luận văn Implementation of vocational training policies for rural workers in the Mekong river delta

MINISTRY OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRSNATIONAL ACADEMY OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION TRAN THI VANH KHUYEN IMPLEMENTATION OF VOCATIONAL TRAINING POLICIES FOR RURAL W

MINISTRY OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

NATIONAL ACADEMY OF PUBLIC

ADMINISTRATION

TRAN THI VANH KHUYEN

IMPLEMENTATION OF VOCATIONAL TRAINING POLICIES FOR RURAL WORKERS IN THE MEKONG RIVER

DELTA Specialty: Public Management Code: 9 34 04 03

SUMMARY OF DOCTORAL THESIS IN PUBLIC

MANAGEMENT

HANOI, 2019

The project has been completed at NATIONAL ACADEMY OF PUBLIC

ADMINISTRATION

Location: Doctoral thesis defense hall – Hall at Building ,

National Academy of Public Administration No: 77 – Nguyen Chi Thanh Street – Dong Da District – Hanoi

Time: At: Date: / /2019

The thesis can be found out at National Library of Vietnam

or the library of National Academy of Public Administration

LIST OF THE AUTHOR’S STUDY

PROJECTS

1 Participation of THE people in the implementation of the national target program on new rural construction, International Proceedings "Grassroots democracy initiatives and people's participation in the public policy making process in the Central Region ”, 2017

2 Participation of people in implementation of vocational training policies for rural workers in the Mekong River Delta Region, State Management Magazine No 258,

2017

3 Vocational training for rural workers in the Mekong River Delta , Special Education Journal in the third issue dated 3/8/2017

4 Factors affecting the implementation of vocational training policies for rural workers in the Mekong River Delta region, Magazine of research and development, No 21, 2017

5 Vocational training for rural workers in the Southwestern provinces - Real situation and solutions, Youth Magazine, No 25, 2018

INTRODUCTION

1 Rationale of the topic

Vietnam is still a developing country with a largely agricultural-based economy However, the quality of labor in general and rural labor in particular is very low In order to meet the demand

of human resources of an industrialized country in the modernization direction, it is necessary to improve the labor quality and strongly shift the labor structure in rural areas Therefore, vocational training

is a great mission

Recognizing this, our Party and State have long paid deep attention to not only human resource development but also vocational training for rural workers

In the Mekong River Delta region, which is considered a

"depression region" of human resources quality compared to the whole country, the vocational training policies for rural workers is more necessary than anywhere else Many positive results have been recently achieved during the process of policies implementation in the localities in the Region However, there have been many limitations and obstacles arise in the process of policies implementation due to many different reasons, which makes the policy implementation still not as successful as expected

Therefore, the thesis "Implementation of vocational training policies for rural workers in the Mekong River Delta " is implemented to clarify theoretical and practical issues about the implementation of such policies in the provinces in the Mekong River Delta and then propose solutions to improve the results and efficiency of policy implementation in the coming time

2 Purposes and tasks of the Study

2.1 Purposes of the Study

To propose scientific solutions to improve the implementation

of vocational training policies for rural laborers in the Mekong River Delta (MRD), contributing to improving the quality of rural laborers

to meet public requirements of agricultural and rural industrialization and modernization in Vietnam today

2.2 Tasks of the Study

Firstly, to give an overview of the study situation of domestic and foreign authors on issues related to the thesis; Secondly, to study the scientific basis for implementation of vocational training policies for rural laborers; Thirdly, to analyze the real situation of policies implementation organization in the Mekong River Delta and then to evaluate the advantages and limitations and identify the causes of limitations; Fourthly, to develop scientific solutions to improve the results and efficiency of implementation of vocational training policies for rural laborers in the Mekong River Delta in the coming time

3 Objects and scope of the Study

3.1 Objects of the Study

The study objects of the thesis is the implementation of the vocational training policy for rural laborers in the Mekong River Delta localities

3.2 Scope of the Study

Space scope: 13 provinces and cities in the Mekong River

Delta

Time scope: From 2009 up to now (Decision

No.:1956/QD-TTg with validity of enforcement)

Content scope: The thesis focuses on studying the policies

implementation process based on the following basic steps: Developing documents and plans for policies implementation; Popularizing and propagating policies; Organizing the apparatus and assigning, coordinating for the policies implementation; Mobilizing and using resources for policies implementation; Inspecting, supervising and making preliminary sum-up , summary of policies implementation

4 Methodology and study methods

4.1 Methodology

4.2 Research Methods

Methods of analysis of secondary documents

Method of investigation by questionnaires

The writer conducted surveys for two groups of officials, civil servants and rural workers in 4 provinces: Tien Giang, Ben Tre, Soc Trang and Ca Mau

Total number of issued questionnaire forms: Forms for civil servants: 400; Forms for rural workers: 760 Total forms: Civil servants: 374; Rural workers: 714

Sampling method: random sampling

Survey results are processed by SPSS data processing software

Why hasn't the expected targets achieved in the implementation of the vocational training policies for rural workers

in the Mekong River Delta ?

What should be done to improve the results and efficiency of implementation of vocational training policies for rural workers in the Mekong River Delta in the coming time?

5.2 Hypotheses

Hypothesis 1: The implementation of the vocational training policies for rural workers in the Mekong River Delta has not achieved the expected results

Hypothesis 2: Good implementation of steps in the implementation

of vocational training polices for rural workers will contribute to improving the results and efficiency of the policies in the Mekong River Delta

6 New contributions of the thesis

Firstly, the thesis clarifies the rationale for policies implementation, including the focus on the process of implementation of vocational training policies for rural workers in the localities where there are many jobs and many different activities

Secondly, the thesis developed criteria for assessment of inputs, implementation process and outputs of implementation of vocational training policies for rural workers

Thirdly, the thesis identifies the factors affecting the implementation of vocational training policies for rural workers Fourthly, on the basis of understanding international experiences and localities where the vocational training policies for

rural laborers have been successfully implemented, some lessons are given to be applied for the Mekong River Delta provinces in this thesis

Fifthly, the thesis shows the limitations of the implementation

of vocational training policies for rural rivers in the Mekong River Delta localities and identifies the causes of such restrictions

Sixthly, based on the rationale, the reality of policies implementation as well as the Party's views and orientations for the policy implementation process, the thesis proposes scientific solutions to improve this task

7 Scientific and practical meanings of the topic

7.1 Scientific meaning

The study contributes to summarizing and developing the theory of implementing the vocational training policies for rural workers

7.2 Practical meaning

The thesis evaluates the real situation of organizing the implementation of vocational training policies for rural workers in a objective and comprehensive way; analyzes the advantages and limitations based on scientific bases and then propose solutions to strengthen policy implementation in line with the characteristics of the Mekong River Delta region

The study results of the thesis may become one of the reference sources for teachers, researcher on public policy, decision makers, management agencies, and civil servants The thesis can also

be applied in practice to implement the vocational training policy for rural workers not only in the Mekong River Delta but also other localities across the country

8 Structure of the thesis

In addition to the introduction, conclusion, list of references, appendices, the thesis is structured into 4 chapters

CONTENTS

CHAPTER 1: STUDY OVERVIEW

1.1 The study projects related to implementation of public policy

In the domestic study projects, the issue of vocational training for rural workers is presented by the authors in a relatively adequate way, including basic concepts, orientations and solutions

The overseas study projects have provided the important scientific premises as a basis for developing solutions for vocational training Vietnamese rural workers

1.3.2 Unclarified contents

The theory of policy implementation is a general theory in which no author has studied in depth on the theoretical basis for implementation of vocational training policies for rural workers The vocational training for rural workers is studied by many authors in many different approaches, however, this issue is mainly viewed from an economic perspective and but rarely analyzed in terms of public policy

The study projects in the world on the implementation of the vocational training for rural workers account for a limited number, which affects the study of experiences of other countries for application in our country

1.3.3 Issues to be further studied

Firstly, It is necessary to develop a theoretical framework for

implementation of vocational training policies for rural workers

Secondly, the thesis evaluates the real situation of organizing

the implementation of vocational training policies for rural workers

in a objective and comprehensive way; analyzes the advantages, limitations and causes of limitations based on the scientific bases and then proposes solutions to implement this policy in accordance with the characteristics of the Mekong River Delta

POLICIES FOR RURAL WORKERS

2.1 Rural workers and vocational training policies for rural workers

2.1.1 Rural worker

2.1.1.1 Concept of rural worker

The term "rural worker" is approached in different ways In this thesis, the author thinks that: Rural workers are a part of the population living and working in rural areas at the working age according to the provisions of law and having capability of working

2.1.1.2 Characteristics of rural workers

2.1.2 Vocational training

In this study, the author approaches the term "vocational training" as follows: The vocational training is the process of equipping certain knowledge about professional qualifications for employees so that they can undertake a certain job

2.1.3 Vocational training for rural workers

2.1.3.1 Concept of vocational training for rural workers

Vocational training for rural workers is understood as the process of equipping certain knowledge about professional qualifications so that rural workers get a certain vocational qualification, skill and proficiency meeting the requirements of rural socio-economic development

2.1.3.2 Characteristics of vocational training for rural workers

Trained subject

Trainer

Training characteristic

Targets of vocational training for rural workers

1.1.3.4 The role of vocational training for rural workers

Firstly, to improve the quality of qualification and professional skills for rural workers

Secondly, to improve income and household economic development

Thirdly, to create jobs for rural workers and social stability Fourthly, to contribute to rural economic restructuring

Fifthly, to meet the development trend

2.1.4 Vocational training policy for rural workers

2.1.4.1 Concept

The vocational training policy for rural workers is a collection

of decisions of competent state agencies for improvement of the quality of rural workers to meet the agricultural and rural industrialization and modernization

2.1.4.2 Component policies

The vocational training policies for rural workers include many component policies In the thesis, the author focuses on studying 3 component policies including: Policies for rural workers

to participate in vocational training; Policies for vocational education institutions; Policies for teachers and professional education managers

2.2 Implementation of vocational training policies for rural workers

2.2.1 The concept of implementation of vocational training policies for rural workers

Implementation of the vocational training policies for rural workers is the whole process of the training subjects in different ways to realize the contents of vocational training policies for rural workers based on the established objectives

2.2.2 The role of vocational training policies implementation for rural workers

Firstly, policies implementation helps to gradually realize the targets of vocational training policies for rural workers

Secondly, policies implementation affirms the correctness of the vocational training policies for rural workers

Thirdly, implementation of the vocational training policies for rural workers makes this policy more and more complete

2.2.3 Procedures of policy implementation

Within the scope of the thesis's study, the implementation of vocational training policies for rural workers in localities including: developing documents and plans for policies implementation; organizing apparatus and assigning, coordinating for implementation; disseminating and propagating policies; mobilizing and using resources and inspecting, monitoring and preliminary reviewing and summarizing the implementation These steps are the tasks to be performed and they are intertwined, not necessarily in a constant fixed order

2.2.4 Criteria for evaluation of policy implementation

Policy review will focus on inputs, policy implementation and results of policy implementation or policy direct outcomes The inputs and processes will be described and analyzed in the part "the real situation of vocational training policies for rural workers based

on the steps of policies implementation Criteria for assessment of the implementation of vocational training policies for rural workers

in vocational training, policies for establishments participating in vocational training for rural workers, policies for teachers and professional education managers

2.3 Factors affecting policy implementation

Firstly, it is the current policy;

Secondly, the capacity of policy implementation team;

Thirdly, the coordination of implementation agencies;

Fourthly, the people's participation;

Fifthly, material resources

2.4 Domestic and international experiences in implementation of vocational training policies for rural workers

To get attention and participation of sectors and units from central to local levels in the process of policies implementation

To clearly define the responsibilities of participating agencies; Giving clear and consistent regulations on coordination mechanisms among agencies

To promote decentralization of management for local authorities and vocational training institutions

To strengthen policy propaganda, create the attraction for vocational training, combining vocational training and job introduction, ensuring stable jobs for vocational learners

Mobilizing the participation of the people and organizations, especially businesses in vocational training

POLICIES FOR RURAL WORKERS IN MEKONG RIVER DELTA

3.1 Overview of the Mekong River Delta

3.1.1 Overview of natural, economic and social conditions