Evaluating the Impact of Georgia’s Agricultural VET Reforms

PMCG is implementing a Final Impact Study of the VET3 (Vocational Education & Training) Program’s Agriculture component in Georgia, aiming to evaluate its outcomes, sustainability, and relevance to the labor market. The study employs a mixed-methods design, merging desk review, qualitative and quantitative strands, to deliver a holistic assessment.

• Desk Research: Review of prior phase reports, project documentation, monitoring data, and national statistics to inform instrument development and frame analysis.
• Qualitative Component:
    • Four Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) with beneficiaries (farmers & A-VET graduates) to understand beneficiaries’ perceptions and experiences.
• Quantitative Survey: Stratified random sampling of two beneficiary populations (farmers and A-VET graduates), with rigorous quality control.
• Triangulation & Analysis: Integrate qualitative and quantitative findings against logframe indicators, disaggregated by gender, region, and age, to derive evidence-based recommendations.

Expected Deliverables

• Inception Report
• Desk Review Report
• Qualitative Analysis Report
• Survey Data & Toplines
• Draft Report
• Final Report & Presentation

The findings will guide UNDP, SDC, and national stakeholders in refining future VET programming, enhancing impact measurement practices, and aligning agricultural VET interventions with market needs and inclusion goals.