Concise Summary of the 2006 Forum

Provides a background and questions raised by the topic of enterprises in human resource development. Overview of issues raised and discussed by attendees and future steps APEC will take in this area.

Prof. Mr. Mitsuhide Shiraki, Waseda University, Japan

Opening Keynote Speech

Case Study of USA “The Role of Public-Private Partnerships in Human
Resource Development in the United States of America”

Mr. Douglas F. Small, Deputy Assistant Secretary, Employment and Training U.S.Department of Labour

Mr. Douglas F. Small discusses the rising demand for workers with 21st century skill competencies in almost 90% of the United States’ fastest growing job sectors. Economies must find more effective ways of increasing the skills of their workforce and more efficient methods for providing education and training opportunities to workers.
Involvement of the private sector in these efforts and establishing strong public-private partnerships is a key element in human resource development strategies

Case Study of Thailand “Increasingly Vital Role of Enterprises
in HRD in Thailand”

Ms. Sirilak Meksang,
Chair Person, APEC CHRO Network

Ms. Sirilak Meksang’s case study shows how Thailand’s enterprises both in public and private sectors are realizing that managers should spend more time on “people development” than on other ambitious expansion, such as physical and financial assets. Included in the case study is an overview of the APEC CHRO Network and the work being done on HRD in Thailand.

Case Study of New Zealand “How National Learning and Training Strategies are
Implemented at the Workplace Level Through Industry Training Organizations”

Dr. Jane Elspeth Bryson
Senior Lecturer, Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand

This paper draws on information in the public domain regarding national learning and training strategies and government policy in New Zealand. The author, an academic researcher at Victoria University of Wellington, also reports on research in which she has been involved - the Developing Human Capability project -which has been funded by the New Zealand Foundation of -Research, Science & Technology.

Economy Reports - Brunei Darussalam

Dr. Teo Siew Yean, Senior Lecture,University of Brunei Darussalam

This short paper presents an overview of VTE in enhancing HRD in Brunei Darussalam, and also includes some strategies proposed by the Department of Technical Education (DTE) to trend toward a closer integration of the two fields to meet the challenges of today’s dynamic economy.

Economy Reports - Malaysia

Mr. Mohamad Iqbal Sivaganam Abdulluh, Principal Assistant Director, PM Department, Economic Planning Unit

This paper focuses on the increasingly important role that Enterprises play on human development. The report will delineate the role of enterprises in the context of public-private partnership in human resource development in Malaysia.

Economy Reports - Philippines

Mr. Florencio F. Sunico, Jr., Officer in Charge, TESDA Surigao del Norte Prouincial office

This paper highlights the role of Enterprises in the development of human capital. One of the major shifts that underpin HR development in recent years is the realization that manpower and skills development is no longer the sole responsibility of the education sector, let alone by government. There has to be an active engagement of the industry or enterprises for the process to be responsive and relevant.

Economy Reports - Thailand

Ms. Areeya Rojvithee, Senior Expent on Skill Development Ministry of Labour, Thailand

The paper discusses one of the major shifts that underpin HR development in recent years, the realization that manpower and skills development is no longer the sole responsibility of the education sector, let alone government. There has to be an active engagement of the industry or enterprises for the process to be responsive and relevant.

Economy Reports - Chile

Mr. Marcos Costela Ruiz, Ministry Advisor in Labor and Welfare Policies, Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare.

This document is developed trying to explain the mechanism of operation of this modality of training in Chile, which not only involves the government, but also the companies and their workers and it also allows the creation of a training market handled by privates, but from which also the poorer workers benefit.

Economy Reports - China

Mr. Duang Dong Wen, Deputy Director, The Ministry of Labor and Social Security, P.R. of China.

This article outlines related law and regulations that have been issued in the field of human resource development.

Economy Reports - Indonesia

Mr. Togarisman Napitupulu, Director,Manpower Information Center, Ministry of Labour & Transimigration

This report discusses Indonesia’s problem with a growing labor force that is becoming a “labor surplus”. The paper discusses some development efforts as well as projects designed to enhance the existing labor supply.

Economy Reports - Japan

Mr. Atsushi Nara, Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare

This report gives overview on administrative approaches to promote the cooperation and the implementation for HRD by enterprises and industry groups. It provides three examples of Japan’s HRD policies: “public vocational training”, “national trade skill test” and “internship combined vocational training.”

Economy Reports - Papua New Guinea

Mr. Ignatius Kadiko, Director, Department of Commerce and Industry Administration Support Service

This report highlights some of PNG’s Human Resource Development strategies such as: Social Strategy, Education Reform, Capital Accumulation, Technological Progress, The Role of Investment and Finance, and Good Governance.

Economy Reports - Peru

Mr. Ricardo Perez Luyo, Professor, Pontifica Univesidad Catolica del Peru

The purpose of this paper is to provide an overview of the role of the Ministry of Labor and Employment Promotion - MLEP, the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Production of Peru, among the leading public institutions, in the area of HRD within the framework of the workforce structure and micro enterprise & SME promotion.

Economy Reports - Mexico

Mr. Raul Herrera Vega

General Director of Training, Ministry of Labor and Social Protection

Discusses Socially Responsible Enterprises in Mexico, action taken toward SRE training and education, social responsibility as a matter of principles, and entrepreneurial organisms.

Economy Reports - Viet Nam

Dr. Nguyen Tien Dung

Deputy Director, General Department of Vocational Training

Discusses the socio-economic setting in Viet Nam, enterprises with vocational training, and proposals for cooperation amongst APEC members in developing human resources.