Scholarly Technical Education Publication Series (STEPS) Vol. 4, 2020
Status of Entrepreneurship Education in TVET in CPSC Member Countries
Author:
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Bhattarai, Sanyog
Faculty Specialist, Colombo Plan Staff College Manila, Philippines
Msanyogbhattarai @cpsctech.org
Abstract
This research paper attempts to provide information on entrepreneurial education which is one
of the major components of the TVET system. The study was conducted in 16 CPSC member
countries in Asia Pacific, however only six of them provided information on the questionnaire
provided by CPSC. A descriptive survey research design was used where both quantitative
and qualitative methodologies were used. Data collection methods included closed ended
questionnaires. In order to analyze the qualitative data, the content analysis method is used to
analyze the responses received. The findings of the study showed that 90% of CPSC member
countries have legal policy and framework documents to address the needs of entrepreneurship
education. It was found that 80% of CPSC member countries have directly and indirectly
addressed the entrepreneurial components in their curricula or competency standards. It was
identified that all countries have realized the importance and need of entrepreneurship education
to build the economy of the nation by producing entrepreneurs for small and mid-level enterprises.
Keywords: Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurs, Education, Training, Technopreneurship
