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Assessment of Skills Development and Utilisation in Health, STEM and Construction: A Qualitative Study of Seven Origin Countries

This Link4Skills working paper examines how education and training systems in Ghana, India, Indonesia, Morocco, Nigeria, the Philippines and Ukraine prepare graduates for labour markets in key sectors facing global skills shortages.

Drawing on interviews with policymakers, educators, employers and practitioners, the study compares curriculum quality, labour market alignment and the factors driving skilled migration. It finds that health education generally integrates theory and practice more effectively than STEM and construction, where outdated curricula and limited practical training often leave graduates underprepared.

The paper concludes with recommendations to strengthen education-industry partnerships, modernise curricula, improve workforce retention and promote ethical international recruitment, providing valuable evidence for policymakers seeking more effective and sustainable skills partnerships.