches prevailing in different countries continued the process of familiarising launched a study on the needs of social as effective, coherent with the themes there is a common understanding that acceding and candidate countries. partners. Results of this study will also be announced and found them relevant for their investments in and financing of vocational These activities were coordinated by the ETF- available at the end of 2007. professional interest. Of participants, 83 % education and training should be a shared Cedefop joint working group. Cedefop also cooperated with DG Enterprise were either highly satisfied or satisfied with responsibility between governments, In jointly organised familiarisation workshops, and DG Employment to combine efforts and the study visits they attended, 16 % were individuals and employers. Cedefop staff became acquainted with the further develop sectoral approaches. fairly satisfied. Most objectives of the study situation in candidate countries. In cooperation with the social partners, visits programme in 2006 were more Representatives from these countries learned Cedefop organised a peer learning activity in than reached. about VET policies and Cedefop’s activities Portugal which dealt with restructuring and and services. managing industrial changes. 18 | Annual report 2006 Information, communication and dissemination | 19
Information, communication and dissemination
The main objective is to raise the visibility of During reorganisation of the administrative To promote the vocational education and In the context of a larger web project, results of Cedefop’s work and to collect, services, at the beginning of 2006, a special training bibliography, a leaflet was printed Cedefop’s website has been redesigned and document and process information on VET in group, public relations, was formed which and efforts were made to use national restructured. In 2006, design of a new the European Union and beyond. Information comprised press relations, conference ReferNet web pages to disseminate available Cedefop intranet was well advanced which is organised in a way which allows the Centre services, visitors service, and web content information. On average the number of will replace the old intranet in the first quarter to respond quickly and comprehensively management. monthly visits to the library has increased by of 2007. to requests for information on VET from over 30 %. In 2006, Cedefop’s library indexed on average To harmonise Cedefop’s various websites and in-house experts as well as from stakeholders 560 new documents per month. About 1 800 Cedefop is constantly monitoring several build consistent and functional architecture, outside Cedefop. records have been submitted by ReferNet sources for VET news and disseminates consulting services were procured at the end The area also provides several horizontal members in addition. An audit and information through several news channels. of 2006. Results of the consultants’ work will services such as language support, management review of library services On average around 45 news items are be available in the first half of 2007 and will management of ReferNet, record resulted in confirmation of the ISO published every month in ETV news and every provide a basis for improvements in content management, mail registration and archives. certification of the library services. month an ETV newsletter is published online. management and designing an appropriate A dedicated service is responsible for It indicated further improvements could be Some news items are also disseminated web architecture. The unification and review preparing and the producing hard made by providing dynamic bibliographies through Cedefop’s webpage and on of Cedefop’s various websites will also have a copy publications. and new acquisition lists. The library also Cedefop’s intranet. major impact on the ETV for which provides monthly statistics on the visibility restructuring and streamlining is foreseen of the Centre (see also visibility statistics in 2007. in annex). 18 | Annual report 2006 Information, communication and dissemination | 19
Information, communication and dissemination
The main objective is to raise the visibility of During reorganisation of the administrative To promote the vocational education and In the context of a larger web project, results of Cedefop’s work and to collect, services, at the beginning of 2006, a special training bibliography, a leaflet was printed Cedefop’s website has been redesigned and document and process information on VET in group, public relations, was formed which and efforts were made to use national restructured. In 2006, design of a new the European Union and beyond. Information comprised press relations, conference ReferNet web pages to disseminate available Cedefop intranet was well advanced which is organised in a way which allows the Centre services, visitors service, and web content information. On average the number of will replace the old intranet in the first quarter to respond quickly and comprehensively management. monthly visits to the library has increased by of 2007. to requests for information on VET from over 30 %. In 2006, Cedefop’s library indexed on average To harmonise Cedefop’s various websites and in-house experts as well as from stakeholders 560 new documents per month. About 1 800 Cedefop is constantly monitoring several build consistent and functional architecture, outside Cedefop. records have been submitted by ReferNet sources for VET news and disseminates consulting services were procured at the end The area also provides several horizontal members in addition. An audit and information through several news channels. of 2006. Results of the consultants’ work will services such as language support, management review of library services On average around 45 news items are be available in the first half of 2007 and will management of ReferNet, record resulted in confirmation of the ISO published every month in ETV news and every provide a basis for improvements in content management, mail registration and archives. certification of the library services. month an ETV newsletter is published online. management and designing an appropriate A dedicated service is responsible for It indicated further improvements could be Some news items are also disseminated web architecture. The unification and review preparing and the producing hard made by providing dynamic bibliographies through Cedefop’s webpage and on of Cedefop’s various websites will also have a copy publications. and new acquisition lists. The library also Cedefop’s intranet. major impact on the ETV for which provides monthly statistics on the visibility restructuring and streamlining is foreseen of the Centre (see also visibility statistics in 2007. in annex). 20 | Annual report 2006 Information, communication and dissemination | 21
In 2006, 24 new titles were produced by All necessary measures were taken for This was a first step in reorienting the Cedefop’s publication service. In addition, two libraries to include the journal in their network which will continue in 2007. issues of the Centre’s newspaper Cedefop electronic collections. General mailing lists The reorientation will not only mark a info were published in English, French and were revised and e-mail lists were established transition to a multiannual framework German. Cedefop info also contained articles to alert readers of Cedefop’s publications and but also to a work programme adapted contributed by ReferNet members, along with to inform them of new editions. to policy reporting. Cooperation with ReferNet information on Cedefop activities. members will increasingly focus on analysis Negotiations with the Publications Office’s and assessment of developments and As mentioned earlier, three issues of the network of sales agents to establish links implementation of priorities of the European journal vocational training were between Cedefop’s bookshop and their e- Copenhagen process and common published. Although subscriptions only partly commerce sites also began. It is hoped instruments. First steps towards the new indicate the success of a scientific journal, negotiations can be concluded in 2007. Member States as of January 2007, Bulgaria efforts to increase subscriptions were To reach a wider public Cedefop produced and Romania participating in ReferNet were successful. In addition, efforts were made to several press releases on publications, taken and will be concluded in 2007. improve the marketing of the journal. conferences and exhibitions which were Progress was also achieved in attempts to widely distributed. In 2006, a new legal and develop a common effort with ReferNet contractual framework was put in place for members to distribute information in Member ReferNet. States. By the end of 2006, 23 national ReferNet websites were online for disseminating ReferNet and Cedefop information in national languages. 20 | Annual report 2006 Information, communication and dissemination | 21
In 2006, 24 new titles were produced by All necessary measures were taken for This was a first step in reorienting the Cedefop’s publication service. In addition, two libraries to include the journal in their network which will continue in 2007. issues of the Centre’s newspaper Cedefop electronic collections. General mailing lists The reorientation will not only mark a info were published in English, French and were revised and e-mail lists were established transition to a multiannual framework German. Cedefop info also contained articles to alert readers of Cedefop’s publications and but also to a work programme adapted contributed by ReferNet members, along with to inform them of new editions. to policy reporting. Cooperation with ReferNet information on Cedefop activities. members will increasingly focus on analysis Negotiations with the Publications Office’s and assessment of developments and As mentioned earlier, three issues of the network of sales agents to establish links implementation of priorities of the European journal vocational training were between Cedefop’s bookshop and their e- Copenhagen process and common published. Although subscriptions only partly commerce sites also began. It is hoped instruments. First steps towards the new indicate the success of a scientific journal, negotiations can be concluded in 2007. Member States as of January 2007, Bulgaria efforts to increase subscriptions were To reach a wider public Cedefop produced and Romania participating in ReferNet were successful. In addition, efforts were made to several press releases on publications, taken and will be concluded in 2007. improve the marketing of the journal. conferences and exhibitions which were Progress was also achieved in attempts to widely distributed. In 2006, a new legal and develop a common effort with ReferNet contractual framework was put in place for members to distribute information in Member ReferNet. States. By the end of 2006, 23 national ReferNet websites were online for disseminating ReferNet and Cedefop information in national languages. 22 | Annual report 2006 Directorate, administration, facilities and resources | 23
Directorate, administration, facilities and resources
In 2006, Cedefop’s new directorate completed Reorganising the administrative services and Developing the MASPP, adopting several its revision of planning and reporting establishing an internal audit function was by implementing guidelines, further streamlining procedures and developed an activity- and large completed although recruitments for recruitment procedures, revising personal files, oriented work programme for 2007 focused some key functions will only be concluded in as well as progress in establishing an on policy priorities. In 2006, major efforts 2007. Reorganisation of the administrative integrated HR management tool are other were undertaken to improve the internal services concerned procurement and finance, examples of measures taken in this area. control environment and implement the audit and information and communication In December 2006, consulting services for commendations. Main activities were technology as well as facilities. The measures competence mapping relative to the needs tightening procurement rules taken in procurement were implemented of the Centre were procured. First results and a strengthening of the internal successfully, and legality and regularity are expected in the first half of 2007. control environment. of procedures 2006 was confirmed in an audit Reorganisation of the information by the IAS in December 2006. The annual management plan for 2007 and communication technology services includes for the first time a systematic On human resources management, Cedefop, and facilities concentrated all ICT personnel ex ante risk assessment. After a first in cooperation with the European Commission and reassigned facilities to this reorganisation of administrative services, and other agencies agreed on guidelines for a administrative service. implemented in 2006, alignment of the multiannual staff policy plan. Cedefop’s organisational structure will be concluded in multiannual staff policy plan was drafted, 2007 by adapting the operational services to discussed and, in December 2006, submitted Cedefop’s priorities. to the European Commission for comments. (In the meantime, Cedefop’s multiannual staff policy plan (MASPP) was adopted in March 2007.) 22 | Annual report 2006 Directorate, administration, facilities and resources | 23
Directorate, administration, facilities and resources
In 2006, Cedefop’s new directorate completed Reorganising the administrative services and Developing the MASPP, adopting several its revision of planning and reporting establishing an internal audit function was by implementing guidelines, further streamlining procedures and developed an activity- and large completed although recruitments for recruitment procedures, revising personal files, oriented work programme for 2007 focused some key functions will only be concluded in as well as progress in establishing an on policy priorities. In 2006, major efforts 2007. Reorganisation of the administrative integrated HR management tool are other were undertaken to improve the internal services concerned procurement and finance, examples of measures taken in this area. control environment and implement the audit and information and communication In December 2006, consulting services for commendations. Main activities were technology as well as facilities. The measures competence mapping relative to the needs tightening procurement rules taken in procurement were implemented of the Centre were procured. First results and a strengthening of the internal successfully, and legality and regularity are expected in the first half of 2007. control environment. of procedures 2006 was confirmed in an audit Reorganisation of the information by the IAS in December 2006. The annual management plan for 2007 and communication technology services includes for the first time a systematic On human resources management, Cedefop, and facilities concentrated all ICT personnel ex ante risk assessment. After a first in cooperation with the European Commission and reassigned facilities to this reorganisation of administrative services, and other agencies agreed on guidelines for a administrative service. implemented in 2006, alignment of the multiannual staff policy plan. Cedefop’s organisational structure will be concluded in multiannual staff policy plan was drafted, 2007 by adapting the operational services to discussed and, in December 2006, submitted Cedefop’s priorities. to the European Commission for comments. (In the meantime, Cedefop’s multiannual staff policy plan (MASPP) was adopted in March 2007.) 24 | Annual report 2006 Annexes | 25
annexes
I Cedefop’s Governing Board 2006
II Cedefop ‘visibility’ – performance indicators
Budget implementation Conclusion III Human resources In 2006, more than 92 % of the budget was While the Centre made good progress implemented. While budget implementation in 2006 to implement an effective internal IV in Title 3 (operational expenditure) and Title 2 control system and establish the necessary were close to 100 %, under-spending organisational and support functions, it will Cedefop staff by area concerned mostly Title 1 (personnel only be possible to conclude the process in expenditure). 2007, and for final implementation of activity- V based budgeting, in 2008. The main reasons for under-spending in Title 1 Study visits calendar were due to defining the new staff policy Continuation of the training strategy put in (multiannual staff policy plan), extension of place is necessary and will be simplified by VI recruitment timing for a better and wider cooperating with the training services of the dissemination of vacancy notices, partly European Commission. An agreement was ETF – Cedefop cooperation unfruitful recruitment procedures and the concluded on cooperation with the other necessity to keep several posts in reserve agencies in 2006. VII because of the need to re-establish middle In 2006, the main focus of administration of Eurofound – Cedefop cooperation management positions in the Centre. the Centre was on designing and (Compare also annex 9: implementing procedures, workflows VIII Budget execution 2006.) and controls. This will shift in 2007 to documentation and increasing the efficiency ReferNet of procedures. IX Budget execution 2006 24 | Annual report 2006 Annexes | 25
annexes
I Cedefop’s Governing Board 2006
II Cedefop ‘visibility’ – performance indicators
Budget implementation Conclusion III Human resources In 2006, more than 92 % of the budget was While the Centre made good progress implemented. While budget implementation in 2006 to implement an effective internal IV in Title 3 (operational expenditure) and Title 2 control system and establish the necessary were close to 100 %, under-spending organisational and support functions, it will Cedefop staff by area concerned mostly Title 1 (personnel only be possible to conclude the process in expenditure). 2007, and for final implementation of activity- V based budgeting, in 2008. The main reasons for under-spending in Title 1 Study visits calendar were due to defining the new staff policy Continuation of the training strategy put in (multiannual staff policy plan), extension of place is necessary and will be simplified by VI recruitment timing for a better and wider cooperating with the training services of the dissemination of vacancy notices, partly European Commission. An agreement was ETF – Cedefop cooperation unfruitful recruitment procedures and the concluded on cooperation with the other necessity to keep several posts in reserve agencies in 2006. VII because of the need to re-establish middle In 2006, the main focus of administration of Eurofound – Cedefop cooperation management positions in the Centre. the Centre was on designing and (Compare also annex 9: implementing procedures, workflows VIII Budget execution 2006.) and controls. This will shift in 2007 to documentation and increasing the efficiency ReferNet of procedures. IX Budget execution 2006 26 | Annual report 2006 Cedefop’s governing board 2006 | 27
ANNEX I Cedefop Governing Board (31 December 2006) Cedefop’s Governing Board 2006 An updated list can be found on Cedefop’s website: http://www.cedefop.europa.eu/index.asp?section=2&sub=4
Participating in the Bureau meeting Key decisions • agreed to the procedure for preparing Chairman Mr Peter Rigney the work programme 2007 (a meeting of Employee organisations' representative Irish Congress of Trade Unions The Governing Board met on 16 and 17 the Enlarged Bureau took place on 14 Vice-chairman Mr David Coyne March 2006 in Thessaloniki. and 15 September 2006); consequently adopted the work programme 2007 by European Commission European Commission The meeting was chaired by Mr Peter Rigney. Directorate General Education written procedure ended on 27 October and Culture Director DG EAC/A The Governing Board: 2006; • adopted the decision on the future Vice-chairman Mr Juan Menéndez • adopted the preliminary draft budget consolidated study visits programme by Representative of employers’ Confederación Española de Organizaciones organisations Empresariales - CEOE 2007 and establishment plan 2007; written procedure ended on 27 October 2006; • amended the budget 2006; Vice-chairman Mr Peter Thiele • agreed on the funding of a regular prize • amended its Financial Regulation Government representative Bundesministerium für Bildung und Forschung (http://www.cedefop.europa.eu/index.a for photographic work (first time in 2007 sp?section=2&sub=5&tab=4); on the theme of ‘People at work, people Representative of employees’ Mr Petri Lempinen • confirmed by written procedure (ended in training’) in cooperation with the organisations Finnish Confederation of Salaried Employees STTK on 13 March 2006) the appointment of Thessaloniki Museum of Photography; its new Director, Ms Aviana Bulgarelli, at • noted the reorganisation in Cedefop and that the Directorate shall go forward Government representative Mr Peter Kreiml the end of her probationary period; Bundesministerium für Unterricht, Kunst und Kultur • considered the draft annual report 2005 with the establishment of a multi annual at its meeting in March 2006 and staff policy plan. European Commission Ms Marta Ferreira-Lourenco adopted it by written procedure ended European Commission on 6 June 2006; Directorate General Education and Culture Head of unit A3 • adopted by written procedure ended on 8 June 2006 the assessment of the European Commission Mr Peter Baur Annual report of Cedefop for 2005; European Commission • adopted the 2005 financial accounts by Directorate-General Education and Culture written procedure ended on 9 June 2006 and mandated the Centre to forward the Coordinator, Employers’ group Mr Matthew Higham BUSINESSEUROPE annual accounts and the Governing Board’s opinion on the Centre’s 2005 Coordinator, Employees’ group Mr Joël Decaillon accounts to the European Parliament, Confédération Européenne des Syndicats the Council, the Commission and the Court of Auditors; Observer Ms Kristin Evensen • considered Cedefop’s role in and EEA representative Royal Ministry of Education, contribution to Education and training Research and Church Affairs 2010 activities; 26 | Annual report 2006 Cedefop’s governing board 2006 | 27
ANNEX I Cedefop Governing Board (31 December 2006) Cedefop’s Governing Board 2006 An updated list can be found on Cedefop’s website: http://www.cedefop.europa.eu/index.asp?section=2&sub=4
Participating in the Bureau meeting Key decisions • agreed to the procedure for preparing Chairman Mr Peter Rigney the work programme 2007 (a meeting of Employee organisations' representative Irish Congress of Trade Unions The Governing Board met on 16 and 17 the Enlarged Bureau took place on 14 Vice-chairman Mr David Coyne March 2006 in Thessaloniki. and 15 September 2006); consequently adopted the work programme 2007 by European Commission European Commission The meeting was chaired by Mr Peter Rigney. Directorate General Education written procedure ended on 27 October and Culture Director DG EAC/A The Governing Board: 2006; • adopted the decision on the future Vice-chairman Mr Juan Menéndez • adopted the preliminary draft budget consolidated study visits programme by Representative of employers’ Confederación Española de Organizaciones organisations Empresariales - CEOE 2007 and establishment plan 2007; written procedure ended on 27 October 2006; • amended the budget 2006; Vice-chairman Mr Peter Thiele • agreed on the funding of a regular prize • amended its Financial Regulation Government representative Bundesministerium für Bildung und Forschung (http://www.cedefop.europa.eu/index.a for photographic work (first time in 2007 sp?section=2&sub=5&tab=4); on the theme of ‘People at work, people Representative of employees’ Mr Petri Lempinen • confirmed by written procedure (ended in training’) in cooperation with the organisations Finnish Confederation of Salaried Employees STTK on 13 March 2006) the appointment of Thessaloniki Museum of Photography; its new Director, Ms Aviana Bulgarelli, at • noted the reorganisation in Cedefop and that the Directorate shall go forward Government representative Mr Peter Kreiml the end of her probationary period; Bundesministerium für Unterricht, Kunst und Kultur • considered the draft annual report 2005 with the establishment of a multi annual at its meeting in March 2006 and staff policy plan. European Commission Ms Marta Ferreira-Lourenco adopted it by written procedure ended European Commission on 6 June 2006; Directorate General Education and Culture Head of unit A3 • adopted by written procedure ended on 8 June 2006 the assessment of the European Commission Mr Peter Baur Annual report of Cedefop for 2005; European Commission • adopted the 2005 financial accounts by Directorate-General Education and Culture written procedure ended on 9 June 2006 and mandated the Centre to forward the Coordinator, Employers’ group Mr Matthew Higham BUSINESSEUROPE annual accounts and the Governing Board’s opinion on the Centre’s 2005 Coordinator, Employees’ group Mr Joël Decaillon accounts to the European Parliament, Confédération Européenne des Syndicats the Council, the Commission and the Court of Auditors; Observer Ms Kristin Evensen • considered Cedefop’s role in and EEA representative Royal Ministry of Education, contribution to Education and training Research and Church Affairs 2010 activities; 28 | Annual report 2006 Cedefop’s governing board 2006 | 29
Cedefop Governing Board Members (1) Government Employees organisations’ Employers organisations’ representatives representatives representatives Government Employees organisations’ Employers organisations’ representatives representatives representatives IE Mr Patrick Hayden Mr Peter Rigney Ms Jenny Hayes Employment and Training Chairman IBEC BE (rota system) Mr Jean-Paul Delcroix Mr Jan Delfosse Strategy Irish Congress of Trade Ms Micheline Scheys Fédération Générale du F.E.D.I.S. Department of Entreprise, Unions Mr Alain Diseur Travail de Belgique Trade and Employment Ministry of Education and Training IT Mr Andrea Montanino Ms Mietta Timi Mr Claudio Gentili Ministry of Labour and UIL Confindustria CZ Mr Miroslav Prochaska Mr Radovan Langer Mr Pavel Chejn Social Affairs National Institute of Technical Czech-Moravian Confederation The Czech Association of Directorate General for and Vocational Education of Trade Unions Employers in Energy Sector Training Policies (UCOFPL) (CSZE). CY Mr Michael Physentzides Mr Nicos Nicolaou Mr George Pantelides DK Mr Villy Hovard Pedersen Mr Erik Schmidt Mr Henrik Bach Mortensen Human Resource Cyprus Workers' Cyprus Employers & Undervisningsministeriet Salaried Employees Dansk Arbejdsgiverforening Development Authority Confederation SEK Industrialists Federation and Civil Servants Ministry of labour and social Confederation (FTF-DK) insurance
DE Mr Peter Thiele Mr Hans-Detlev Küller Ms Barbara Dorn LV Mr Gunars Krusts Ms Beata Jakubova Ms Marina Pankova Vice-Chairman Deutscher Gewerkschafts- Bundesvereinigung der Ministry of Education and Free Trade Union Latvian Employers' Bundesministerium für bund - DGB Deutschen Science Confederation of Latvia - Confederation Bildung und Forschung Arbeitgeberverbände LBAS
EE Mr Kalle Toom Ms Kaja Toomsalu Mr Tarmo Kriis LT Mr Romualdas Pusvaskis Ms Tatjana Babrauskiene Ms Laura Sirvydiene Estonian Ministry of Confederation of Estonian Estonian Employers' Ministry of Education and Lithuanian Trade Union Lithuanian Confederation Education and Research Trade Unions Confederation Science Confederation of Industrialists
EL Mr Stavros Stavrou Mr Georgios Dassis Mr Evangelos Boumis LU Mr Gilbert Engel Ms Renata Santini Mr Paul Krier G.S.E.E. Titan Cement Company S.A. Ministère de l'Education IFES/CGT-L Chambre des Métiers du nationale et de la Formation Grand Duché du Luxembourg ES Ms Pilar Gómez Munoz Ms Mar Rodriguez Torres Mr Juan Menéndez professionnelle Ministerio de Trabajo UGT Vice-Chair y Asuntos Sociales Confederación Española de Gestion de Formacion Organizaciones HU Ms Ildikó Modláné Görgényi Ms Gabriella Lipka Baski Mr Zoltán Pete Ocupacional del Servicio Empresariales - CEOE National Institute of MKSZSZ National Federation of Publico de Empleo Estatal Vocational Education Hungarian Contractors
FR Mr Pierre Le Douaron Mr Jean-Claude Quentin Mr Bernard Falck MT Mr Paul A. Attard Mr Joseph P. DeGiovanni Mr Emanuel Said Ministère des affaires Force Ouvrière - F.O. Mouvement des Entreprises Ministry of Education, Youth Malta Union of Teachers Malta Federation of Industry sociales, du travail et de la de France - MEDEF and Employment solidarité 28 | Annual report 2006 Cedefop’s governing board 2006 | 29
Cedefop Governing Board Members (1) Government Employees organisations’ Employers organisations’ representatives representatives representatives Government Employees organisations’ Employers organisations’ representatives representatives representatives IE Mr Patrick Hayden Mr Peter Rigney Ms Jenny Hayes Employment and Training Chairman IBEC BE (rota system) Mr Jean-Paul Delcroix Mr Jan Delfosse Strategy Irish Congress of Trade Ms Micheline Scheys Fédération Générale du F.E.D.I.S. Department of Entreprise, Unions Mr Alain Diseur Travail de Belgique Trade and Employment Ministry of Education and Training IT Mr Andrea Montanino Ms Mietta Timi Mr Claudio Gentili Ministry of Labour and UIL Confindustria CZ Mr Miroslav Prochaska Mr Radovan Langer Mr Pavel Chejn Social Affairs National Institute of Technical Czech-Moravian Confederation The Czech Association of Directorate General for and Vocational Education of Trade Unions Employers in Energy Sector Training Policies (UCOFPL) (CSZE). CY Mr Michael Physentzides Mr Nicos Nicolaou Mr George Pantelides DK Mr Villy Hovard Pedersen Mr Erik Schmidt Mr Henrik Bach Mortensen Human Resource Cyprus Workers' Cyprus Employers & Undervisningsministeriet Salaried Employees Dansk Arbejdsgiverforening Development Authority Confederation SEK Industrialists Federation and Civil Servants Ministry of labour and social Confederation (FTF-DK) insurance
DE Mr Peter Thiele Mr Hans-Detlev Küller Ms Barbara Dorn LV Mr Gunars Krusts Ms Beata Jakubova Ms Marina Pankova Vice-Chairman Deutscher Gewerkschafts- Bundesvereinigung der Ministry of Education and Free Trade Union Latvian Employers' Bundesministerium für bund - DGB Deutschen Science Confederation of Latvia - Confederation Bildung und Forschung Arbeitgeberverbände LBAS
EE Mr Kalle Toom Ms Kaja Toomsalu Mr Tarmo Kriis LT Mr Romualdas Pusvaskis Ms Tatjana Babrauskiene Ms Laura Sirvydiene Estonian Ministry of Confederation of Estonian Estonian Employers' Ministry of Education and Lithuanian Trade Union Lithuanian Confederation Education and Research Trade Unions Confederation Science Confederation of Industrialists
EL Mr Stavros Stavrou Mr Georgios Dassis Mr Evangelos Boumis LU Mr Gilbert Engel Ms Renata Santini Mr Paul Krier G.S.E.E. Titan Cement Company S.A. Ministère de l'Education IFES/CGT-L Chambre des Métiers du nationale et de la Formation Grand Duché du Luxembourg ES Ms Pilar Gómez Munoz Ms Mar Rodriguez Torres Mr Juan Menéndez professionnelle Ministerio de Trabajo UGT Vice-Chair y Asuntos Sociales Confederación Española de Gestion de Formacion Organizaciones HU Ms Ildikó Modláné Görgényi Ms Gabriella Lipka Baski Mr Zoltán Pete Ocupacional del Servicio Empresariales - CEOE National Institute of MKSZSZ National Federation of Publico de Empleo Estatal Vocational Education Hungarian Contractors
FR Mr Pierre Le Douaron Mr Jean-Claude Quentin Mr Bernard Falck MT Mr Paul A. Attard Mr Joseph P. DeGiovanni Mr Emanuel Said Ministère des affaires Force Ouvrière - F.O. Mouvement des Entreprises Ministry of Education, Youth Malta Union of Teachers Malta Federation of Industry sociales, du travail et de la de France - MEDEF and Employment solidarité 30 | Annual report 2006 Cedefop’s governing board 2006 | 31
Government Employees organisations’ Employers organisations’ European Commission representatives (2) representatives representatives representatives Ms Odile Quintin NL Mr Marcel Nollen Mr Bart Bruggeman Mr Jan Willem van den Braak Directorate General Ministerie van Onderwijs, Christelijk Nationaal Vereiniging VNO-NCW Education and Culture Cultuur en Wetenschappen Vakverbond (CNV) Director-General Mr David Coyne AT Mr Peter Kreiml Mr Alexander Prischl Mr Gerhard Riemer Vice-Chair Bundesministerium für Österreichischer Industriellenvereinigung Directorate General Unterricht, Kunst Gewerkschaftsbund - ÖGB Education and Culture und Kultur Director DG EAC/A Life Long Learning: Education PL Mr Krzysztof Kafel Mr Bogdan Olszewski Mr Josef Jacek Hordejuk and Training Policies Ministry of National NSZZ Solidarnosc The Chamber of Craftmanship Education and Sport and Enterprise Ms Marta Ferreira-Lourenco Directorate General PT Ms Maria da Conceição Mr Joaquim João Dias da Mr José Sanchez Ramirez Education and Culture Afonso Silva Head of unit A3 DGERT UGT Vocational Training and Adult Employment and Vocational Education Training Mr Peter Baur Directorate General SI Ms Elizabeta Skuber Mr Gregor Miklic Mr Samo Hribar Milic Education and Culture Osterman Association of Free Trade Association of Employers of Ministry of Labour, Unions of Slovenia - ZSSS Slovenia Family and Social Affairs Government Employees organisations’ Employers organisations’ representatives representatives representatives SK Mr Juraj Vantuch Mr Dusan Harvan Mr Daniel Hrdina Ministry of Education Confederation of Trade Association of Employers of Unions of the Slovak Republic Transport, Post Offices & Coordinators - KOZ SR Telecommunications of the Slovak Republic Mr Joël Decaillon Mr Matthew Higham Confédération européenne BUSINESSEUROPE FI Ms Tarja Riihimäki Mr Petri Lempinen Ms Tarja Tuominen des Syndicats Ministry of Education Finnish Confederation of Confederation of Finnish Salaried Employees STTK Industry and Employers - TT Observers
SE Ms Carina Lindén Mr Johannes Hylander Mr Karin Thapper IS Ms Kristrun Isaksdottir TCO Sweden The Association of Swedish Ministry of Education and Ministry of Education, Science Engineering Industries Science and Culture
UK Ms Pauline Charles Mr Paul Mackney Mr Anthony Thompson NO Ms Kristin Evensen Joint International Unit - NATFHE Confederation of British Mr Helge Halvorsen Mr Per Syversen Royal Ministry of Education, Department for Education Industry - CBI Confederation of Norwegian Norwegian confederation of and Skills Research and Church Affairs Business and Industry Trade Unions
(1) OJ C 240 of 05.10.2006 (2) OJ C 88, 25.3.2000 30 | Annual report 2006 Cedefop’s governing board 2006 | 31
Government Employees organisations’ Employers organisations’ European Commission representatives (2) representatives representatives representatives Ms Odile Quintin NL Mr Marcel Nollen Mr Bart Bruggeman Mr Jan Willem van den Braak Directorate General Ministerie van Onderwijs, Christelijk Nationaal Vereiniging VNO-NCW Education and Culture Cultuur en Wetenschappen Vakverbond (CNV) Director-General Mr David Coyne AT Mr Peter Kreiml Mr Alexander Prischl Mr Gerhard Riemer Vice-Chair Bundesministerium für Österreichischer Industriellenvereinigung Directorate General Unterricht, Kunst Gewerkschaftsbund - ÖGB Education and Culture und Kultur Director DG EAC/A Life Long Learning: Education PL Mr Krzysztof Kafel Mr Bogdan Olszewski Mr Josef Jacek Hordejuk and Training Policies Ministry of National NSZZ Solidarnosc The Chamber of Craftmanship Education and Sport and Enterprise Ms Marta Ferreira-Lourenco Directorate General PT Ms Maria da Conceição Mr Joaquim João Dias da Mr José Sanchez Ramirez Education and Culture Afonso Silva Head of unit A3 DGERT UGT Vocational Training and Adult Employment and Vocational Education Training Mr Peter Baur Directorate General SI Ms Elizabeta Skuber Mr Gregor Miklic Mr Samo Hribar Milic Education and Culture Osterman Association of Free Trade Association of Employers of Ministry of Labour, Unions of Slovenia - ZSSS Slovenia Family and Social Affairs Government Employees organisations’ Employers organisations’ representatives representatives representatives SK Mr Juraj Vantuch Mr Dusan Harvan Mr Daniel Hrdina Ministry of Education Confederation of Trade Association of Employers of Unions of the Slovak Republic Transport, Post Offices & Coordinators - KOZ SR Telecommunications of the Slovak Republic Mr Joël Decaillon Mr Matthew Higham Confédération européenne BUSINESSEUROPE FI Ms Tarja Riihimäki Mr Petri Lempinen Ms Tarja Tuominen des Syndicats Ministry of Education Finnish Confederation of Confederation of Finnish Salaried Employees STTK Industry and Employers - TT Observers
SE Ms Carina Lindén Mr Johannes Hylander Mr Karin Thapper IS Ms Kristrun Isaksdottir TCO Sweden The Association of Swedish Ministry of Education and Ministry of Education, Science Engineering Industries Science and Culture
UK Ms Pauline Charles Mr Paul Mackney Mr Anthony Thompson NO Ms Kristin Evensen Joint International Unit - NATFHE Confederation of British Mr Helge Halvorsen Mr Per Syversen Royal Ministry of Education, Department for Education Industry - CBI Confederation of Norwegian Norwegian confederation of and Skills Research and Church Affairs Business and Industry Trade Unions
(1) OJ C 240 of 05.10.2006 (2) OJ C 88, 25.3.2000 32 | Annual report 2006 Cedefop ‘visibility’ performance indicators | 33
ANNEX II ETV users in the older EU Member States (joined before 2004) and the EEA
Cedefop ‘visibility’ performance indicators 8 000 7 000 Dec-06 Electronic media indicators 6 000 Dec-05 Dec-04 5 000 Cedefop website 4 000
Summary of Cedefop website activity 2006 3 000
2 000 Number of successful hits for the entire website 11 072 955 1 000 Number of page views 1 881 967 0 Number of visits 909 215 UK IT DE ELFR ES BE PT NLIE AT FI SE DK NO LU IS Average number of hits per day 30 336 Average number of page views per day 5 156 The total number of ETV registered users in the older EU Member States and EEA increased from 38 444 in December 2004; to 43 325 in December 2005; and to 46 895 in Average number of visits per day 2 491 December 2006, an increase of approximately 8 %. Cedefop’s official website was redesigned and the English version launched in April 2006. The new site has fewer pages and icons, resulting in fewer hits and page views from users ETV users in the newer Member States (joined in 2004) and the acceding and search engines. The fact that the site was only available in English in 2006 also had and candidate countries an impact.
European training village (ETV) 1 200 1 000 Dec-06 Summary of ETV activity 2006 Dec-05 2005 2006 800 Dec-04 Number of ETV registrants 60 440 65 104 600 Number of successful hits for the entire website 17 979 907 17 776 905 Number of page views 3 366 490 3 583 478 400
Number of visits 715 007 656 530 200 Average number of hits per day 49 260 48 703 0 Average number of page views per day 9 223 9 817 ROPL TR HU BGCZ LT SI SK MTEE CY LV HR MK Average number of visits per day 1 958 1 798 ETV Newsletters’ subscription 3 160 3 325 The total number of ETV registered users from the 10 new Member States and the acceding and candidate countries increased from 5 191 end of 2004 to 6 407 in December 2005; and to 7 078 in The number of successful hits for the entire ETV website decreased from 2005 to 2006 December 2006, an increase of approximately 10.5 %. due to the removal of old sections and pages from the ETV website. 32 | Annual report 2006 Cedefop ‘visibility’ performance indicators | 33
ANNEX II ETV users in the older EU Member States (joined before 2004) and the EEA
Cedefop ‘visibility’ performance indicators 8 000 7 000 Dec-06 Electronic media indicators 6 000 Dec-05 Dec-04 5 000 Cedefop website 4 000
Summary of Cedefop website activity 2006 3 000
2 000 Number of successful hits for the entire website 11 072 955 1 000 Number of page views 1 881 967 0 Number of visits 909 215 UK IT DE ELFR ES BE PT NLIE AT FI SE DK NO LU IS Average number of hits per day 30 336 Average number of page views per day 5 156 The total number of ETV registered users in the older EU Member States and EEA increased from 38 444 in December 2004; to 43 325 in December 2005; and to 46 895 in Average number of visits per day 2 491 December 2006, an increase of approximately 8 %. Cedefop’s official website was redesigned and the English version launched in April 2006. The new site has fewer pages and icons, resulting in fewer hits and page views from users ETV users in the newer Member States (joined in 2004) and the acceding and search engines. The fact that the site was only available in English in 2006 also had and candidate countries an impact.
European training village (ETV) 1 200 1 000 Dec-06 Summary of ETV activity 2006 Dec-05 2005 2006 800 Dec-04 Number of ETV registrants 60 440 65 104 600 Number of successful hits for the entire website 17 979 907 17 776 905 Number of page views 3 366 490 3 583 478 400
Number of visits 715 007 656 530 200 Average number of hits per day 49 260 48 703 0 Average number of page views per day 9 223 9 817 ROPL TR HU BGCZ LT SI SK MTEE CY LV HR MK Average number of visits per day 1 958 1 798 ETV Newsletters’ subscription 3 160 3 325 The total number of ETV registered users from the 10 new Member States and the acceding and candidate countries increased from 5 191 end of 2004 to 6 407 in December 2005; and to 7 078 in The number of successful hits for the entire ETV website decreased from 2005 to 2006 December 2006, an increase of approximately 10.5 %. due to the removal of old sections and pages from the ETV website. 34 | Annual report 2006 Cedefop ‘visibility’ performance indicators | 35
ETV newsletter Europass Number of subscribers Introduction 3 500 3 325 3 160 The Europass website was launched on 31 January 2005 in English and French. 23 languages 3 000 (EU, EEE + CC) are now online: 2 500 • German (April 2005) 2 427 • Danish, Dutch, Greek, Spanish and Swedish (June 2005) 2 000 • Portuguese (July 2005) 1 862 2 369 1 500 • Italian (September 2005) • Finnish (October 2005) 1 000 • Estonian (November 2005)
500 • Latvian, Lithuanian and Slovak (February 2006) • Norwegian and Polish (March 2006) 0 2002 2003 20042005 2006 • Bulgarian, Czech, Hungarian and Slovene (May 2006) • Turkish ( September 2006) The chart above shows the increase of subscribers to Cedefop’s ETV newsletter in the period 2002 to • Maltese (December 2006) 2006. As of 2006, there are 3 325 subscribers receiving the monthly ETV newsletter. Croatian, Icelandic and Romanian will be released soon.
Technical developments Visitors trend Main developments carried out since the launch of the site include:
90 May 2005: 80 • faster CV / ELP online generation tools; 70 • support for the XML and OpenOffice formats. 60 February 2006: 50 • web services for generating Europass documents; 40 • implementation of the Europass binder; 30 • XSL style sheets for viewing the Europass XML format. 20 June 2006: 10 • visitors may now use the combined PDF+XML format to view, print, upload and re-edit their CV and ELP data; 0 Jan Feb Mar Apr May JunJul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec • the Europass XML format can now be graphically displayed with the use of embedded XSL Visits (K) Unique visitors (K) Avg. visit length (min) style sheets; • web services interfaces are now available for the remote generation of CV and ELP The number of visits and one-time (unique) visitors increased dramatically from December 2005 documents; to December 2006, since the ETV does not require registration to access to content of the site. • site is now WAI-compatible, and with adjustable display font size; More valuable information is visible on the ETV website front page, and users find the information • the ‘Online creation’ area of the site is now under an encrypted channel (SSL); faster. • custom ordering of work/educational experience and of surname/first name. 34 | Annual report 2006 Cedefop ‘visibility’ performance indicators | 35
ETV newsletter Europass Number of subscribers Introduction 3 500 3 325 3 160 The Europass website was launched on 31 January 2005 in English and French. 23 languages 3 000 (EU, EEE + CC) are now online: 2 500 • German (April 2005) 2 427 • Danish, Dutch, Greek, Spanish and Swedish (June 2005) 2 000 • Portuguese (July 2005) 1 862 2 369 1 500 • Italian (September 2005) • Finnish (October 2005) 1 000 • Estonian (November 2005)
500 • Latvian, Lithuanian and Slovak (February 2006) • Norwegian and Polish (March 2006) 0 2002 2003 20042005 2006 • Bulgarian, Czech, Hungarian and Slovene (May 2006) • Turkish ( September 2006) The chart above shows the increase of subscribers to Cedefop’s ETV newsletter in the period 2002 to • Maltese (December 2006) 2006. As of 2006, there are 3 325 subscribers receiving the monthly ETV newsletter. Croatian, Icelandic and Romanian will be released soon.
Technical developments Visitors trend Main developments carried out since the launch of the site include:
90 May 2005: 80 • faster CV / ELP online generation tools; 70 • support for the XML and OpenOffice formats. 60 February 2006: 50 • web services for generating Europass documents; 40 • implementation of the Europass binder; 30 • XSL style sheets for viewing the Europass XML format. 20 June 2006: 10 • visitors may now use the combined PDF+XML format to view, print, upload and re-edit their CV and ELP data; 0 Jan Feb Mar Apr May JunJul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec • the Europass XML format can now be graphically displayed with the use of embedded XSL Visits (K) Unique visitors (K) Avg. visit length (min) style sheets; • web services interfaces are now available for the remote generation of CV and ELP The number of visits and one-time (unique) visitors increased dramatically from December 2005 documents; to December 2006, since the ETV does not require registration to access to content of the site. • site is now WAI-compatible, and with adjustable display font size; More valuable information is visible on the ETV website front page, and users find the information • the ‘Online creation’ area of the site is now under an encrypted channel (SSL); faster. • custom ordering of work/educational experience and of surname/first name. 36 | Annual report 2006 Cedefop ‘visibility’ performance indicators | 37
Visits Documents generated online (2006) by language
3 050 000 visits recorded in 2006 Language CV ELP In 2006, about three million visits were recorded, which corresponds to a regular increase bg 2 167 186 (about 1 785 000 visits in 2005). cs 2 994 154 The average number of visits per day is constantly increasing (February 2005: 5 060/day; da 1 185 98 May 2006: 8 185/day; September 2006: 9 831/day, November 2006: 11 194). de 45 740 3 097 Average number of visits for 2006: 8 023/day. el 8 990 504 Total number of visits since February 2005: 4 835 000. en 318 829 11 284 es 51 369 1 885 Downloaded files et 1 098 111 3 738 622 documents were downloaded in 2006 fi 6 104 285 3 738 622 documents (examples, templates, instructions, etc.) were downloaded from the fr 40 869 2 213 Europass website in 2006 (2 000 614 documents were downloaded in 2005). hu 12 377 487 The most popular documents are the CV and ELP examples and templates. it 92 516 2 724 Total number of documents downloaded since February 2005: 5 739 236. lt 5 291 289 1 007 311 CV templates were downloaded in 2006 lv 2 097 71 In 2005, 665 947 CV templates were downloaded. mt 37 23 Total number of CV templates downloaded since February 2005: 1 673 268. nl 6 641 720 103 337 ELP templates were downloaded in 2006 no 4 325 67 In 2005, 78 469 ELP templates were downloaded. pl 22 892 1 179 Total number of ELP templates downloaded since February 2005: 181 806. pt 76 989 991 sk 4 936 273 Documents generated online sl 1 863 68 sv 7 004 365 717 007 CVs were generated online in 2006 tr 694 73 300 449 CVs were generated in 2005 using the online creation tool. Total 717 007 27 147 Total number of CVs generated online since February 2005: 1 017 456. 27 147 ELP were generated online in 2006 21 916 Language passports were generated in 2005 using the online creation tool. Europass mobility Total number of ELPs generated online since February 2005: 49 063. Cedefop is currently developing a web-based electronic tool for the management of the Europass mobility. This instrument will enable national Europass centres to create, fill in, send, issue and archive EM and administer national databases of completed documents. It is a complex system, which is currently being tested and will be deployed in all countries in the course of 2007. 36 | Annual report 2006 Cedefop ‘visibility’ performance indicators | 37
Visits Documents generated online (2006) by language
3 050 000 visits recorded in 2006 Language CV ELP In 2006, about three million visits were recorded, which corresponds to a regular increase bg 2 167 186 (about 1 785 000 visits in 2005). cs 2 994 154 The average number of visits per day is constantly increasing (February 2005: 5 060/day; da 1 185 98 May 2006: 8 185/day; September 2006: 9 831/day, November 2006: 11 194). de 45 740 3 097 Average number of visits for 2006: 8 023/day. el 8 990 504 Total number of visits since February 2005: 4 835 000. en 318 829 11 284 es 51 369 1 885 Downloaded files et 1 098 111 3 738 622 documents were downloaded in 2006 fi 6 104 285 3 738 622 documents (examples, templates, instructions, etc.) were downloaded from the fr 40 869 2 213 Europass website in 2006 (2 000 614 documents were downloaded in 2005). hu 12 377 487 The most popular documents are the CV and ELP examples and templates. it 92 516 2 724 Total number of documents downloaded since February 2005: 5 739 236. lt 5 291 289 1 007 311 CV templates were downloaded in 2006 lv 2 097 71 In 2005, 665 947 CV templates were downloaded. mt 37 23 Total number of CV templates downloaded since February 2005: 1 673 268. nl 6 641 720 103 337 ELP templates were downloaded in 2006 no 4 325 67 In 2005, 78 469 ELP templates were downloaded. pl 22 892 1 179 Total number of ELP templates downloaded since February 2005: 181 806. pt 76 989 991 sk 4 936 273 Documents generated online sl 1 863 68 sv 7 004 365 717 007 CVs were generated online in 2006 tr 694 73 300 449 CVs were generated in 2005 using the online creation tool. Total 717 007 27 147 Total number of CVs generated online since February 2005: 1 017 456. 27 147 ELP were generated online in 2006 21 916 Language passports were generated in 2005 using the online creation tool. Europass mobility Total number of ELPs generated online since February 2005: 49 063. Cedefop is currently developing a web-based electronic tool for the management of the Europass mobility. This instrument will enable national Europass centres to create, fill in, send, issue and archive EM and administer national databases of completed documents. It is a complex system, which is currently being tested and will be deployed in all countries in the course of 2007. 38 | Annual report 2006 Cedefop ‘visibility’ performance indicators | 39
Publications indicators Vocational education and training in Finland. Short description Berufsbildung in Finnland. Kurzbeschreibung La formation et l’enseignement professionnels en Finlande. Une brève description Summary of publications activity 2006 Spotlight on vocational education and training in Finland 2003 2004 2005 2006 Blickpunkt Berufsbildung Finnland Regards sur… la formation professionnelle Finlande Number of titles for sale 7372 E-learning in SMEs (non-periodicals) European approaches to credit transfer systems Modelos europeos de sistemas (de transferencia) de créditos en FP Number of titles for free distribution 19 28 32 25 (non-periodicals) Approches européennes des systèmes (de transfert) d’unités capitalisables pour la FEP TTnet flyer Free of charge publications 9 805 10 293 8 528 8 733 EU knowledge system for lifelong learning flyer sent out on request What ICT practitioners do: towards a European e-competence framework European journal vocational 2 346 2 034 1 190 1 774 CEDRA training ERO subscriptions (paying 1 024/ (paying 1 024/ (paying 917/ (paying 1 438/ (free) free 1 324) free 1 324) free 273) free 336) Study visits catalogue 2007 Work programme 2006 Cedefop info subscriptions 8 523 8 460 8 543 8 498 Arbeitsprogramm 2006 Programme de travail 2006 Cedefop catalogue 2006 Cedefop publications in 2006 Exhibition: Jacques Crahay Annual report 2005 Writing the self, writing the city: discovering a culture Priced publications Promoting lifelong learning for older workers - an international overview HELEXPO Typology of knowledge, skills and competences Cedefop and the social partners (electronic publication) Lifelong learning bibliography: a VET perspective - Nos. 9/10 (electronic publication) Free publications Identification of skill needs in nanotechnology Periodicals Ermittlung von Qualifikationserfordernissen in der Nanotechnologie European journal 36 Four years on – stay focused. From Copenhagen to Helsinki European journal 37 Vier Jahre danach – am Ball bleiben. Von Kopenhagen bis Helsinki European journal 38 Quatre ans après – maintenir le cap. De Copenhague à Helsinki European journal 39 Vocational education and training in Austria. Short description Cedefop info 1/2006 Berufsbildung in Österreich. Kurzbeschreibung Cedefop info 2/2006 La formation et l’enseignement professionnels en Autriche. Une brève description Cedefop info 3/2006 Spotlight on vocational education and training in Austria Skillsnet newsletter Blickpunkt Berufsbildung Österreich Skillsnet sector flash: nanotechnology Regards sur… la formation professionnelle Autriche Focus on vocational education and training in the Czech Republic (joint publication of thematic overview) Prehled o odborném vzdelávání v Ceské republice ICT skills certification in Europe Performance indictors for guidance (joint publication) 38 | Annual report 2006 Cedefop ‘visibility’ performance indicators | 39
Publications indicators Vocational education and training in Finland. Short description Berufsbildung in Finnland. Kurzbeschreibung La formation et l’enseignement professionnels en Finlande. Une brève description Summary of publications activity 2006 Spotlight on vocational education and training in Finland 2003 2004 2005 2006 Blickpunkt Berufsbildung Finnland Regards sur… la formation professionnelle Finlande Number of titles for sale 7372 E-learning in SMEs (non-periodicals) European approaches to credit transfer systems Modelos europeos de sistemas (de transferencia) de créditos en FP Number of titles for free distribution 19 28 32 25 (non-periodicals) Approches européennes des systèmes (de transfert) d’unités capitalisables pour la FEP TTnet flyer Free of charge publications 9 805 10 293 8 528 8 733 EU knowledge system for lifelong learning flyer sent out on request What ICT practitioners do: towards a European e-competence framework European journal vocational 2 346 2 034 1 190 1 774 CEDRA training ERO subscriptions (paying 1 024/ (paying 1 024/ (paying 917/ (paying 1 438/ (free) free 1 324) free 1 324) free 273) free 336) Study visits catalogue 2007 Work programme 2006 Cedefop info subscriptions 8 523 8 460 8 543 8 498 Arbeitsprogramm 2006 Programme de travail 2006 Cedefop catalogue 2006 Cedefop publications in 2006 Exhibition: Jacques Crahay Annual report 2005 Writing the self, writing the city: discovering a culture Priced publications Promoting lifelong learning for older workers - an international overview HELEXPO Typology of knowledge, skills and competences Cedefop and the social partners (electronic publication) Lifelong learning bibliography: a VET perspective - Nos. 9/10 (electronic publication) Free publications Identification of skill needs in nanotechnology Periodicals Ermittlung von Qualifikationserfordernissen in der Nanotechnologie European journal 36 Four years on – stay focused. From Copenhagen to Helsinki European journal 37 Vier Jahre danach – am Ball bleiben. Von Kopenhagen bis Helsinki European journal 38 Quatre ans après – maintenir le cap. De Copenhague à Helsinki European journal 39 Vocational education and training in Austria. Short description Cedefop info 1/2006 Berufsbildung in Österreich. Kurzbeschreibung Cedefop info 2/2006 La formation et l’enseignement professionnels en Autriche. Une brève description Cedefop info 3/2006 Spotlight on vocational education and training in Austria Skillsnet newsletter Blickpunkt Berufsbildung Österreich Skillsnet sector flash: nanotechnology Regards sur… la formation professionnelle Autriche Focus on vocational education and training in the Czech Republic (joint publication of thematic overview) Prehled o odborném vzdelávání v Ceské republice ICT skills certification in Europe Performance indictors for guidance (joint publication) 40 | Annual report 2006 Cedefop ‘visibility’ performance indicators | 41
Translated publication titles in 2006 Library and documentation statistics List of publications translated during 2006 VET-Bib cataloguing statistics 2006 – new and updated records
3 000 2 759 • Work programme 2007 (EN*, FR, DE) • Spotlight on VET: Finland – Flyer • Annual report 2005 (EN*, FR, DE) (EN*, FR, DE) 2 500 Updated records in VET-Bib • European journal vocational training, • Developments in vocational education and New records in VET-Bib Issues 38, 39, 40 (EN*, FR, DE, PT and ES) training at EU-level, in the Member States 2 000 Total cataloguing • Cedefop info, Issues 1, 2+3/2006 and in acceding and candidate countries (EN*, FR, DE) (July 2005-March 2006) (EN*, FR, DE) 1 500 • Four years on – stay focused. • Le origini del Programma Comunitario di 1 166 From Copenhagen to Helsinki: progress Visite di Studio: 1983-1985 (IT*, FR) 1 000 736 785 in modernising vocational education and • European approaches to credit (transfer) 656 549 545 training – flyer (EN*, FR, DE) systems in VET (EN*, FR, DE, ES) 500 420 322 • Vocational education and training in • Improving lifelong guidance policies 207 211 167 Austria (EN, FR, DE*) and systems (IT, PL, PT, ES) 0 • Vocational education and training in • Europass documents and website texts Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Finland (EN*, FR, DE) (25 languages in progress) • Spotlight on VET: Austria – flyer The chart above presents cataloguing in Cedefop’s bibliographic database VET-Bib in 2006, (EN, FR, DE*) distinguishing between newly submitted records and updated records.
* source language VET-Bib cataloguing statistics – cataloguing by ReferNet and Cedefop by year
3 000 Pages requested for translation 2006 2 500 3 000 2 000
2 500 1 500
1 000 2 000 500
1 500 0 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 1 000 ReferNet 2 794 2 805 2 116 2 425 2 465 2 685 1 859 Cedefop 1 384 1 916 2 237 1 477 1 250 1 399 1 040 500 The chart above provides an overview of cataloguing records submitted by Cedefop 0 documentalists and the contributions received by ReferNet members. The chart shows figures FR EN DE ES PT EL IT ET LT LV SK MT DA FI NL SV SL HU CZ PLHR IS BG RO NO TK for 2000 to 2006. In 2006, 2 899 new bibliographic references were created, where as
80 80 79 79 75 71 71 71 71 69 61 51 67 67 49 49 743 197 102 62 202 108 2 738 2 302 1 859 1 021 1 859 references were submitted by ReferNet members, and 1 040 new entries were made by Cedefop’s documentalists. 40 | Annual report 2006 Cedefop ‘visibility’ performance indicators | 41
Translated publication titles in 2006 Library and documentation statistics List of publications translated during 2006 VET-Bib cataloguing statistics 2006 – new and updated records
3 000 2 759 • Work programme 2007 (EN*, FR, DE) • Spotlight on VET: Finland – Flyer • Annual report 2005 (EN*, FR, DE) (EN*, FR, DE) 2 500 Updated records in VET-Bib • European journal vocational training, • Developments in vocational education and New records in VET-Bib Issues 38, 39, 40 (EN*, FR, DE, PT and ES) training at EU-level, in the Member States 2 000 Total cataloguing • Cedefop info, Issues 1, 2+3/2006 and in acceding and candidate countries (EN*, FR, DE) (July 2005-March 2006) (EN*, FR, DE) 1 500 • Four years on – stay focused. • Le origini del Programma Comunitario di 1 166 From Copenhagen to Helsinki: progress Visite di Studio: 1983-1985 (IT*, FR) 1 000 736 785 in modernising vocational education and • European approaches to credit (transfer) 656 549 545 training – flyer (EN*, FR, DE) systems in VET (EN*, FR, DE, ES) 500 420 322 • Vocational education and training in • Improving lifelong guidance policies 207 211 167 Austria (EN, FR, DE*) and systems (IT, PL, PT, ES) 0 • Vocational education and training in • Europass documents and website texts Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Finland (EN*, FR, DE) (25 languages in progress) • Spotlight on VET: Austria – flyer The chart above presents cataloguing in Cedefop’s bibliographic database VET-Bib in 2006, (EN, FR, DE*) distinguishing between newly submitted records and updated records.
* source language VET-Bib cataloguing statistics – cataloguing by ReferNet and Cedefop by year
3 000 Pages requested for translation 2006 2 500 3 000 2 000
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1 500 0 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 1 000 ReferNet 2 794 2 805 2 116 2 425 2 465 2 685 1 859 Cedefop 1 384 1 916 2 237 1 477 1 250 1 399 1 040 500 The chart above provides an overview of cataloguing records submitted by Cedefop 0 documentalists and the contributions received by ReferNet members. The chart shows figures FR EN DE ES PT EL IT ET LT LV SK MT DA FI NL SV SL HU CZ PLHR IS BG RO NO TK for 2000 to 2006. In 2006, 2 899 new bibliographic references were created, where as
80 80 79 79 75 71 71 71 71 69 61 51 67 67 49 49 743 197 102 62 202 108 2 738 2 302 1 859 1 021 1 859 references were submitted by ReferNet members, and 1 040 new entries were made by Cedefop’s documentalists. 42 | Annual report 2006 Cedefop ‘visibility’ performance indicators | 43
VET-Bib web statistics – visitors to library online catalogue in 2006 Library reference desk progress report 1996-2006 – queries answered
Unique visitors 3 000 5 000 2 645 4 424 2 453 4 500 2 500 4 210 4 117 3 931 3 975 3 738 4 000 2 079 1 985 3 227 3 443 3 483 1 956 1 892 3 500 2 000 1 824 3 000 1 501 1 538 2 659 1 500 1 355 2 500 2 195 1 732 2 000 1 000 1 500 369
1 000 Number of answered queries 500 500 0 0 1996 1997 19981999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec The chart above shows the development of the query answering service in the library and The chart above shows the number of individuals who visited Cedefop’s bibliographic database documentation service of Cedefop. This service was introduced in 1996, where 369 professional VET-Bib during 2006. If someone visits more than once, only the first visit is registered. enquiries were responded to. Since then, the average queries answered are approximately The monthly average of visitors in 2006 was 3 200 per month, which means approximately 2 000 per year. 100 visits per day. Statistics related to bibliometric analysis Library reference desk – queries answered in 2006 Scientific citations to Cedefop (1983-2006) 220 193 120 176 180 103 159 170 163 158 164 100 154 149 83 124 80 120 67 99 105 60 70 43 40
20 23 23 19 Number of answered queries 20 26 11 7 16 15 5 4 14 14 12 2 2 2 0 0 0 0 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Noe Dec 0 1983 1984 1985 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
The chart above indicates the number of queries received and answered by the library and The chart above presents the results of a citation analysis. It shows the number of scientific documentation service in 2006 per month. In 2006 a total of 1 824 professional queries were citations of Cedefop from 1985 to 2006. In 2006, 103 references were made to Cedefop in answered with an average of 150 treated enquiries per month. scholarly journals and newspaper articles. 42 | Annual report 2006 Cedefop ‘visibility’ performance indicators | 43
VET-Bib web statistics – visitors to library online catalogue in 2006 Library reference desk progress report 1996-2006 – queries answered
Unique visitors 3 000 5 000 2 645 4 424 2 453 4 500 2 500 4 210 4 117 3 931 3 975 3 738 4 000 2 079 1 985 3 227 3 443 3 483 1 956 1 892 3 500 2 000 1 824 3 000 1 501 1 538 2 659 1 500 1 355 2 500 2 195 1 732 2 000 1 000 1 500 369
1 000 Number of answered queries 500 500 0 0 1996 1997 19981999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec The chart above shows the development of the query answering service in the library and The chart above shows the number of individuals who visited Cedefop’s bibliographic database documentation service of Cedefop. This service was introduced in 1996, where 369 professional VET-Bib during 2006. If someone visits more than once, only the first visit is registered. enquiries were responded to. Since then, the average queries answered are approximately The monthly average of visitors in 2006 was 3 200 per month, which means approximately 2 000 per year. 100 visits per day. Statistics related to bibliometric analysis Library reference desk – queries answered in 2006 Scientific citations to Cedefop (1983-2006) 220 193 120 176 180 103 159 170 163 158 164 100 154 149 83 124 80 120 67 99 105 60 70 43 40
20 23 23 19 Number of answered queries 20 26 11 7 16 15 5 4 14 14 12 2 2 2 0 0 0 0 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Noe Dec 0 1983 1984 1985 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
The chart above indicates the number of queries received and answered by the library and The chart above presents the results of a citation analysis. It shows the number of scientific documentation service in 2006 per month. In 2006 a total of 1 824 professional queries were citations of Cedefop from 1985 to 2006. In 2006, 103 references were made to Cedefop in answered with an average of 150 treated enquiries per month. scholarly journals and newspaper articles. 44 | Annual report 2006 Human resources | 45
External links to Cedefop and several of its products (2004-06) ANNEX III
Cedefop projects and products External links to Cedefop Position in Google when Human resources and its products searching for Cedefop as retrieved in Google and its products Staff situation at 31 December 2006 2004 2005 2006 2004 2005 2006
Cedefop 42 000 118 000 778 000 1 1 1 The establishment plan has 95 posts. On 31 December 2006 the Centre employed 81 staff on the basis of the establishment plan. ReferNet 154 2320 18 000 3 3 3 At present, the table of posts attached to the budget for 2007 contains 97 posts in total. ETV - European training village 944 4 949 16 050 3 1 1 (46 AD and 51 AST). There are more temporary than permanent posts, both in function group AD (31/15) and in National VET systems /eKnowVET 3 28 144 1 1 1 function group AST (31/20).
VET-Bib - Cedefop's bibliographic database 139 235 357 1 1 1 On 31 December 2006, 14 posts are not occupied: ETT - European training thesaurus 8 10 17 1 1 1 • In the case of the AD posts, these are 3 posts kept in reserve for the Heads of Area selection procedure, and 6 ongoing and 1 planned recruitment; European journal of vocational training 127 284 560 1 1 1 • In the case of the AST posts this is linked to 3 ongoing recruitments and 1 planned Cedefop Agora 791 3 490 19 000 >20 3 3 recruitment.
Cedra - Cedefop research arena 156 230 534 >20 >20 >20 There are: • 6 Seconded National Experts Study visits programme - 928 13 400 - 1 1 • 1 Official on secondment from the Commissionand Europass - - 126 000 - - 1 • 35 Contract Agents
Cedefop research report - - 13 000 - - 1 The following non-statutory intra-muros staff also works at the Centre: • 3 service contracts: Area E: medical officer, IT Department support and day-care centre support. This chart provides the figures received from two recognised methods of bibliometric analysis, • Also, when necessary, a specific service contract provides for one or two security guards namely link popularity and search engine positioning. to be at the disposal of the Centre 24 hours a day, in three shifts.
Link popularity is a score based upon the number of links pointing to a website, where the On 31 December 2006 there were 123 staff working in the Centre not including the objective should be to increase this number constantly. Search engine positioning looks at the service contracts. position of a certain website in the results list of a search engine, where the aim is to reach the The following charts show the composition of the staff by nationality, age, gender and years of position number one. service at Cedefop. The staff included are Officials, Temporary Agents, Contract Agents, Officials on secondment from the Commission and Seconded National Experts. Since 2004 the analysis is conducted in Google, which is the search engine used by our target audience. It can be observed that external links to Cedefop have grown exponentially over the last three years, in 2004 for example 154 external websites linked to ReferNet, whereas in 2006 this number grew to 18 000. Further, it can be noted that almost all of Cedefop’s products are positioned as the number one hit when searching for the specific term online. 44 | Annual report 2006 Human resources | 45
External links to Cedefop and several of its products (2004-06) ANNEX III
Cedefop projects and products External links to Cedefop Position in Google when Human resources and its products searching for Cedefop as retrieved in Google and its products Staff situation at 31 December 2006 2004 2005 2006 2004 2005 2006
Cedefop 42 000 118 000 778 000 1 1 1 The establishment plan has 95 posts. On 31 December 2006 the Centre employed 81 staff on the basis of the establishment plan. ReferNet 154 2320 18 000 3 3 3 At present, the table of posts attached to the budget for 2007 contains 97 posts in total. ETV - European training village 944 4 949 16 050 3 1 1 (46 AD and 51 AST). There are more temporary than permanent posts, both in function group AD (31/15) and in National VET systems /eKnowVET 3 28 144 1 1 1 function group AST (31/20).
VET-Bib - Cedefop's bibliographic database 139 235 357 1 1 1 On 31 December 2006, 14 posts are not occupied: ETT - European training thesaurus 8 10 17 1 1 1 • In the case of the AD posts, these are 3 posts kept in reserve for the Heads of Area selection procedure, and 6 ongoing and 1 planned recruitment; European journal of vocational training 127 284 560 1 1 1 • In the case of the AST posts this is linked to 3 ongoing recruitments and 1 planned Cedefop Agora 791 3 490 19 000 >20 3 3 recruitment.
Cedra - Cedefop research arena 156 230 534 >20 >20 >20 There are: • 6 Seconded National Experts Study visits programme - 928 13 400 - 1 1 • 1 Official on secondment from the Commissionand Europass - - 126 000 - - 1 • 35 Contract Agents
Cedefop research report - - 13 000 - - 1 The following non-statutory intra-muros staff also works at the Centre: • 3 service contracts: Area E: medical officer, IT Department support and day-care centre support. This chart provides the figures received from two recognised methods of bibliometric analysis, • Also, when necessary, a specific service contract provides for one or two security guards namely link popularity and search engine positioning. to be at the disposal of the Centre 24 hours a day, in three shifts.
Link popularity is a score based upon the number of links pointing to a website, where the On 31 December 2006 there were 123 staff working in the Centre not including the objective should be to increase this number constantly. Search engine positioning looks at the service contracts. position of a certain website in the results list of a search engine, where the aim is to reach the The following charts show the composition of the staff by nationality, age, gender and years of position number one. service at Cedefop. The staff included are Officials, Temporary Agents, Contract Agents, Officials on secondment from the Commission and Seconded National Experts. Since 2004 the analysis is conducted in Google, which is the search engine used by our target audience. It can be observed that external links to Cedefop have grown exponentially over the last three years, in 2004 for example 154 external websites linked to ReferNet, whereas in 2006 this number grew to 18 000. Further, it can be noted that almost all of Cedefop’s products are positioned as the number one hit when searching for the specific term online. 46 | Annual report 2006 Human resources | 47
By nationality Cedefop’s occupied posts (Male/Female) - Contract Agents
Staff percentage (%) Cedefop's occupied posts (Male/Female) - Contract Agents Male Female 40 18 35 16 30 14
25 12 10 20 8 15 6 10 4 5 2 0 0 AT BECY CZ DE DK EL ES FI FR HU IE IT LT LU NL NO PL PT SI UK FG I FG II FG III FG IV Nationality* Grades
* 9 staff members have double nationality By gender By age
Cedefop’s occupied posts (Male/Female) - Official and Temporary Agents 51-60 21% 60 6% 30 6% MALE 36% FEMALE 64% 41-50 29% 31-40 38% Cedefop's occupied posts (Male/Female) - Official and Temporary Agents Male Female 14
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2 6-10 36% 16-20 4% 0 20 2% 4-5 8% AD 16 AD 14 - AD 15 AD 11 - AD 12 - AD 8 - AD 9 - AD 5 - AD 6 - AST 9 - AST 10 - AST 7 - AST 8 AST 5 - AST 6 AST 3 - AST 4 AST 1 - AST 2 11-15 15% 0-3 35% AD 13 AD 10 AD 7 AST 11 Grades 46 | Annual report 2006 Human resources | 47
By nationality Cedefop’s occupied posts (Male/Female) - Contract Agents
Staff percentage (%) Cedefop's occupied posts (Male/Female) - Contract Agents Male Female 40 18 35 16 30 14
25 12 10 20 8 15 6 10 4 5 2 0 0 AT BECY CZ DE DK EL ES FI FR HU IE IT LT LU NL NO PL PT SI UK FG I FG II FG III FG IV Nationality* Grades
* 9 staff members have double nationality By gender By age
Cedefop’s occupied posts (Male/Female) - Official and Temporary Agents 51-60 21% 60 6% 30 6% MALE 36% FEMALE 64% 41-50 29% 31-40 38% Cedefop's occupied posts (Male/Female) - Official and Temporary Agents Male Female 14
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2 6-10 36% 16-20 4% 0 20 2% 4-5 8% AD 16 AD 14 - AD 15 AD 11 - AD 12 - AD 8 - AD 9 - AD 5 - AD 6 - AST 9 - AST 10 - AST 7 - AST 8 AST 5 - AST 6 AST 3 - AST 4 AST 1 - AST 2 11-15 15% 0-3 35% AD 13 AD 10 AD 7 AST 11 Grades 48 | Annual report 2006 Cedefop staff by area | 49
ANNEX IV Dessaignes Ewa Eleftheroudi Dimitra Dolberg-Schomburg Anne-Grethe Gayraud Bernard Cedefop staff by area (31.12.2006) Dreyer Isabel Ioannidis Michael Fotopoulou Zacharoula Joureau Philippe Directorate Lardinois de la Torre Rocio Graziosi Adriano Kalpakidi Athanasia Noutsia Yvonne Kanakoglou Vania Kiorpelidou Josephina Bulgarelli Aviana, Director Nychas Christine-Evelyn Karamanis John Konstantinoglou Anna Lettmayr Christian, Deputy Director Oraiopoulou Vasiliki Karamanoli Maria Kyparissa Martha Boukouvala-Ketterer Michèle, Secretary Psifidou Irene Mavropalias Konstantinos Lantzoni Alexandra Rounio Johanna, Secretary Tissot Philippe Mc Cullough Colin Markoglou Anastassios Vouyouka Ismini Meynet Muriel Mellios Thomas Kemmer Michael, Internal Auditor White Caroline Papargeris Stella Mouffe Bernadette Recnik Igor Nabhan Effie Area A: developing research Area C: exchange and supporting partners Santos Maite Nikolaïdis Dimitris Seiffert Peter Papadopoulos Alexis Acting head of area: Tessaring Manfred Acting head of area: Maurage Marie-Jeanne Sonzogni Christine Pedersen Trine Tanakidis Michalis Sakellariou Theodoros Descy Pascaline Berkat Maria Tsaika Annie Siaperas Athanassios Fries Guggenheim Éric Bois d'Enghien Weiler-Vassilikioti Amaryllis Stogianou Elena Herpin Béatrice de Martino Alessia Wolny Dagmar Tanis Dimitris Lipinska Patrycja Gadji Silke Theodoridis Theodoros Nestler Katja Galvin Arribas Manuel Thomas-Kollias Isabelle Nyhan Barry Area E: administration, facilities and Jemeljanova Irina Zaveska-Deligianni Sarka Puurunen Rauni-Elena resources Karkanti Chrysoula-Giasemi Zekou Chryssa Schmid Eleonora Kostakis Giorgos Head of area: Lettmayr Christian Van de Veerdonk Eleonore Skjerve Tormod (Deputy Director) Zoppi Marena Tzolas Ekaterina Public relations Zukersteinova Alena Wehrheim Stéphanie Hamers Hélène, Head of finance Zahilas Loukas Bensasson Simon Manderscheid Ginette, Head of human Tissot Philippe Bousquet Sylvie Area B: reporting and facilitating a resources Frey Corinna concerted approach Tossounidis Lazaros, Head of ICTF Area D: information, communication and Karagiozopoulou Mary Kelloniemi Liisa Acting head of area: Brugia Mara dissemination Antoniou Spyros Assumel-Lurdin Clotilde Mourmouris Despo Anstey Rebecca Marie Acting head of area: Willem Marc Avramidou Kyriaki Nezi Ioanna Basiakou Joanne Bassou Dimitra Toussaint Nancy Bertzeletou Tina Bainbridge Steve, Head of Publications Boukouvalas Vassilis Bjornavold Jens Bond David Cerutti Alessandra Elson-Rogers Sarah Brenner Bettina Chatzimladis Theocharis Gramlinger Franz Bustamante Jesus Chatzitheodorou Lia Ispanki György Cazals Madeleine Deliopoulos Aris Katsaouni Pelagia Clark Alison Dimakopoulos Dimitris Krüger Karsten Cloake Annette Dovas Kalliope 48 | Annual report 2006 Cedefop staff by area | 49
ANNEX IV Dessaignes Ewa Eleftheroudi Dimitra Dolberg-Schomburg Anne-Grethe Gayraud Bernard Cedefop staff by area (31.12.2006) Dreyer Isabel Ioannidis Michael Fotopoulou Zacharoula Joureau Philippe Directorate Lardinois de la Torre Rocio Graziosi Adriano Kalpakidi Athanasia Noutsia Yvonne Kanakoglou Vania Kiorpelidou Josephina Bulgarelli Aviana, Director Nychas Christine-Evelyn Karamanis John Konstantinoglou Anna Lettmayr Christian, Deputy Director Oraiopoulou Vasiliki Karamanoli Maria Kyparissa Martha Boukouvala-Ketterer Michèle, Secretary Psifidou Irene Mavropalias Konstantinos Lantzoni Alexandra Rounio Johanna, Secretary Tissot Philippe Mc Cullough Colin Markoglou Anastassios Vouyouka Ismini Meynet Muriel Mellios Thomas Kemmer Michael, Internal Auditor White Caroline Papargeris Stella Mouffe Bernadette Recnik Igor Nabhan Effie Area A: developing research Area C: exchange and supporting partners Santos Maite Nikolaïdis Dimitris Seiffert Peter Papadopoulos Alexis Acting head of area: Tessaring Manfred Acting head of area: Maurage Marie-Jeanne Sonzogni Christine Pedersen Trine Tanakidis Michalis Sakellariou Theodoros Descy Pascaline Berkat Maria Tsaika Annie Siaperas Athanassios Fries Guggenheim Éric Bois d'Enghien Weiler-Vassilikioti Amaryllis Stogianou Elena Herpin Béatrice de Martino Alessia Wolny Dagmar Tanis Dimitris Lipinska Patrycja Gadji Silke Theodoridis Theodoros Nestler Katja Galvin Arribas Manuel Thomas-Kollias Isabelle Nyhan Barry Area E: administration, facilities and Jemeljanova Irina Zaveska-Deligianni Sarka Puurunen Rauni-Elena resources Karkanti Chrysoula-Giasemi Zekou Chryssa Schmid Eleonora Kostakis Giorgos Head of area: Lettmayr Christian Van de Veerdonk Eleonore Skjerve Tormod (Deputy Director) Zoppi Marena Tzolas Ekaterina Public relations Zukersteinova Alena Wehrheim Stéphanie Hamers Hélène, Head of finance Zahilas Loukas Bensasson Simon Manderscheid Ginette, Head of human Tissot Philippe Bousquet Sylvie Area B: reporting and facilitating a resources Frey Corinna concerted approach Tossounidis Lazaros, Head of ICTF Area D: information, communication and Karagiozopoulou Mary Kelloniemi Liisa Acting head of area: Brugia Mara dissemination Antoniou Spyros Assumel-Lurdin Clotilde Mourmouris Despo Anstey Rebecca Marie Acting head of area: Willem Marc Avramidou Kyriaki Nezi Ioanna Basiakou Joanne Bassou Dimitra Toussaint Nancy Bertzeletou Tina Bainbridge Steve, Head of Publications Boukouvalas Vassilis Bjornavold Jens Bond David Cerutti Alessandra Elson-Rogers Sarah Brenner Bettina Chatzimladis Theocharis Gramlinger Franz Bustamante Jesus Chatzitheodorou Lia Ispanki György Cazals Madeleine Deliopoulos Aris Katsaouni Pelagia Clark Alison Dimakopoulos Dimitris Krüger Karsten Cloake Annette Dovas Kalliope 50 | Annual report 2006 Study visits in 2006 | 51
ANNEX V Study visits in 2006
FIRST HALF
Attractiveness of vocational training The role of social partners in VET 1 Curricular options to attract young people to VET Ireland 27-31 Mar 21 Impact et enjeux du dialogue social / France 15-19 May 2 Vocational education and training for young people Denmark 3-5 Apr Social dialogue: impact and issues 3 Sport und Bewegung im österreichischen Österreich 5-7 Apr 22 Vocational training in the food sector Greece 20-23 Jun Berufsbildungssystem 4 Training in the food industry – fundamental Spain 17-21 Apr Quality assurance mechanisms for training for tourist development 23 Inspection and evaluation of vocational training United Kingdom 20-23 Mar 5 Using mobility to attract young people Sweden 14-19 May 6 Initial and continuing training in agriculture Poland 29-31 May Developing entrepreneurship among young people 7 Balancing training, work and private life France 12-15 Jun 24 Young entrepreneurs in an Arctic setting Norway 27 Feb-3 Mar 25 Initiatives to foster the creation Italy 12-15 Jun Role of higher education in vocational training of entrepreneurial activities 8 Role of universities in vocational training Germany 29 May-1 Jun 26 Entrepreneurship in agri-food Netherlands 15-18 May 27 Raising enterpreneurial spirit among young people Estonia 15-19 May Competence development of older workers 9 Flemish initiatives for lifelong learning Belgium 24-27 Apr Challenges for teachers and trainers 28 New ways of learning, use of ICT Norway 8-12 May Needs of the low-skilled and disadvantaged groups 10 Active citizenship through inclusion United Kingdom 24-28 Apr Presentation of national systems 29 The role of local authorities in Italian vocational training Italy 15-18 May Recognition of qualifications 30 VET in Bulgaria Bulgaria 15-18 May 11 Sport on the move in Dutch VET Netherlands 27-30 Mar 31 Continuing vocational training in the banking Cyprus 15-19 May 12 Qualifications in the sports, Ireland 8-11 May and finance sector recreation and tourism sectors 13 Recognition and assessment of non-formal Slovenia 15-19 May The European year of workers’ mobility and informal learning 32 Mobility and the Danish VET system for young people Denmark 6-8 Feb 14 Recognition of competences in Finland Finland 15-19 May 33 Mobility in vocational education in Hungary Hungary 10-12 Apr 15 Recognition and validation in Scotland United Kingdom 16-19 May 34 Se former à l’étranger Germany 24-28 Apr
Lifelong guidance and counselling 17 Lifelong guidance in Sweden Sweden 13-17 Mar 18 La orientación profesional de los jóvenes hacia la F. P. España 27-31 Mar 19 A vehicle towards equal opportunities Malta 24-27 Apr 20 Developing a lifelong guidance system in Lithuania Lithuania 15-18 May 50 | Annual report 2006 Study visits in 2006 | 51
ANNEX V Study visits in 2006
FIRST HALF
Attractiveness of vocational training The role of social partners in VET 1 Curricular options to attract young people to VET Ireland 27-31 Mar 21 Impact et enjeux du dialogue social / France 15-19 May 2 Vocational education and training for young people Denmark 3-5 Apr Social dialogue: impact and issues 3 Sport und Bewegung im österreichischen Österreich 5-7 Apr 22 Vocational training in the food sector Greece 20-23 Jun Berufsbildungssystem 4 Training in the food industry – fundamental Spain 17-21 Apr Quality assurance mechanisms for training for tourist development 23 Inspection and evaluation of vocational training United Kingdom 20-23 Mar 5 Using mobility to attract young people Sweden 14-19 May 6 Initial and continuing training in agriculture Poland 29-31 May Developing entrepreneurship among young people 7 Balancing training, work and private life France 12-15 Jun 24 Young entrepreneurs in an Arctic setting Norway 27 Feb-3 Mar 25 Initiatives to foster the creation Italy 12-15 Jun Role of higher education in vocational training of entrepreneurial activities 8 Role of universities in vocational training Germany 29 May-1 Jun 26 Entrepreneurship in agri-food Netherlands 15-18 May 27 Raising enterpreneurial spirit among young people Estonia 15-19 May Competence development of older workers 9 Flemish initiatives for lifelong learning Belgium 24-27 Apr Challenges for teachers and trainers 28 New ways of learning, use of ICT Norway 8-12 May Needs of the low-skilled and disadvantaged groups 10 Active citizenship through inclusion United Kingdom 24-28 Apr Presentation of national systems 29 The role of local authorities in Italian vocational training Italy 15-18 May Recognition of qualifications 30 VET in Bulgaria Bulgaria 15-18 May 11 Sport on the move in Dutch VET Netherlands 27-30 Mar 31 Continuing vocational training in the banking Cyprus 15-19 May 12 Qualifications in the sports, Ireland 8-11 May and finance sector recreation and tourism sectors 13 Recognition and assessment of non-formal Slovenia 15-19 May The European year of workers’ mobility and informal learning 32 Mobility and the Danish VET system for young people Denmark 6-8 Feb 14 Recognition of competences in Finland Finland 15-19 May 33 Mobility in vocational education in Hungary Hungary 10-12 Apr 15 Recognition and validation in Scotland United Kingdom 16-19 May 34 Se former à l’étranger Germany 24-28 Apr
Lifelong guidance and counselling 17 Lifelong guidance in Sweden Sweden 13-17 Mar 18 La orientación profesional de los jóvenes hacia la F. P. España 27-31 Mar 19 A vehicle towards equal opportunities Malta 24-27 Apr 20 Developing a lifelong guidance system in Lithuania Lithuania 15-18 May 52 | Annual report 2006 Study visits in 2006 | 53
SECOND HALF
Attractiveness of vocational training Challenges for teachers and trainers 35 Initial and continuing training in IT Germany 11-14 Sep 58 New ways of learning, use of ICT Norway 18-22 Sep 36 Attractive VET for low-qualified Netherlands 2-5 Oct 59 Using e-learning to create wider opportunities United Kingdom 16-19 Oct 37 Vocational training institutions and SMEs Turkey 2-5 Oct 60 Continuing training of teachers in vocational training Germany 20-24 Nov 38 Une formation à temps plein ou à mi-temps Belgique 16-19 Oct 39 Ausbildung auf dem Sport- und Freizeitsektor Deutschland 16-19 Okt Presentation of national systems 61 The new Spanish subsystem of continuing training Spain 25-29 Sep Role of higher education in vocational training 62 Agriculture and food in Denmark Denmark 2-6 Oct 40 Les universités et le monde du travail Portugal 11-15 Sep 63 Initial vocational education and training for Europass Poland 23-25 Oct 41 The banking sector in Latvia Latvia 10-12 Oct 64 Presentation of the activities of a job centre Italy 6-9 Nov 42 Vocational training in banking and finance Portugal 13-17 Nov 65 The reform of the education and training system Italy 11-14 Dec
Competence development of older workers The European year of workers’ mobility 43 The metallurgical and chemical industries Spain 23-27 Oct 66 Mobilität in Europa Liechtenstein / 16-19 Oct 44 Alterungspolitik in Frankreich Frankreich 20-23 Nov Österreich
Needs of the low-skilled and disadvantaged groups Peer learning visits 45 The training needs of those with low qualifications Sweden 11-16 Sep PLA Förderung von Benachteiligten in der beruflichen Bildung Germany 6-9 März 46 Education for socially disadvantaged groups Greece 9-13 Oct PLA Enhanching discourse between teachers and worklife Finland 9-13 Oct 47 Low-skilled adults in training and education Slovenia 10-13 Oct PLA Reconnaissance des personnes à faibles qualifications Portugal 15-19 May 48 Vocational training: target for youngsters?! Belgium 6-9 Nov
Recognition of qualifications 49 Work-based learning supported by e-learning United Kingdom 8-12 Oct 50 Le sport au service de l’éducation et de l’animation France 16-20 Oct 51 Recognising sports qualifications Sweden 13-17 Nov
Lifelong guidance and counselling 52 The role of higher education Ireland 16-19 Oct 53 Promoting an entrepreneurial spirit among young people Spain 13-17 Nov 54 Lifelong guidance in the Czech Republic Czech Republic 21-24 Nov
The role of social partners in VET 55 The role of the social partners in continuing training Italy 2-5 Oct 56 Qualifications dans le secteur agricole Luxembourg 16-18 Oct
Developing entrepreneurship among young people 57 Entrepreneurship and fostering innovation Iceland 4-6 Oct 52 | Annual report 2006 Study visits in 2006 | 53
SECOND HALF
Attractiveness of vocational training Challenges for teachers and trainers 35 Initial and continuing training in IT Germany 11-14 Sep 58 New ways of learning, use of ICT Norway 18-22 Sep 36 Attractive VET for low-qualified Netherlands 2-5 Oct 59 Using e-learning to create wider opportunities United Kingdom 16-19 Oct 37 Vocational training institutions and SMEs Turkey 2-5 Oct 60 Continuing training of teachers in vocational training Germany 20-24 Nov 38 Une formation à temps plein ou à mi-temps Belgique 16-19 Oct 39 Ausbildung auf dem Sport- und Freizeitsektor Deutschland 16-19 Okt Presentation of national systems 61 The new Spanish subsystem of continuing training Spain 25-29 Sep Role of higher education in vocational training 62 Agriculture and food in Denmark Denmark 2-6 Oct 40 Les universités et le monde du travail Portugal 11-15 Sep 63 Initial vocational education and training for Europass Poland 23-25 Oct 41 The banking sector in Latvia Latvia 10-12 Oct 64 Presentation of the activities of a job centre Italy 6-9 Nov 42 Vocational training in banking and finance Portugal 13-17 Nov 65 The reform of the education and training system Italy 11-14 Dec
Competence development of older workers The European year of workers’ mobility 43 The metallurgical and chemical industries Spain 23-27 Oct 66 Mobilität in Europa Liechtenstein / 16-19 Oct 44 Alterungspolitik in Frankreich Frankreich 20-23 Nov Österreich
Needs of the low-skilled and disadvantaged groups Peer learning visits 45 The training needs of those with low qualifications Sweden 11-16 Sep PLA Förderung von Benachteiligten in der beruflichen Bildung Germany 6-9 März 46 Education for socially disadvantaged groups Greece 9-13 Oct PLA Enhanching discourse between teachers and worklife Finland 9-13 Oct 47 Low-skilled adults in training and education Slovenia 10-13 Oct PLA Reconnaissance des personnes à faibles qualifications Portugal 15-19 May 48 Vocational training: target for youngsters?! Belgium 6-9 Nov
Recognition of qualifications 49 Work-based learning supported by e-learning United Kingdom 8-12 Oct 50 Le sport au service de l’éducation et de l’animation France 16-20 Oct 51 Recognising sports qualifications Sweden 13-17 Nov
Lifelong guidance and counselling 52 The role of higher education Ireland 16-19 Oct 53 Promoting an entrepreneurial spirit among young people Spain 13-17 Nov 54 Lifelong guidance in the Czech Republic Czech Republic 21-24 Nov
The role of social partners in VET 55 The role of the social partners in continuing training Italy 2-5 Oct 56 Qualifications dans le secteur agricole Luxembourg 16-18 Oct
Developing entrepreneurship among young people 57 Entrepreneurship and fostering innovation Iceland 4-6 Oct 54 | Annual report 2006 Intergrating acceding countries | 55
ANNEX VI The Cedefop-ETF joint working group (JWG) participated in the first PLA organised met twice (May 2006 and November 2006) by Cedefop, the European Commission in INTEGRATING ACCEDING COUNTRIES to discuss the joint work programme and cooperation with German Federal Ministry of future cooperation between the two Education and Research (BMBF) and the Progress on ETF-Cedefop cooperation The agencies focused their cooperation on agencies and candidate countries and also national connecting institution of the EU the following priority areas: to evaluate progress and finally perform the study visits programme InWEnt gGmbH, in In accordance with the Framework for • facilitating the involvement of the hand over of the Bulgaria and Romania Bonn, 5-9 March 2006 on ‘Vocational cooperation between Cedefop and ETF acceding and candidate countries country dossiers. integration of disadvantaged young people’. during the enlargement process, both in the policy development of the agencies helped the acceding Community in education and training The framework of the ETF-Cedefop ETF in cooperation with Cedefop organised (Bulgaria and Romania) and candidate and lifelong learning; cooperation with candidate countries on 25-27 September 2006 a three-day (Croatia, the former Yugoslav Republic of • preparing Bulgaria and Romania for full is funded from the new Phare budget conference in Romania (Sinaia) on the Macedonia and Turkey) countries to participation in Cedefop activities approved in April 2005. The Phare budget is ‘Sectoral partnerships for qualification familiarise themselves with the Community’s and networks by the time of accession; earmarked for familiarisation of Bulgaria and development’. The aim of conference was to policy developments in vocational • further familiarisation of Croatia and Romania in 2005 and 2006. Several activities discuss how broad partnerships between the education, training and lifelong learning. Turkey with Cedefop activities and have been carried out: worlds of education and work can be used to This has long been a priority of the ETF and assistance in building networks on define clear qualifications that are and • Cedefop, with the support of ETF, one of Cedefop’s main activities. thematic issues like ReferNet, TTnet, remain relevant to labour market needs. reinforced the participation of acceding The priorities, planning and methods of joint Skillsnet, etc. The main objectives of the meeting were: and candidate countries in the Leonardo work of the two agencies were geared to the gather sectoral and national representatives da Vinci study visits programme; accession of Bulgaria and Romania. The series of information and knowledge from acceding and candidate countries with sharing workshops between the two • participants from Bulgaria, Croatia, an interest in HRD to work together in a The ETF uses Cedefop as a source of agencies continued in 2006. Romania and Turkey participated in: European context, exchange experiences on information and best practice in the EU and ETF staff shared their specific knowledge on the TTnet annual conference ‘VET how sectoral structures can be developed EEA countries in vocational education and the typology and the challenges of VET and teachers and trainers: key players for and reinforced at home and discuss how training and labour market for supporting on labour market issues of Croatia, Turkey achieving the education and training sectoral partnerships can assist in third countries’ economic and social reform. and the western Balkans in a workshop held 2010 objectives’ (7 and 8 December developing more responsive qualification Cedefop benefits from the ETF’s experience in Thessaloniki on 16 November 2006. 2006); the Skillsnet activities and the systems. and knowledge both in candidate and other A similar workshop for ETF staff was held in Agora conferences. partner countries. Turin on 11 May 2006. Europass, Qualification frameworks and Representatives from acceding and An ETF-Cedefop summary joint progress 2006 Reporting for the Helsinki Council were candidate countries have been participating report on cooperation during 2006 was presented by Cedefop experts. in clusters and peer-learning activities submitted to the European Parliament in (PLAs). Bulgaria participates in PLA clusters June 2006. on higher education, key competences, learning outcomes and ICT; Romania in higher education, teacher training, social inclusion and learning outcomes; human resources in higher education, key competences and learning outcomes; and Turkey in teacher training, social inclusion, ICT and learning outcomes; and Romania 54 | Annual report 2006 Intergrating acceding countries | 55
ANNEX VI The Cedefop-ETF joint working group (JWG) participated in the first PLA organised met twice (May 2006 and November 2006) by Cedefop, the European Commission in INTEGRATING ACCEDING COUNTRIES to discuss the joint work programme and cooperation with German Federal Ministry of future cooperation between the two Education and Research (BMBF) and the Progress on ETF-Cedefop cooperation The agencies focused their cooperation on agencies and candidate countries and also national connecting institution of the EU the following priority areas: to evaluate progress and finally perform the study visits programme InWEnt gGmbH, in In accordance with the Framework for • facilitating the involvement of the hand over of the Bulgaria and Romania Bonn, 5-9 March 2006 on ‘Vocational cooperation between Cedefop and ETF acceding and candidate countries country dossiers. integration of disadvantaged young people’. during the enlargement process, both in the policy development of the agencies helped the acceding Community in education and training The framework of the ETF-Cedefop ETF in cooperation with Cedefop organised (Bulgaria and Romania) and candidate and lifelong learning; cooperation with candidate countries on 25-27 September 2006 a three-day (Croatia, the former Yugoslav Republic of • preparing Bulgaria and Romania for full is funded from the new Phare budget conference in Romania (Sinaia) on the Macedonia and Turkey) countries to participation in Cedefop activities approved in April 2005. The Phare budget is ‘Sectoral partnerships for qualification familiarise themselves with the Community’s and networks by the time of accession; earmarked for familiarisation of Bulgaria and development’. The aim of conference was to policy developments in vocational • further familiarisation of Croatia and Romania in 2005 and 2006. Several activities discuss how broad partnerships between the education, training and lifelong learning. Turkey with Cedefop activities and have been carried out: worlds of education and work can be used to This has long been a priority of the ETF and assistance in building networks on define clear qualifications that are and • Cedefop, with the support of ETF, one of Cedefop’s main activities. thematic issues like ReferNet, TTnet, remain relevant to labour market needs. reinforced the participation of acceding The priorities, planning and methods of joint Skillsnet, etc. The main objectives of the meeting were: and candidate countries in the Leonardo work of the two agencies were geared to the gather sectoral and national representatives da Vinci study visits programme; accession of Bulgaria and Romania. The series of information and knowledge from acceding and candidate countries with sharing workshops between the two • participants from Bulgaria, Croatia, an interest in HRD to work together in a The ETF uses Cedefop as a source of agencies continued in 2006. Romania and Turkey participated in: European context, exchange experiences on information and best practice in the EU and ETF staff shared their specific knowledge on the TTnet annual conference ‘VET how sectoral structures can be developed EEA countries in vocational education and the typology and the challenges of VET and teachers and trainers: key players for and reinforced at home and discuss how training and labour market for supporting on labour market issues of Croatia, Turkey achieving the education and training sectoral partnerships can assist in third countries’ economic and social reform. and the western Balkans in a workshop held 2010 objectives’ (7 and 8 December developing more responsive qualification Cedefop benefits from the ETF’s experience in Thessaloniki on 16 November 2006. 2006); the Skillsnet activities and the systems. and knowledge both in candidate and other A similar workshop for ETF staff was held in Agora conferences. partner countries. Turin on 11 May 2006. Europass, Qualification frameworks and Representatives from acceding and An ETF-Cedefop summary joint progress 2006 Reporting for the Helsinki Council were candidate countries have been participating report on cooperation during 2006 was presented by Cedefop experts. in clusters and peer-learning activities submitted to the European Parliament in (PLAs). Bulgaria participates in PLA clusters June 2006. on higher education, key competences, learning outcomes and ICT; Romania in higher education, teacher training, social inclusion and learning outcomes; human resources in higher education, key competences and learning outcomes; and Turkey in teacher training, social inclusion, ICT and learning outcomes; and Romania 56 | Annual report 2006 Framework for cooperation between Cedefop and Eurofound | 57
In November 2006, Cedefop also hosted an More concretely, Cedefop will continue to ANNEX VII information session for one delegation from draw on the ETF’s experience when Bulgaria. Presentations were made on the extending participation of candidate FRAMEWORK FOR COOPERATION European qualifications framework (EQF), countries in the following activities: ensuring BETWEEN CEDEFOP AND EUROFOUND ReferNet, Europass and the library and compatibility of reporting structures, documentation services. statistics and indicators and supporting research cooperation. The ETF and candidate In line with its mandate and work countries will continue to work together on programme, ETF and Cedefop will continue the European journal of vocational training Background This paper sets out the following: to be in the front line by attaching high (where specific contributions on candidate • the nature of both institutions and priority to providing dedicated support to countries were published in 2006), and The European Centre for Development some of their complementary activities; the candidate countries for developing their Cedefop info, Agora meetings, the network of Vocational Training (Cedefop) and the • a collaboration agreement between the VET policies and preparing for accession. on early identification of skill needs in European Foundation for the Improvement of two institutions; Europe, and the Leonardo da Vinci study Working and Living Conditions (Eurofound) The Commission will consider financial visits programme. are both institutions created at the request • the main priorities for setting support for familiarising Croatia, the of the social partners. cooperation milestones; former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia Other joint activities More specifically, the social partners within • two annexes containing staff lists and (which was not included initially) and Turkey the Economic and Social Committee drew up a proposal for establishing an annual with Cedefop and its activities at the ETF and the Stability Pact for South Eastern a plan for creating both bodies to study work plan based on the missions and beginning of 2007. The framework of the Europe in association with Cedefop and matters relating to training and working specific activities of the two Agencies. ETF-Cedefop cooperation on candidate OECD organised an employability seminar conditions. countries will be funded from the new Phare for western Balkans in Thessaloniki in April budget. The budget is earmarked for 2006. Finally in 1975, on the basis of the social A framework for developing familiarisation of Croatia and Turkey, for two partners' plan, the Council adopted the years starting in 2006 and it will be founding regulations of both ‘the Centre’ (1) cooperation between Cedefop extended to include the former Yugoslav and ‘the Foundation’ (2). and Eurofound Republic of Macedonia. Since then, both institutions have been The conclusions of the in-depth discussions playing a crucial role in their respective The principal task of the European Centre for during the last meeting of the ETF-Cedefop fields providing support to their end-users Development of Vocational Training joint working group on the joint 2006 work and target groups. (Cedefop) is to promote the development of programme provided a sound basis for vocational education and training at preparing a realistic, more detailed and Over the years, Cedefop and the European European level. It operates within an coherent familiarisation programme for Foundation have developed an excellent evolving context of open policy coordination these countries. working relationship. Both institutions now between and with the EU Member States agree that the establishment of even closer and focuses primarily on the roles of cooperation and greater mutual analysis and information dissemination. understanding between them will provide a Cedefop’s unique expertise lies in its sound basis for providing more extensive comparative knowledge and understanding and better services to their respective target of trends and developments in vocational groups and for reinforcing the support they education and training policies in the currently provide to the European Member States and at European level. Commission.
(1) Council Regulation (EEC) No. 337/75 of 10 February 1975. (2) Council Regulation (EEC) No. 1365/75 of 26 May 1975. 56 | Annual report 2006 Framework for cooperation between Cedefop and Eurofound | 57
In November 2006, Cedefop also hosted an More concretely, Cedefop will continue to ANNEX VII information session for one delegation from draw on the ETF’s experience when Bulgaria. Presentations were made on the extending participation of candidate FRAMEWORK FOR COOPERATION European qualifications framework (EQF), countries in the following activities: ensuring BETWEEN CEDEFOP AND EUROFOUND ReferNet, Europass and the library and compatibility of reporting structures, documentation services. statistics and indicators and supporting research cooperation. The ETF and candidate In line with its mandate and work countries will continue to work together on programme, ETF and Cedefop will continue the European journal of vocational training Background This paper sets out the following: to be in the front line by attaching high (where specific contributions on candidate • the nature of both institutions and priority to providing dedicated support to countries were published in 2006), and The European Centre for Development some of their complementary activities; the candidate countries for developing their Cedefop info, Agora meetings, the network of Vocational Training (Cedefop) and the • a collaboration agreement between the VET policies and preparing for accession. on early identification of skill needs in European Foundation for the Improvement of two institutions; Europe, and the Leonardo da Vinci study Working and Living Conditions (Eurofound) The Commission will consider financial visits programme. are both institutions created at the request • the main priorities for setting support for familiarising Croatia, the of the social partners. cooperation milestones; former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia Other joint activities More specifically, the social partners within • two annexes containing staff lists and (which was not included initially) and Turkey the Economic and Social Committee drew up a proposal for establishing an annual with Cedefop and its activities at the ETF and the Stability Pact for South Eastern a plan for creating both bodies to study work plan based on the missions and beginning of 2007. The framework of the Europe in association with Cedefop and matters relating to training and working specific activities of the two Agencies. ETF-Cedefop cooperation on candidate OECD organised an employability seminar conditions. countries will be funded from the new Phare for western Balkans in Thessaloniki in April budget. The budget is earmarked for 2006. Finally in 1975, on the basis of the social A framework for developing familiarisation of Croatia and Turkey, for two partners' plan, the Council adopted the years starting in 2006 and it will be founding regulations of both ‘the Centre’ (1) cooperation between Cedefop extended to include the former Yugoslav and ‘the Foundation’ (2). and Eurofound Republic of Macedonia. Since then, both institutions have been The conclusions of the in-depth discussions playing a crucial role in their respective The principal task of the European Centre for during the last meeting of the ETF-Cedefop fields providing support to their end-users Development of Vocational Training joint working group on the joint 2006 work and target groups. (Cedefop) is to promote the development of programme provided a sound basis for vocational education and training at preparing a realistic, more detailed and Over the years, Cedefop and the European European level. It operates within an coherent familiarisation programme for Foundation have developed an excellent evolving context of open policy coordination these countries. working relationship. Both institutions now between and with the EU Member States agree that the establishment of even closer and focuses primarily on the roles of cooperation and greater mutual analysis and information dissemination. understanding between them will provide a Cedefop’s unique expertise lies in its sound basis for providing more extensive comparative knowledge and understanding and better services to their respective target of trends and developments in vocational groups and for reinforcing the support they education and training policies in the currently provide to the European Member States and at European level. Commission.
(1) Council Regulation (EEC) No. 337/75 of 10 February 1975. (2) Council Regulation (EEC) No. 1365/75 of 26 May 1975. 58 | Annual report 2006 Framework for cooperation between Cedefop and Eurofound | 59
Cedefop is both an active information The European Foundation for the The two Agencies consider that lifelong The two Agencies will continue to review provider and a source of reference for Improvement of Living and Working learning and living and working conditions their current and future work programmes in analysis and expertise on vocational Conditions (Eurofound) is a European Union are closely linked as key elements of overall order to identify opportunities for education and training systems and policies. body, one of the first to be established to industrial relations. For that reason, collaboration as new areas of activity are It carries out scientific analyses and work in specialised areas of EU policy. More enhancing cooperation between the two undertaken by each of the Agencies in the overviews of research results, good practice specifically, it was established to contribute Agencies should produce new useful future. and policy developments and provides to the planning and design of better living services to fill some of the information, policy-makers with advice and expertise. and working conditions in Europe. research and expertise gaps in the support The two Agencies will consult each other on provided to the European Commission, the their annual work programmes and on their Cedefop promotes mutual learning and Its main role is to provide information, Member States and the social partners. rolling framework programmes. understanding of key issues by examining, advice and expertise on living and working This consultation will be built into the explaining and interpreting developments. conditions, industrial relations and change timetable for drafting and establishing a By facilitating exchanges, cooperation and management in Europe for key actors in the The basis for mutual joint annual work programme in order to peer learning between all parties concerned, field of EU social policy, based on understanding: allow sufficient time for input. it has developed a concerted European comparative information, research and approach to vocational education and analysis.Its main fields are: employment and a collaboration agreement Cooperation meetings will be organised at training issues. Through its products and working conditions; work–life balance; between Agencies the following levels: services Cedefop contributes to the quality industrial relations and partnership and • at a general level, both Directorates will of training by serving the: social cohesion. It main target group The current framework for cooperation continue to maintain regular contacts comprises: • European Commission, European between the two Agencies is based on the with each other, e.g. at the regular Parliament and other European • employers following principles of collaboration: meetings of the Heads of Agencies; institutions; • EU policy-makers • Cedefop-Eurofound project The two Agencies are pleased to announce • Member States; managers/ad hoc groups will be set up • governments that they have decided to increase and in order to coordinate cooperation • social partners; formalise their close collaboration for their • trade unions and/or prepare future actions; common benefit. This will be achieved • other policy makers, including local and primarily by providing direct access to each • ad hoc invitations to meetings regional authorities; The two institutions are supporting others’ work. (seminars, conferences, etc.) may be the Lisbon strategy and the process • vocational education and training extended to each other when the of announced cooperation in vocational researchers and practitioners; and, This initiative has been taken to ensure that subject-matter is of specific relevance education and training: Eurofound in terms the maximum of synergy will be derived from to both Agencies. • associated countries (Iceland and of employment strategy and Cedefop in the work of the two Agencies. It will also Norway) and, as soon as agreements terms of developing training policies and ensure that work in areas of mutual interest Cooperation will ensure optimum use have been concluded, the candidate systems at European level. is carefully coordinated and managed. of available research funding in areas countries. Accordingly, they both consider that Additional benefits deriving from this of common interest. If necessary additional increasing and strengthening synergies is of collaboration will be in the sharing of project funding will be raised to finance common strategic importance for tackling challenges results. projects. in both fields. 58 | Annual report 2006 Framework for cooperation between Cedefop and Eurofound | 59
Cedefop is both an active information The European Foundation for the The two Agencies consider that lifelong The two Agencies will continue to review provider and a source of reference for Improvement of Living and Working learning and living and working conditions their current and future work programmes in analysis and expertise on vocational Conditions (Eurofound) is a European Union are closely linked as key elements of overall order to identify opportunities for education and training systems and policies. body, one of the first to be established to industrial relations. For that reason, collaboration as new areas of activity are It carries out scientific analyses and work in specialised areas of EU policy. More enhancing cooperation between the two undertaken by each of the Agencies in the overviews of research results, good practice specifically, it was established to contribute Agencies should produce new useful future. and policy developments and provides to the planning and design of better living services to fill some of the information, policy-makers with advice and expertise. and working conditions in Europe. research and expertise gaps in the support The two Agencies will consult each other on provided to the European Commission, the their annual work programmes and on their Cedefop promotes mutual learning and Its main role is to provide information, Member States and the social partners. rolling framework programmes. understanding of key issues by examining, advice and expertise on living and working This consultation will be built into the explaining and interpreting developments. conditions, industrial relations and change timetable for drafting and establishing a By facilitating exchanges, cooperation and management in Europe for key actors in the The basis for mutual joint annual work programme in order to peer learning between all parties concerned, field of EU social policy, based on understanding: allow sufficient time for input. it has developed a concerted European comparative information, research and approach to vocational education and analysis.Its main fields are: employment and a collaboration agreement Cooperation meetings will be organised at training issues. Through its products and working conditions; work–life balance; between Agencies the following levels: services Cedefop contributes to the quality industrial relations and partnership and • at a general level, both Directorates will of training by serving the: social cohesion. It main target group The current framework for cooperation continue to maintain regular contacts comprises: • European Commission, European between the two Agencies is based on the with each other, e.g. at the regular Parliament and other European • employers following principles of collaboration: meetings of the Heads of Agencies; institutions; • EU policy-makers • Cedefop-Eurofound project The two Agencies are pleased to announce • Member States; managers/ad hoc groups will be set up • governments that they have decided to increase and in order to coordinate cooperation • social partners; formalise their close collaboration for their • trade unions and/or prepare future actions; common benefit. This will be achieved • other policy makers, including local and primarily by providing direct access to each • ad hoc invitations to meetings regional authorities; The two institutions are supporting others’ work. (seminars, conferences, etc.) may be the Lisbon strategy and the process • vocational education and training extended to each other when the of announced cooperation in vocational researchers and practitioners; and, This initiative has been taken to ensure that subject-matter is of specific relevance education and training: Eurofound in terms the maximum of synergy will be derived from to both Agencies. • associated countries (Iceland and of employment strategy and Cedefop in the work of the two Agencies. It will also Norway) and, as soon as agreements terms of developing training policies and ensure that work in areas of mutual interest Cooperation will ensure optimum use have been concluded, the candidate systems at European level. is carefully coordinated and managed. of available research funding in areas countries. Accordingly, they both consider that Additional benefits deriving from this of common interest. If necessary additional increasing and strengthening synergies is of collaboration will be in the sharing of project funding will be raised to finance common strategic importance for tackling challenges results. projects. in both fields. 60 | Annual report 2006 Framework for cooperation between Cedefop and Eurofound | 61
A framework for cooperation: a Knowledge production This involves in particular: Dissemination activities • exploring and developing common new complementary The production of knowledge is a central Both Agencies will use their human peer-learning activities to support issue for both institutions, as key references resources and IT tools to disseminate the contribution on the current social partner organisations in the centres for VET and working and living results of their cooperation. context of both employment and conditions. Activities will be implemented on Lisbon strategy and the process vocational training policies and systems the basis of the following priorities: of announced cooperation in at company, sectoral, national and Implementation of the • the promotion and development of European levels. Also, facing the vocational education and exchanges of information and challenges posed by the enlargement agreement training approaches with a view to elaborating and accession processes in cooperation common research and reporting with ETF; This agreement will be subject to regular activities designed mainly to provide review and will, if necessary, be updated. Bearing in mind the importance of lifelong • promoting common events and specific policy-makers, key stakeholders, learning for the development of better living analyses to support the European the social partners and other strategic The precise content of specific common and working conditions for European citizens social partners; target groups with support in matters activities will be part of the joint annual – two different but complementary subjects relating both to industrial relations • developing peer-learning activities work programme. – Eurofound will provide its outstanding and lifelong learning policies; to improve and increase awareness knowledge of and background in socio- of continuing vocational training economic, labour and industrial relations • exploration of the development of for improving living and working topics, and Cedefop will contribute its own common research tools and activities conditions in the context of social, expertise in the field of lifelong learning. for improving the integration of labour, economic and education information and achievements in the policies at European level; The two Agencies will, in keeping with the fields of lifelong learning and working principles of collaboration and their specific and living conditions; • planning joint activities with other roles, set up internal coordination sectoral, national, European and • cooperation in the scientific committees mechanisms for sharing know-how and for international organisations (DG EAC, DG and the advice and guidance networks achieving results. To this end, there will be EMPL, ILO, OCDE, ETF, etc.). in which they are both involved. three priority fields for developing common activities between the Agencies; within each Events and peer-learning activities field some activities could be undertaken on [Signed 29 November 2006] [Signed 16 November 2006] the basis of a process of exchange and The wide experience of both institutions in cooperation. this field represents a strength which can be exploited to create synergy and to share know-how and so give impetus to debates Aviana Maria Bulgarelli Jorma Karppinen and discussions which concern both Director Cedefop Director European Foundation employment and learning communities and target- groups. 60 | Annual report 2006 Framework for cooperation between Cedefop and Eurofound | 61
A framework for cooperation: a Knowledge production This involves in particular: Dissemination activities • exploring and developing common new complementary The production of knowledge is a central Both Agencies will use their human peer-learning activities to support issue for both institutions, as key references resources and IT tools to disseminate the contribution on the current social partner organisations in the centres for VET and working and living results of their cooperation. context of both employment and conditions. Activities will be implemented on Lisbon strategy and the process vocational training policies and systems the basis of the following priorities: of announced cooperation in at company, sectoral, national and Implementation of the • the promotion and development of European levels. Also, facing the vocational education and exchanges of information and challenges posed by the enlargement agreement training approaches with a view to elaborating and accession processes in cooperation common research and reporting with ETF; This agreement will be subject to regular activities designed mainly to provide review and will, if necessary, be updated. Bearing in mind the importance of lifelong • promoting common events and specific policy-makers, key stakeholders, learning for the development of better living analyses to support the European the social partners and other strategic The precise content of specific common and working conditions for European citizens social partners; target groups with support in matters activities will be part of the joint annual – two different but complementary subjects relating both to industrial relations • developing peer-learning activities work programme. – Eurofound will provide its outstanding and lifelong learning policies; to improve and increase awareness knowledge of and background in socio- of continuing vocational training economic, labour and industrial relations • exploration of the development of for improving living and working topics, and Cedefop will contribute its own common research tools and activities conditions in the context of social, expertise in the field of lifelong learning. for improving the integration of labour, economic and education information and achievements in the policies at European level; The two Agencies will, in keeping with the fields of lifelong learning and working principles of collaboration and their specific and living conditions; • planning joint activities with other roles, set up internal coordination sectoral, national, European and • cooperation in the scientific committees mechanisms for sharing know-how and for international organisations (DG EAC, DG and the advice and guidance networks achieving results. To this end, there will be EMPL, ILO, OCDE, ETF, etc.). in which they are both involved. three priority fields for developing common activities between the Agencies; within each Events and peer-learning activities field some activities could be undertaken on [Signed 29 November 2006] [Signed 16 November 2006] the basis of a process of exchange and The wide experience of both institutions in cooperation. this field represents a strength which can be exploited to create synergy and to share know-how and so give impetus to debates Aviana Maria Bulgarelli Jorma Karppinen and discussions which concern both Director Cedefop Director European Foundation employment and learning communities and target- groups. 62 | Annual report 2006 Refernet | 63
ANNEX VIII REFERNET (Network of reference and expertise)
List of ReferNet coordinators (2006)
AT CZ FI GR IE LT Mr Peter Schlögl Mr Pavel Petrovic Mr Matti Kyrö Ms Ermioni Barkaba Ms Margaret Carey Ms Giedre Beleckiene OEIBF – Österreichisches Institut NUOV - Národní ústav OPH – Opetushallitus / Finnish OEEK – Οργανισμός FAS – Training and Employment PMMC - Profesinio mokymo für Berufsbildungsforschung odborného vzdelávání / National National Board of Education Επαγγελματικής Εκπαίδευης και Authority metodikos centras / Biberstrasse 5/6 Institute of Technical and Hakaniemenkatu 2 Κατάρτισης / Organisation for P.O. Box 456 Methodological Centre for A -1010 Vienna Vocational Education P.O. Box 380 Vocational Education & Training 27-33 Upper Baggot Street Vocational Education & Training T (43-1) 310 33 34 Weilova 1271/6 FI-00531 Helsinki Ethnikis Antistasis 41 and IRL-Dublin 4 Gelezinio Vilko g. 12 F (43-1) 319 77 72 CZ-102 00 Praha 10 T (358-9) 77 47 71 24 Karamanoglou T (353-1) 607 05 36 LT - 2600 Vilnius M [email protected] T (420-2) 74 02 23 41 F (358-9) 77 47 78 69 GR-14234 Athens F (353-1) 607 06 34 T (370-5) 21 23 523 W www.oeibf.at F (420-2) 74 86 33 80 M [email protected] T (30-210) 270 91 44 M [email protected] F (370-5) 24 98 183 R www.refernet.at M [email protected] W www.oph.fi F (30-210) 277 18 29 W www.fas.ie M [email protected] W www.nuov.cz R www.oph.fi/info/ refernet M [email protected] R www.fas.ie/en/refernet W www.pmmc.lt R www.refernet.cz W www.oeek.gr R www.pmmc.lt/refernet
BE DK FR HU IT LU Mr Reinald Van Weydeveldt Mr Svend-Erik Povelsen Mr Régis Roussel Mr Tamas Köpeczi-Bócz Ms Isabella Pitoni Mr Jos Noesen VDAB – Vlaamse Dienst voor CIRIUS Centre INFFO – Centre pour le OMAI - Oktatási Minisztérium ISFOL – Istituto per lo sviluppo Ministère de l’Éducation Arbeidsbemiddeling en Fiolstræde 44 développement de l’information Alapkezelo Igazgatósága / della formazione professionale nationale et de la Formation Beroepsopleiding DK-1171 København K, sur la formation permanente Fundmanager Directorate of the dei lavoratori professionnelle Kaizerlaan 11 T (45-33) 95 70 00 4, avenue du Stade de France Ministry of Education Via Morgagni 33 Service de la Formation B-1000 Brussels F (45-33) 95 70 01 FR-93218 Saint Denis de la Bihari János utca 5 I-00161 Rome professionnelle T (32-2) 506 13 21 M [email protected] Plaine Cedex HU - 1055 Budapest T (39-06) 44 59 06 36 29, rue Aldringen F (32-2) 506 15 61 W www.ciriusonline.dk T (33-1) 55 93 92 12 T (36-1) 301 31 61 F (39-06) 44 59 06 39 L-2926 Luxembourg M reinald.vanweydeveldt@ R www.refernet.dk F (33-1) 55 93 17 25 F (36-1) 301 31 63 M [email protected] T (352) 47 85 241 vdab.be M [email protected] M [email protected] W http://www.isfol.it F (352) 47 41 16 W www.vdab.be W www.centre-inffo.fr/ W www.okmt.hu R www.isfol.it/BASIS/web/ M [email protected] R www.refernet.be R www.centre-inffo.fr/ R www.refernet.hu prod/document/DDD/ W www.men.lu Le-reseau-REFER-France.html rnet_hompag.htm
CY EE DE IS LV MT Mr Yiannis Mourouzides Ms Evelin Silla Ms Ute Hippach-Schneider Mr Arnbjörn Ólafsson Ms Baiba Ramina Ms Margaret M Ellul HRDA - Human Resource INNOVE - Elukestva Õppe BIBB – Bundesinstitut für MENNT - Samstarfsvettvangur AIC - Latvijas Akademiskas Ministeru ta' l-Edukazzjoni, Development Authority of Arendamise Sihtasutus / Berufsbildung atvinnulífs og skóla / EDUCATE informacijas centrs / Centre for Zghazagh a Xoghol / Ministry of Cyprus Foundation for Lifelong Learning Robert-Schumann-Platz 3 Iceland information on continuing Education, Youth and Anavissou 2, Strovolos, Development D-53142 Bonn Grensásvegur 16a vocational training Employment P.O. Box 25431 Liivalaia 2 T (49-228) 107 16 30 IS – 108 Reykjavik Valnu iela 2 Great Siege Road CY - 1392 Nicosia EE - 10118 Tallinn F (49-228) 107 29 71 T (354) 599 14 440 LV - 1050 Riga MT – CMR 02 Floriana T (357-22) 39 03 67 T (372) 699 80 80 M [email protected] F (354) 599 14 401 T (371-7) 22 51 55 T (356-21) 22 81 94 F (357-22) 42 85 22 F (372) 699 80 81 W www.bibb.de M [email protected] F (371-7) 22 10 06 F (356-21) 23 98 42 M y.mourouzides@ M [email protected] R www.refernet.de W www.mennt.is/ M [email protected] M [email protected] hrdauth.org.cy W www.innove.ee R www.refernet.is/ W www.aic.lv W www.education.gov.mt W www.hrdauth.org.cy R www.innove.ee/refernet R www.aic.lv/refernet R www.refernet.org.cy 62 | Annual report 2006 Refernet | 63
ANNEX VIII REFERNET (Network of reference and expertise)
List of ReferNet coordinators (2006)
AT CZ FI GR IE LT Mr Peter Schlögl Mr Pavel Petrovic Mr Matti Kyrö Ms Ermioni Barkaba Ms Margaret Carey Ms Giedre Beleckiene OEIBF – Österreichisches Institut NUOV - Národní ústav OPH – Opetushallitus / Finnish OEEK – Οργανισμός FAS – Training and Employment PMMC - Profesinio mokymo für Berufsbildungsforschung odborného vzdelávání / National National Board of Education Επαγγελματικής Εκπαίδευης και Authority metodikos centras / Biberstrasse 5/6 Institute of Technical and Hakaniemenkatu 2 Κατάρτισης / Organisation for P.O. Box 456 Methodological Centre for A -1010 Vienna Vocational Education P.O. Box 380 Vocational Education & Training 27-33 Upper Baggot Street Vocational Education & Training T (43-1) 310 33 34 Weilova 1271/6 FI-00531 Helsinki Ethnikis Antistasis 41 and IRL-Dublin 4 Gelezinio Vilko g. 12 F (43-1) 319 77 72 CZ-102 00 Praha 10 T (358-9) 77 47 71 24 Karamanoglou T (353-1) 607 05 36 LT - 2600 Vilnius M [email protected] T (420-2) 74 02 23 41 F (358-9) 77 47 78 69 GR-14234 Athens F (353-1) 607 06 34 T (370-5) 21 23 523 W www.oeibf.at F (420-2) 74 86 33 80 M [email protected] T (30-210) 270 91 44 M [email protected] F (370-5) 24 98 183 R www.refernet.at M [email protected] W www.oph.fi F (30-210) 277 18 29 W www.fas.ie M [email protected] W www.nuov.cz R www.oph.fi/info/ refernet M [email protected] R www.fas.ie/en/refernet W www.pmmc.lt R www.refernet.cz W www.oeek.gr R www.pmmc.lt/refernet
BE DK FR HU IT LU Mr Reinald Van Weydeveldt Mr Svend-Erik Povelsen Mr Régis Roussel Mr Tamas Köpeczi-Bócz Ms Isabella Pitoni Mr Jos Noesen VDAB – Vlaamse Dienst voor CIRIUS Centre INFFO – Centre pour le OMAI - Oktatási Minisztérium ISFOL – Istituto per lo sviluppo Ministère de l’Éducation Arbeidsbemiddeling en Fiolstræde 44 développement de l’information Alapkezelo Igazgatósága / della formazione professionale nationale et de la Formation Beroepsopleiding DK-1171 København K, sur la formation permanente Fundmanager Directorate of the dei lavoratori professionnelle Kaizerlaan 11 T (45-33) 95 70 00 4, avenue du Stade de France Ministry of Education Via Morgagni 33 Service de la Formation B-1000 Brussels F (45-33) 95 70 01 FR-93218 Saint Denis de la Bihari János utca 5 I-00161 Rome professionnelle T (32-2) 506 13 21 M [email protected] Plaine Cedex HU - 1055 Budapest T (39-06) 44 59 06 36 29, rue Aldringen F (32-2) 506 15 61 W www.ciriusonline.dk T (33-1) 55 93 92 12 T (36-1) 301 31 61 F (39-06) 44 59 06 39 L-2926 Luxembourg M reinald.vanweydeveldt@ R www.refernet.dk F (33-1) 55 93 17 25 F (36-1) 301 31 63 M [email protected] T (352) 47 85 241 vdab.be M [email protected] M [email protected] W http://www.isfol.it F (352) 47 41 16 W www.vdab.be W www.centre-inffo.fr/ W www.okmt.hu R www.isfol.it/BASIS/web/ M [email protected] R www.refernet.be R www.centre-inffo.fr/ R www.refernet.hu prod/document/DDD/ W www.men.lu Le-reseau-REFER-France.html rnet_hompag.htm
CY EE DE IS LV MT Mr Yiannis Mourouzides Ms Evelin Silla Ms Ute Hippach-Schneider Mr Arnbjörn Ólafsson Ms Baiba Ramina Ms Margaret M Ellul HRDA - Human Resource INNOVE - Elukestva Õppe BIBB – Bundesinstitut für MENNT - Samstarfsvettvangur AIC - Latvijas Akademiskas Ministeru ta' l-Edukazzjoni, Development Authority of Arendamise Sihtasutus / Berufsbildung atvinnulífs og skóla / EDUCATE informacijas centrs / Centre for Zghazagh a Xoghol / Ministry of Cyprus Foundation for Lifelong Learning Robert-Schumann-Platz 3 Iceland information on continuing Education, Youth and Anavissou 2, Strovolos, Development D-53142 Bonn Grensásvegur 16a vocational training Employment P.O. Box 25431 Liivalaia 2 T (49-228) 107 16 30 IS – 108 Reykjavik Valnu iela 2 Great Siege Road CY - 1392 Nicosia EE - 10118 Tallinn F (49-228) 107 29 71 T (354) 599 14 440 LV - 1050 Riga MT – CMR 02 Floriana T (357-22) 39 03 67 T (372) 699 80 80 M [email protected] F (354) 599 14 401 T (371-7) 22 51 55 T (356-21) 22 81 94 F (357-22) 42 85 22 F (372) 699 80 81 W www.bibb.de M [email protected] F (371-7) 22 10 06 F (356-21) 23 98 42 M y.mourouzides@ M [email protected] R www.refernet.de W www.mennt.is/ M [email protected] M [email protected] hrdauth.org.cy W www.innove.ee R www.refernet.is/ W www.aic.lv W www.education.gov.mt W www.hrdauth.org.cy R www.innove.ee/refernet R www.aic.lv/refernet R www.refernet.org.cy 64 | Annual report 2006 Budget execution 2006 | 65
NL PT ES ANNEX IX Ms Karel Visser Ms Fernanda Ferreira Ms Maria Luz De La Cuevas CINOP – Expertisecentrum / DGERT - Direcção-Geral do Torresano Budget execution 2006 Centre of Expertise Emprego e das Relações de INEM - Servicio Público de Centrum voor Innovatie van Trabalho o o Empleo Estatal Opleidingen / Centre for the Praça de Londres, n. 2, 5 andar Ministerio de Trabajo y Innovation of Education and P-1049-056 Lisboal Seguridad Social Training T (351-21) 21 84 41 405 Condesa de Venadito 9 Pettelaarpark - Postbus 1585 F (351-21) 21 84 41 466 E - 28027 Madrid OVERALL BUDGET EXECUTION 2006 NL - 5200 BP s-Hertogenbosch, M fernanda.ferreira@ T (34-91) 58 59 834 T (31-73) 680 07 27 dgert.mtss.gov.pt F (34-91) 58 59 819 Budget Financial cmt Execution, % of F (31-73) 612 34 25 W www.dgert.mtss.gov.pt M [email protected] M [email protected] R www.dgert.mtss.gov.pt/ W www.inem.es budget W www.cinop.nl Refernet R www.inem.es/otras/ R www.cinop.nl/projecten/ refernet/entrada.html Title 1 (Staff) 9 443 050.00 8 483 195.00 89.84 refernet Title 2 (Investment building, equipment) 1 419 175.00 1 280 853.00 90.25 Title 3 (Operating expenditure) 5 977 775.00 5 721 524.00 95.71 NO SK SE Total budget EU-25 16 840 000.00 15 485 572.00 91.96 Mr Rolf Kristiansen Ms Dagmar Jelinkova Mr Shawn Mendes TI – Teknologisk Institutt SIOV - Státny institút odborného Skolverket - Statens Skolverk / Akersveien 24C vzdelávania / Slovenské národné Swedish National Agency for N – 0131 Oslo observatórium odborného vzde- Education T (47-22) 86 50 00 lávania / State Institute of Voca- Kungsgatan 53 F (47-22) 20 18 01 tional Education / Slovak National S - 106 20 Stockholm Budget execution 2006 M rolf.kristiansen@ Observatory of Vocational T (46-8) 52 73 32 87 teknologisk.no Education F (46-8) 24 44 20 Title 3 by budget line and type of expenditure W www.teknologisk.no Bellova 54/a M Shawn.mendes@ R www.refernet.no SK-831 01 Bratislava skolverket.se T (421-2) 54 77 67 74 W www.skolverket.se Type of expenditure Available Committed Execution, % of F (421-2) 54 77 67 74 budget M [email protected] Documentation 95 000.00 95 000.00 100.00 W www.siov.sk R www.siov.sk/refernet/ Translation expenses 615 600.00 611 242.19 99.29 Management board meetings 185 000.00 185 000.00 100.00 PL SI UK Missions, meeting, interpretation 1 022 868.00 938 779.36 91.78 Mr Tom Leney Ms Kinga Motysia Ms Mojca Cek Publications 643 567.00 616 648.79 95.82 BKKK - Biuro Koordynacji CPI - Centra RS za poklicno QCA - Qualifications and Kszta|cenia Kadr / Co-operation izobrazevanje / State Institute of Curriculum Authority Enhanced cooperation with partners 766 200.00 739 138.50 96.47 Fund Foundation Vocational Education 83 Piccadilly Ul. Górnóslaska 4A Ob Zeleznici 16 UK - W1J 8QA London Technical support 342 526.00 342 525.70 100.00 PL - 00 444 Warsawa SI - 1000 Ljubljana T (44-20) 75 09 55 55 T (48-22) 62 53 937 T (386-1) 58 64 223 F (44-20) 75 09 66 66 Pilot studies and projects 1 097 015.00 1 069 218.60 31.22 F (48-22) 62 52 805 F (386-1) 54 22 045 M [email protected] Community study visits programme 1 210 000.00 1 123 971.00 92.89 W [email protected] M [email protected] W www.qca.org.uk W www.cofund.org.pl W www.cpi.si R www.refernet.org.uk Total 5 977 776.00 5 721 524.00 95.71 R www.refernet.pl R www.refernet.si 64 | Annual report 2006 Budget execution 2006 | 65
NL PT ES ANNEX IX Ms Karel Visser Ms Fernanda Ferreira Ms Maria Luz De La Cuevas CINOP – Expertisecentrum / DGERT - Direcção-Geral do Torresano Budget execution 2006 Centre of Expertise Emprego e das Relações de INEM - Servicio Público de Centrum voor Innovatie van Trabalho o o Empleo Estatal Opleidingen / Centre for the Praça de Londres, n. 2, 5 andar Ministerio de Trabajo y Innovation of Education and P-1049-056 Lisboal Seguridad Social Training T (351-21) 21 84 41 405 Condesa de Venadito 9 Pettelaarpark - Postbus 1585 F (351-21) 21 84 41 466 E - 28027 Madrid OVERALL BUDGET EXECUTION 2006 NL - 5200 BP s-Hertogenbosch, M fernanda.ferreira@ T (34-91) 58 59 834 T (31-73) 680 07 27 dgert.mtss.gov.pt F (34-91) 58 59 819 Budget Financial cmt Execution, % of F (31-73) 612 34 25 W www.dgert.mtss.gov.pt M [email protected] M [email protected] R www.dgert.mtss.gov.pt/ W www.inem.es budget W www.cinop.nl Refernet R www.inem.es/otras/ R www.cinop.nl/projecten/ refernet/entrada.html Title 1 (Staff) 9 443 050.00 8 483 195.00 89.84 refernet Title 2 (Investment building, equipment) 1 419 175.00 1 280 853.00 90.25 Title 3 (Operating expenditure) 5 977 775.00 5 721 524.00 95.71 NO SK SE Total budget EU-25 16 840 000.00 15 485 572.00 91.96 Mr Rolf Kristiansen Ms Dagmar Jelinkova Mr Shawn Mendes TI – Teknologisk Institutt SIOV - Státny institút odborného Skolverket - Statens Skolverk / Akersveien 24C vzdelávania / Slovenské národné Swedish National Agency for N – 0131 Oslo observatórium odborného vzde- Education T (47-22) 86 50 00 lávania / State Institute of Voca- Kungsgatan 53 F (47-22) 20 18 01 tional Education / Slovak National S - 106 20 Stockholm Budget execution 2006 M rolf.kristiansen@ Observatory of Vocational T (46-8) 52 73 32 87 teknologisk.no Education F (46-8) 24 44 20 Title 3 by budget line and type of expenditure W www.teknologisk.no Bellova 54/a M Shawn.mendes@ R www.refernet.no SK-831 01 Bratislava skolverket.se T (421-2) 54 77 67 74 W www.skolverket.se Type of expenditure Available Committed Execution, % of F (421-2) 54 77 67 74 budget M [email protected] Documentation 95 000.00 95 000.00 100.00 W www.siov.sk R www.siov.sk/refernet/ Translation expenses 615 600.00 611 242.19 99.29 Management board meetings 185 000.00 185 000.00 100.00 PL SI UK Missions, meeting, interpretation 1 022 868.00 938 779.36 91.78 Mr Tom Leney Ms Kinga Motysia Ms Mojca Cek Publications 643 567.00 616 648.79 95.82 BKKK - Biuro Koordynacji CPI - Centra RS za poklicno QCA - Qualifications and Kszta|cenia Kadr / Co-operation izobrazevanje / State Institute of Curriculum Authority Enhanced cooperation with partners 766 200.00 739 138.50 96.47 Fund Foundation Vocational Education 83 Piccadilly Ul. Górnóslaska 4A Ob Zeleznici 16 UK - W1J 8QA London Technical support 342 526.00 342 525.70 100.00 PL - 00 444 Warsawa SI - 1000 Ljubljana T (44-20) 75 09 55 55 T (48-22) 62 53 937 T (386-1) 58 64 223 F (44-20) 75 09 66 66 Pilot studies and projects 1 097 015.00 1 069 218.60 31.22 F (48-22) 62 52 805 F (386-1) 54 22 045 M [email protected] Community study visits programme 1 210 000.00 1 123 971.00 92.89 W [email protected] M [email protected] W www.qca.org.uk W www.cofund.org.pl W www.cpi.si R www.refernet.org.uk Total 5 977 776.00 5 721 524.00 95.71 R www.refernet.pl R www.refernet.si 66 | Annual report 2006 Budget execution 2006 | 67
Budget execution 2006 - Title 3 by area and activity field
Execution by budget line Execution, % of Budget Financial cmt* budget Forecast Actual Transversal activies Developing research Documentation 95 000 .00 95 000.00 100.00 % Activity field 1: research and policy analysis 365 342 Translation expenses 615 600.00 611 242.00 99.29 % Activity field 2: research cooperation and exchange 778 1052 Management board meetings 185 000.00 185 000.00 100.00 % Total (Title 3) 1 143 1 394 Total transversal activies 895 600.00 891 242.00 99.51 % Reporting and facilitating a concerted approach Area A Activity field 1: reporting on VET developments 430 212 Missions, meetings, interpretation 342 343.00 326 370.00 95.33 % Activity field 2: concerted approach and thematic networks 1030 914 Publications 158 467.00 136 739.00 86.29 % Total (Title 3) 1 460 1 126 Enhanced cooperation with partners 87 000.00 60 000.00 68.97 % Exchange and supporting partners Technical support 10 108.00 10 108.00 100.00 % Activity field 1: LDV II study visits programme 1 245 1 124 30 9 Pilot studies and projects 562 550.00 543 571.00 96.63 % Activity field 2: integrating candidate countries 150 297 Total area A 1 160 467.00 1 076 787.00 92.79 % Activity field 3: support and service to stakeholders 1 425 1 430 Area B Total (Title 3) Missions, meetings, interpretation 403 525.00 375 416.00 93.03 % Information, communication and dissemination Activity field 1: publications 325 398 Publications 71 100.00 69 383.00 97.58 % Activity field 2: electronic media 344 34 Enhanced cooperation with partners 0.00 0.00 0.00 % Activity field 3: library, documentation, archives and ReferNet 771 1 011 Technical support 214 885.00 214 885.00 100.00 % Total (Title 3) 1 440 1 444 Pilot studies and projects 331 590.00 322 773.00 97.34 % Directorate, administration, facilities and resources Total area B 1 021 100.00 982 456.00 96.22 % Total (Title 3) 110 274 Area C Missions, meetings, interpretation 67 000.00 53 994.00 80.59 % Total (Title 3) 5 578 5 668 Publications 3 000.00 0.00 0.00 % Technical support 0.00 0.00 0.00 % Pilot studies and projects 202 875.00 202 875.00 100.00 % Community study visits programme 1 210 000.00 1 123 971.00 92.89 % Total area C 1 482 875.00 1 380 840.00 93.12 % Area D Missions, meetings, interpretation 210 000.00 183 000.00 87.14 % Publications 411 000.00 410 527.00 99.88 % Enhanced cooperation with partners 679 200.00 679 139.00 99.99 % Technical support 117 533.00 117 533.00 100.00 % Total area D 1 417 733.00 1 390 199.00 98.06 % * The difference of 54 with the total amount committed is related to provisional commitments for meetings Total 5 977 775.00 5 721 524.00 95.71 % and missions.The Centre got a supplementary and amending budget of EUR 300.000 for title 3. 66 | Annual report 2006 Budget execution 2006 | 67
Budget execution 2006 - Title 3 by area and activity field
Execution by budget line Execution, % of Budget Financial cmt* budget Forecast Actual Transversal activies Developing research Documentation 95 000 .00 95 000.00 100.00 % Activity field 1: research and policy analysis 365 342 Translation expenses 615 600.00 611 242.00 99.29 % Activity field 2: research cooperation and exchange 778 1052 Management board meetings 185 000.00 185 000.00 100.00 % Total (Title 3) 1 143 1 394 Total transversal activies 895 600.00 891 242.00 99.51 % Reporting and facilitating a concerted approach Area A Activity field 1: reporting on VET developments 430 212 Missions, meetings, interpretation 342 343.00 326 370.00 95.33 % Activity field 2: concerted approach and thematic networks 1030 914 Publications 158 467.00 136 739.00 86.29 % Total (Title 3) 1 460 1 126 Enhanced cooperation with partners 87 000.00 60 000.00 68.97 % Exchange and supporting partners Technical support 10 108.00 10 108.00 100.00 % Activity field 1: LDV II study visits programme 1 245 1 124 30 9 Pilot studies and projects 562 550.00 543 571.00 96.63 % Activity field 2: integrating candidate countries 150 297 Total area A 1 160 467.00 1 076 787.00 92.79 % Activity field 3: support and service to stakeholders 1 425 1 430 Area B Total (Title 3) Missions, meetings, interpretation 403 525.00 375 416.00 93.03 % Information, communication and dissemination Activity field 1: publications 325 398 Publications 71 100.00 69 383.00 97.58 % Activity field 2: electronic media 344 34 Enhanced cooperation with partners 0.00 0.00 0.00 % Activity field 3: library, documentation, archives and ReferNet 771 1 011 Technical support 214 885.00 214 885.00 100.00 % Total (Title 3) 1 440 1 444 Pilot studies and projects 331 590.00 322 773.00 97.34 % Directorate, administration, facilities and resources Total area B 1 021 100.00 982 456.00 96.22 % Total (Title 3) 110 274 Area C Missions, meetings, interpretation 67 000.00 53 994.00 80.59 % Total (Title 3) 5 578 5 668 Publications 3 000.00 0.00 0.00 % Technical support 0.00 0.00 0.00 % Pilot studies and projects 202 875.00 202 875.00 100.00 % Community study visits programme 1 210 000.00 1 123 971.00 92.89 % Total area C 1 482 875.00 1 380 840.00 93.12 % Area D Missions, meetings, interpretation 210 000.00 183 000.00 87.14 % Publications 411 000.00 410 527.00 99.88 % Enhanced cooperation with partners 679 200.00 679 139.00 99.99 % Technical support 117 533.00 117 533.00 100.00 % Total area D 1 417 733.00 1 390 199.00 98.06 % * The difference of 54 with the total amount committed is related to provisional commitments for meetings Total 5 977 775.00 5 721 524.00 95.71 % and missions.The Centre got a supplementary and amending budget of EUR 300.000 for title 3.
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Annual report 2006
Luxembourg: Office for Official Publications of the European Communities
2007 – VI, 67 pp. – 17 x 24 cm ISBN 978-92-896-0494-9 Cat. No: TI-AB-07-001-EN-C Free of charge – 4066 EN –