The Korean case study: past experience and new trends in training policies

Young-Sun Ra and Kyung Woo Shim

No 53696, Social Protection Discussion Papers and Notes from The World Bank

Abstract: Korea's skills development strategy has been highlighted as one of the key driving forces of the country's economic development. This paper examines the main features and evolution of this strategy from the 1960s to the present. In particular, it discusses how the skills development policies have contributed to economic development and poverty reduction. The findings in the paper highlight a set of important lessons for the design and implementation of skills development policies, which could be useful for other developing countries.

Keywords: Education For All; Primary Education; Access&Equity in Basic Education; Population Policies; Labor Markets (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2009-12-01
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