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This third report in the suite of Governance reports seeks to build on the earlier research and to understand more clearly how institutional leaders in technical and vocational education and training (TVET) interact with different levels of governance in a broad range of different systems. To this end, it aims to: (1) identify the benefits and challenges associated with the different models of governance and the relevance of any country context; (2) examine to what extent the English experience might be useful in supporting the reform agendas in countries where the British Council works and what lessons England might learn from the experience of other countries; and (3) deliver a clear set of recommendations on how governing agencies can and should interact with institutional leaders in different contexts.

The project took a mixed approach involving: a literature and background review examining previous research and relevant materials to extract key findings and areas of importance for institutional leaders in interacting with TVET governance; interviews with international experts in TVET governance and organisations; and an international online survey and follow up interviews with local TVET leaders. Follow up interviews were undertaken in each of the four case study countries (Kazakhstan, England, South Africa, Vietnam) to add depth to the findings. Separate analyses for each of these countries are included in the form of infographics.

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