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The Care Boom: Professionalizing Care Provision in Saudi Arabia

1. Introduction: The Care Economy Is Important

• All families face care needs.
• A well-functioning care economy enhances quality of life, boosts GDP, and supports gender equality.
• Saudi Arabia faces rising demand due to demographic shifts, necessitating professionalization.

2. The Demand for Care: It’s Growing Rapidly

• Population growth of children and older persons increases care needs.
• Aging population projections anticipate significant increases by 2050.
• Female labor force growth drives demand for alternatives to unpaid care.

3. The Care Provision Landscape: Untrained & Unpaid Work Dominates

• Predominantly female unpaid care work limits women's labor participation.
• Trained professionals are in short supply (16.8% of workforce); migration reliance raises concerns.
• Domestic workers (3.6M in 2022) address gaps but lack formal training.

4. Professional Care Shortages & Skills Gaps

• Labor shortages globally in health, education, and social care roles.
• Market-pressure analysis confirms shortages in middle/skill levels.
• TVET crucial for intermediate skills; traditional education insufficient.

5. International Lessons from TVET Implementation

• Europe & OECD countries leverage TVET for intermediate roles.
• Key strategies include curriculum diversification, continuous training, and skills partnerships.
• Best practices include task-sharing, cross-disciplinary training, and work-life balance policies.

6. TK Policy Reform Areas: TVTC’s Role

• Needs: Assess training needs and skills gaps; increase training opportunities.
• Diversify Curricula: Integrate care modules into non-care courses.
• Engage Partners: Collaborate to address emerging skills needs.
• Implementation: Evaluate program effectiveness and consider flexible learning pathways.

Annexes

• List of occupations in care outlined by ILO/OECD.
• Care workers in education detailed profiles.