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Recommendation Response Explanation Action plan Timeframe Recommendation 5 That the approach to TEP monitoring be reframed to focus on assessing progress in capacity development, measured against agreed priorities for improvement. Agree tasked to undertake an assessment of the relevant national accreditation and quality standards frameworks and integrate into the monitoring and assessment of the program. Report by March 2018 Recommendation Response Explanation Action plan Timeframe Recommendation 6 That the AHC and the AAPNG Facility, TEPs and relevant registration bodies continue to work together to streamline and support the registration process as a part of future student completion requirements. Agree Facility tasked to work with registration bodies to ensure students undertake accreditation on completion of their studies and move into gainful employment. AAPNG tasked to amend the monitoring and evaluation framework indicators so the program is accountable in this area. Report by March 2018 Recommendation Response Explanation Action plan Timeframe Recommendation 7 That the AHC and the AAPNG Facility increase the linkages between ICS scholarship opportunities and potential workforce planning agencies to strengthen the Agree that workforce planning is a critical area of support for awardees completion. The Partnership for Development and labour analysis will set sector priorities for the program. The AAPNG Facility is tasked to apply successful reintegration strategies to the program to ensure awardees Report on proposed approach by March 2018
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