The development objective of Skills Data Capacity Building Project is to strengthen the government of Moldova's capacity for evidence-based policymaking in the area of skills and employment through supporting enhanced collection and analysis of data on workforce skills and labor market needs. ... See More + This restructuring requires the extension of the closing date of the project from September 22, 2018 to February 28, 2019 to allow sufficient time for pending activities and to mitigate the risk of implementation slowdown after the parliamentary elections in the fall of 2018.  See Less -

Document Type: Project Paper Report No.: RES32322 Document Date: MAY 14, 2018

Author: Smolyar,Yuliya Disclosure Status: Disclosed

Moldovan employers report that inadequate technical skills, poor work ethic, and lack of motivation among the workforce have a negative impact on the performance of their firms. ... See More + Inadequate knowledge of foreign languages appears to be the most pressing problem for high-skilled occupations, while insufficient analytical and problem-solving skills as well as low willingness to learn new things are most cited skills gaps for middle-skilled workers. Two policy measures can help to address the skills gap. First, the education and training system can put more emphasis on the development of socio-behavioral skills in addition to occupation-specific skills. Second, better communication of employers' perspective on missing skills to students and jobseekers can lead to better informed education and career choices.  See Less -

Document Type: Working Paper Report No.: 121666 Document Date: NOV 01, 2017

Author: Levin,Victoria; Rutkowski,Jan J.; Bargu,Ali Disclosure Status: Disclosed

Document Type: Disbursement Letter Report No.: Document Date: JUL 18, 2016

Author: Gonzalez; Pilar Disclosure Status: Disclosed

Document Type: Project Information Document Report No.: ISDSC11973 Document Date: FEB 22, 2016

Author: VictoriaLevin Disclosure Status: Disclosed