country macro factors on motivation on learning spain

Country Macro Factors on Motivation on Learning

Spain

SPAIN MACRO FACTORS (1)Socio-economic context – Spain

1. Spain is undergoing a deep crisis that has halted its convergence process, widening unemployment rate (25.1%, the highest in Europe)

2. Youth unemployment is particularly worrying (52.9%) bringing a risk of creating a 'scarred' generation of young workers

3. The traditional Spanish growth model – based mainly on construction and other low added value activities – has come to an end

4. Internal GDP disparities did not broaden during the period of higher growth: great differences between north and south regions

5. Low competitiveness of SMEs and their scarce presence in international markets

6. Weak research and innovation system and the insufficient private-sector participation.

7. Inefficient use of natural resources(1) Spanish Report on Macro Factors for IMAL project, obtained from “Position Paper” and national data


1. The main challenges are:a) Increasing productivity and competitivenessb) Fostering employment in a framework of fiscal consolidation

and credit crunch. c) Establishing a strong link between productivity-enhancing

measures,d) Leveraging private investment e) Boosting potential high growth sectors are crucial for Spain

2. In this context, it is needed:1. Developing the human capital skills 2. Improve the quality of education and vocational training, 3. Address the high level of early school leaving and the mismatch

between the high education attainment and the skills needs


Europe 2020 headline targets Current situation inSpain

National 2020 target inthe NRP

3% of expenditure on research anddevelopment

1.39% (2010) 3%

20% greenhouse gas (GHG) emissionsreduction compared to 1990

-3% (2010 emissionscompared to 2005)

-10% (2020 projectionscompared to 2005)

-10%(national binding target

for non-ETS sectorscompared to 2005)

20% of energy from renewables 13.8% (2010) 20%

20% increase in energy efficiency 7.7% (2010) 20.1% or 25.2 Mtoe

75% of the population aged 20-64 should beemployed

61.6% (2011) 74% (68.5% for women)66% by 2015

The share of early school leavers should beunder 10%

26.5% (2011) 15%

At least 40% of 30-34 years old should havecompleted a tertiary or equivalent education

40.6% (2010) 44%

Reducing the number of people at risk ofpoverty or exclusion by 20 million in the EU

11.7 million (2010)25.5% of population

-1.4/1.5 million(over 2010 levels)

SPAIN MACRO FACTORS (2)Trust on Politic Situation

Trust in Politic SituationCurrent Politic Situation

Politic Expetations

SPAIN MACRO FACTORS (2)Trust on Economic Situation

Trust in Economic SituationCurrent Economic Situation

Economic Expetations

SPAIN MACRO FACTORS(2)Main Problems (September, 2014)

Problem % of Relevance

Unemployment 75.3

Corruption and Fake

42.7

Economic problems

28.8

Politicians and Politics

25.8

(2) Source: CIS, 2014

SPAIN MACRO FACTORS(3)Trust in Institutions

Government Enterprises

Mass MediaNGOs

SPAIN MACRO FACTORS(3)Trust in Institutions

GovernmentEnterprisesMass Media

NGOs

SPAIN MACRO FACTORS(3)Trust in Enterprises

Developed Emerging Spain

SPAIN MACRO FACTORS(3)Trust in Government

(3) Source: Edeman Trust Barometer, 2014

Developed Emerging Spain

1.Statistics of mature adult participants in education (by groups of age)

Source: INE

1. Statistics of mature adult participants in education

Source: INE

Source: EUROSTAT, 2007

45-54 y/o

Source: EUROSTAT, 2007

55-65 y/o

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