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Why Data Matters in TVET Policy

LWDr. Lim Wei September 19, 2026 1 min read

Labour-market information is the missing link in many vocational systems. Here is how to fix it.

Good policy needs good data. Yet in many TVET systems, information about graduate outcomes, employer demand and provider quality is fragmented or missing.

Three quick wins

  1. Track graduates for 12 months after completion.
  2. Publish provider-level outcome dashboards.
  3. Co-design surveys with employer associations.

Small steps like these create a feedback loop that makes programmes more relevant every year.

LW
Written by
Dr. Lim Wei

Senior Researcher — TVET Policy

Researcher in industry-education partnerships and vocational policy. Published across leading regional journals.

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