Quantitative and Qualitative Analysis

This chapter includes the quantitative and qualitative studies conducted. The quantitative one focuses on measure and analyzes the social impact perception or socioeconomic benefits provided to participants from the UNESCO TVET project through the implementation of the BEAR project, in order to determine the perceived influence of the organization in the participants’ life. It proves that the social function of TVET goes beyond employability and economic development, which nowadays comprise the principal issues in the current TVET discussion. The qualitative study aimed to elicit key participants’ opinions, feelings, experiences, and understanding on the influence of UNESCO on the development of the national TVET systems in their respective countries. Therefore a qualitative approach will complement the quantitative one. It was also important to understand and capture people’s point of view without predetermining them.