UNIDO, 2014, Integration and progress through protection and empowerment of displaced groups in South Sudan, Final Evaluation

2.1 ENABLING ENVIRONMENT

2.1.10. Improving linkages between formal and informal economy

Recommendation: 1. Include the private sector as well as the government when working with people dependent on the IE. This is particularly important where public sector financing is limited.

Reference:

• UNIDO, 2014, Integration and progress through protection and empowerment of displaced groups in South Sudan, Final Evaluation, UNIDO, Vienna.

Sample evidence: the evaluation determined that, while UNIDO operated through local public sector institutions, the potential role of the emerging private sector should be further emphasised as a contributor to income generation and peace building. This is vital in areas where public sector financing is limited.

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2.3 DIRECT ACTIONS IN COMMUNITIES

2.3.7. Labour market analysis to determine types of education/training provided 

Recommendation: 6) Analyse labour market needs in such a way that it allows for a full determination of a wide range of types of technical jobs that may be needed. This may include in addition to (the usual) furniture carpenters, welders and mechanics whether there is a need for construction workers, plumbers, electricians, heavy machinery operators, carpenters for the construction industry, information technology repair and operation specialists.

Reference: UNIDO, 2014, Integration and progress through protection and empowerment of displaced groups in South Sudan, Final Evaluation, UNIDO, Vienna.

Evidence sample: the evaluation stated that the project conducted a market needs analysis to determine the types of skills that are needed.  Respondents in the market assessment indicated that they had difficulty in finding qualified labour. Skilled mechanics were the most sought after workers.

Others included workers in specialised construction services such as construction workers, plumbers, electricians and heavy machinery operators. There was a need for carpenters to not only focus on carpentry businesses, but ways in which they can provide products and services to the wider construction industry. Further, there was a need for workers in specific aspects of appliance repair, for example in repairing computers or printers and others in the information technology industry.

2.4 APPROACHES TO ENHANCE LIVELIHOODS, EQUITY AND INCLUSION

2.4.5. Strengthening IE with attention to gender issues

Recommendation: 31) TVET should include the identification of traditionally male-dominated skills training and job areas in order to increase the opportunities of female trainees on the job market. Likewise, males may also enter into training that may be dominated by females. Consider promoting TVET training access in skills not traditionally carried out by either men or women. While changing the stereotyping of skills may be difficult, breaking the mould can provide more opportunities for both women and men.

Reference: UNIDO, 2014, Integration and progress through protection and empowerment of displaced groups in South Sudan, Final Evaluation, UNIDO, Vienna.

Evidence sample: Many of the courses offered were traditionally male orientated skills courses such as building construction, welding and carpentry. Due to the initially low rate of enrolment of women in such courses, attempts were made to encourage their participation through holding courses in the evening and adding in courses such as hospitality and product design.