Reflections on Ireland's Education/Training Policy Making-Process Leading to the National Framework of Qualifications: National and International Influences

Authors

Thomas Duff, Dublin Institute of Technology

Abstract

This paper reflects on the various influences, especially from the 1980s, that shaped Ireland’s policy direction leading to the National Framework of Qualifications which was launched in 2003. The paper also provides a broad overview on Ireland’s economic development especially from the 1960s, citing the influence of higher education and training structures in this regard. Among the matters explored in the paper are: the policy-making process; the national, EU and international influences that shaped the policy direction: ‘policy-borrowing’ and policy networks; linkages between the political process, employer needs and education/training structures; and the Bologna process. The range of influences is highlighted in the flurry of policy initiatives during the 1990s.

Recommended Citation

Duff, Thomas (2011) "Reflections on Ireland's Education/Training Policy Making-Process Leading to the National Framework of Qualifications: National and International Influences," Level 3: Vol. 9: Iss. 1, Article 2.
doi:10.21427/D7HX6F
Available at: https://arrow.tudublin.ie/level3/vol9/iss1/2

DOI

10.21427/D7HX6F