End-Term Review (ETR) of the VET Toolbox 1 Programme
Funding
Sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America, Asia
2024 - 2025
Vocational Education and Training (TVET) I Employability & Job Creation I Private-public Partnerships & Multi-stakeholder Platforms I Gender & Inclusion
Strategy Development & Review I Evaluation & Monitoring
Introduction
Paeradigms conducted a comprehensive End-Term Review (ETR) of the VET Toolbox 1 Programme spanning 41 countries to provide actionable insights that would shape both the subsequent programmes and other emerging Team Europe initiatives.
Objectives
Paeradigms was brought in to:
Evaluate the relevance, coherence, effectiveness, efficiency, impact, and sustainability of the interventions and ensure accountability towards the European Commission.
Extract insights from the evaluation findings about the factors and strategies that influenced the programme’s success.
Offer lessons learned and recommendations to support ongoing VET Toolbox interventions and guide the design and execution of future programmes with specific focus on Team Europe Initiatives.
Background
The VET Toolbox 1 Programme was a multi-faceted, EUR 15.85 million initiative funded by the European Union and BMZ, and co-implemented by Enabel, GIZ, LuxDev, and the British Council. The program aimed to enrich vocational Education and Training (TVET) across 41 partner countries. The programme aimed to enhance vocational Education and Training (TVET) systems by offering expertise, tools, and advice, promoting a demand-driven approach, encouraging private sector involvement, and fostering inclusion measures. The interventions were categorized into Short-Term Actions (STA), Grants, and Knowledge Exchange Network Activities and Tools (KENT). Notably, the programme was a “pre-Team Europe” initiative, and the results from the evaluation were eagerly awaited by DG-INTPA to inform the Team Europe Initiatives.
Approach
Paeradigms’ methodology involved:
Utilization-focused approach: A participatory, utilization-focused strategy was chosen to ensure that the evaluation would have immediate and practical applications.
Mixed-methods data collection: Data was collected both remotely and through on-site field missions in several countries, facilitating a comprehensive analysis.
Evaluation framework and matrix: Aligned with the OECD DAC evaluation criteria, this framework also included over 30 specific questions from donors and implementing agencies to ensure a thorough assessment.
Outcome
Paeradigms successfully delivered:
A comprehensive final report that detailed the findings and provided actionable recommendations.
Several workshops with key stakeholders to share, discuss, and refine the findings. These sessions facilitated a deeper understanding and ensured that the recommendations were aligned with stakeholder needs and priorities.