Page 1 18 November 2005 Topics General Information General Information Daily routine Daily routine Liechtenstein and Liechtenstein in figures Liechtenstein and Liechtenstein in figures Vocational Education Training (VET) Vocational Education Training (VET) Overview of the VET system Overview of the VET system Brief introduction of the Department of VET Brief introduction of the Department of VET International activities International activities European Programmes in Liechtenstein European Programmes in Liechtenstein
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Page 118 November 2005
Topics
General InformationGeneral Information
Daily routineDaily routine
Liechtenstein and Liechtenstein in figuresLiechtenstein and Liechtenstein in figures
Vocational Education Training (VET)Vocational Education Training (VET)
Overview of the VET systemOverview of the VET system
Brief introduction of the Department of VETBrief introduction of the Department of VET
International activitiesInternational activities
European Programmes in LiechtensteinEuropean Programmes in Liechtenstein
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Liechtenstein in figures
AreaArea 160 square 160 square kmkm
4th smallest country in Europe4th smallest country in Europe
Villages/TownsVillages/Towns 1111
Population totalPopulation total 34’00034’000
Other nationalitiesOther nationalities 34.4%34.4%
Lowest pointLowest point 430m430m
Highest mountainHighest mountain 2599m2599m
FrontiersFrontiers
41.1km with CH41.1km with CH
34.9km with A34.9km with A
Employees Employees 29’10029’100
Resident employeesResident employees 19’10019’100
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History of Liechtenstein
1342 1342 The county of Vaduz is establishedThe county of Vaduz is established
1699 1699 Prince Johann Adam Andreas purchases the Lordship of Prince Johann Adam Andreas purchases the Lordship of
SchellenbergSchellenberg
17121712 Prince Johann Adam Andreas purchases the country of VaduzPrince Johann Adam Andreas purchases the country of Vaduz
18521852 Customs treaty with AustriaCustoms treaty with Austria
19211921 New constitution enters info forceNew constitution enters info force
19231923 Customs treaty with Switzerland & introduction of the Swiss francCustoms treaty with Switzerland & introduction of the Swiss franc
19781978 Membership of the Council of EuropeMembership of the Council of Europe
19901990 Membership of the UNMembership of the UN
19911991 Membership of EFTAMembership of EFTA
1995 1995 Membership of the EEA and the WTO Membership of the EEA and the WTO
2003 2003 New constitution enters into forceNew constitution enters into force
2004 2004 Prince Alois is appointed by Prince Hans-Adam II as his deputyPrince Alois is appointed by Prince Hans-Adam II as his deputy
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Government
Minister Rita Kieber -Beck
Prime Minister Otmar Hasler
Minister Martin Meyer
Deputy Prime Minister
Klaus Tschütscher
Minister Hugo Quaderer
•Home Affairs•Public Health•Transport and Telecommunication
•Foreign Affairs•Cultural Affairs•Family and Equal Opportunity
• General Government Affairs• Finance• Construction• Public Works
•Education•Social Affairs•Environmental Affairs Land usPlanningAgriculture andForestry
• Economic Affairs• Justice• Sports
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Parliament
The Liechtenstein Parliament The Liechtenstein Parliament
25 Members of Parliament 25 Members of Parliament
Parliamentary Group of the Parliamentary Group of the Progressive Citizens’ Party 12 Progressive Citizens’ Party 12 membersmembers(Fortschrittliche Bürgerpartei, FBP) (Fortschrittliche Bürgerpartei, FBP)
Parliamentary Group of the Patriotic Parliamentary Group of the Patriotic UnionUnion(Vaterländische Union, VU) 10 (Vaterländische Union, VU) 10 membersmembers
Free List (Freie Liste, FL) 3 memberFree List (Freie Liste, FL) 3 member
Liechtenstein Parliament
10; 40%
12; 48%
3; 4%
FBP VU FL
According to the Constitution, Liechtenstein is a “constitutional hereditary According to the Constitution, Liechtenstein is a “constitutional hereditary monarchy on a democratic and parliamentary basis.”monarchy on a democratic and parliamentary basis.”
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Liechtenstein in figures / economy
Gross Value Added by economic sectors
25%
40%
5%
30%
Industry Services
Finance agricculture
Employment since 1950
28
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20
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62
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1950 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2001
Industrial exports since 1950 1)
46
46
42
94
44
22
46
22
22
13
83
15
88
7
33
3
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1950
1960
1970
1980
1990
2000
2001
2002
2003
Millions- CHF
1) Only firms which are member of the Chamber of Cpmmerce and Industry
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Liechtenstein in figures / economy
exports by group of countries (2003)
2000; 43%
595; 13%
2051; 44%
Switerland EWR other countries
Most important export countries:Most important export countries:
total 101 different professionstotal 101 different professions
395 companies and small firms395 companies and small firms
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Largest Provider of apprenticeship places
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Company name N° apprentices %UNAXIS BALZERS AG 77 6.8%HILTI AG BEFESTIGUNGSTECHNIK 73 6.5%HOVALWERK AG 28 2.5%LLB 28 2.5%LANDESVERWALTUNG 26 2.3%THYSSENKRUPP PRESTA 26 2.3%IVOCLAR VIVADENT AG 24 2.1%VPB 24 2.1%LGT BANK 19 1.7%HILCONA AG 18 1.6%LKW 18 1.6%RISCH ELEKTRO 14 1.2%LAK 13 1.2%PRÄSIDIAL-ANSTALT 13 1.2%VOGT A. AG 13 1.2%Total of 15 largest training place provider 414 37%
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Overview European Initiatives and Programmes
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Overview EU-Programmes
... Stands for:
• Mobility in Europe
• Innovation in VET
• Int. networks
• Technology exchange
... Stands for:
• European VET Centre
• Study visits
• Network activites
• Knowledge transfer
• ... Stands for:
• Recognition of international practical training
• Transparency in VET
• Cooperation between companies and education organisations
Counselling and monitoring of projectsAll financial issues and audits Public workReportsEvent OrganisationCEDEFOP Study visitsEUROPASS-Vocational Training