Leadership and clarity of purpose across policy domains; Labour market relevance and demand-driven provision; Well-functioning partnerships and networks promoting access and equity; High-performing, quality training institutions; Standardized quality assurance mechanisms and portability of qualifications; Stable and sustained financing; Well-functioning institutions, incentives and accountability mechanisms; Public esteem, strong graduation and employment rates; Availability of accurate data and information including labour market information (LMI); Culture of policy learning and continuous improvement.