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EASO

Annual Training

Report

2016

July 2017

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EASO

Annual Training

Report

2016

European Asylum Support Office

July 2017

Contents 1. Progress in the implementation of the EASO Training Curriculum, EU+ States and other stakeholders .............................. 6

1.1. Trends in participation in the EASO Training Curriculum ............................................................................................... 6

1.2. Trends in participation in the EASO Train-the-Trainers’ sessions.................................................................................. 11

1.3. Trends in participation in the EASO national training sessions ..................................................................................... 14

2. Profile of participants from EU+ States and other stakeholders in the EASO Training Curriculum .................................... 19

3. Progress in the implementation of the EASO Training Curriculum in External Dimension and other stakeholders ............ 20

4. Progress in the EASO Training Curriculum in EU+ States and other stakeholders: Analysis by module ............................. 24

4.1. Inclusion module ....................................................................................................................................................... 24

4.2. Interview Techniques module .................................................................................................................................... 27

4.3. Evidence Assessment module .................................................................................................................................... 31

4.4. Interviewing Vulnerable Persons module.................................................................................................................... 34

4.5. Interviewing Children module .................................................................................................................................... 37

4.6. Gender, Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation module ............................................................................................ 40

4.7. Asylum Procedures Directive module ......................................................................................................................... 43

4.8. Exclusion module ....................................................................................................................................................... 46

4.9. Country of Origin Information module........................................................................................................................ 49

4.10. End of Protection module ........................................................................................................................................ 52

4.11. Reception module.................................................................................................................................................... 54

4.12. Dublin III Regulation module .................................................................................................................................... 57

4.13. Fundamental Rights and International Protection in the EU module .......................................................................... 60

4.14. Module for Managers .............................................................................................................................................. 62

4.15. Common European Asylum System module .............................................................................................................. 65

5. EASO Operational Training ............................................................................................................................................ 69

6. EASO training factsheets for EU+ States, 2016 ............................................................................................................... 70

6.1. Austria....................................................................................................................................................................... 70

6.2. Belgium ..................................................................................................................................................................... 75

6.3. Bulgaria ..................................................................................................................................................................... 80

6.4. Croatia ...................................................................................................................................................................... 85

6.5. Cyprus ....................................................................................................................................................................... 90

6.6. Czech Republic........................................................................................................................................................... 94

6.7. Denmark.................................................................................................................................................................... 98

6.8. Estonia .................................................................................................................................................................... 102

6.9. Finland .................................................................................................................................................................... 107

6.10. France ................................................................................................................................................................... 112

6.11. Germany................................................................................................................................................................ 117

6.12. Greece................................................................................................................................................................... 122

6.13. Hungary ................................................................................................................................................................. 127

6.14. Ireland ................................................................................................................................................................... 132

6.15. Italy ....................................................................................................................................................................... 136

6.16. Latvia..................................................................................................................................................................... 141

6.17. Lithuania ............................................................................................................................................................... 145

6.18. Luxembourg........................................................................................................................................................... 149

6.19. Malta..................................................................................................................................................................... 154

6.20. Netherlands ........................................................................................................................................................... 158

6.21. Norway.................................................................................................................................................................. 163

6.22. Poland .................................................................................................................................................................. 168

6.23. Portugal................................................................................................................................................................. 173

6.24. Romania ................................................................................................................................................................ 177

6.25. Slovakia ................................................................................................................................................................. 181

6.26. Slovenia ................................................................................................................................................................. 187

6.27. Spain ..................................................................................................................................................................... 191

6.28. Sweden ................................................................................................................................................................. 195

6.29. Switzerland ............................................................................................................................................................ 200

6.30. United Kingdom ..................................................................................................................................................... 204

EASO ANNUAL TRAINING REPORT 2016 — 5

Introduction

Note:

This report draws upon data provided by the EASO Training Cockpit from 2010 onwards. Its purpose is

to measure progress in the implementation of the EASO Training Curriculum and does not intend to

provide any data on any other national training available in EU+ States and by other stakeholders (1).

At the current stage, the EASO Training Cockpit is only counting training participants. This means that

an individual attending several training sessions will be counted several times.

Data is generated from the registration list of participants in the EASO Training Curriculum (national

trainings and train-the-trainers’ sessions) provided by EU+ States and other stakeholders.

The EASO Training Cockpit only records participants who have completed a full training session (e-

learning session and the face-to-face session). Therefore divergence of data between the EASO Training

Cockpit and the Member States’ records may result when EASO has not been informed that a

participant did not complete a full training session (no update in the registration list).

Reference to the date of a session is made in the beginning of the online training course. Therefore,

two online training sessions with two different online start dates but with the same face-to-face dates

and the same trainers will be counted as two sessions. Moreover, a national training session with an

online session starting in December 2016 followed by a face-to-face session in January 2015 will be

included in the 2016 records.

(1) All trainings delivered in non-EU+ States and/or by external partners (Office of the United Nations High

Commissioner for Refugees – UNHCR, Austrian Centre for Country of Origin and Asylum Research and

Documentation – ACCORD, Prague Process, Quality Initiative in Eastern Europe and South Caucasus – QIEE, etc.).

6 — EASO ANNUAL TRAINING REPORT 2016

1. Progress in the implementation of the EASO

Training Curriculum, EU+ States and other

stakeholders

Progress in the implementation of the EASO Training Curriculum is monitored and analysed on the

basis of the following data:

• the number of participants who have completed the EASO training modules,

• the number of participants per module,

• the number of train-the-trainers’ sessions and national trainings,

• the number of train-the-trainers’ sessions and national trainings per module,

It is important to note that the records only take into account the absolute number of training

participants. The graphs do not take into account the relative size of each national authority.

This means that some Member States appear as low-ranking in absolute number even if a

significant amount of staff therein has undergone training in the EASO Training Curriculum.

1.1 Trends in participation in the EASO Training Curriculum

• The steady increase in the implementation of the EASO Training Curriculum in the EU+

States has been observed since 2012 and confirmed in 2016 with a significant rise of 44 %

in participation in the EASO training modules compared to 2015 (5599 participants in 2016

vs. 3886 in 2015).

• The number of participants from EU28+ represented 95 % of the total participants in 2016

while 5 % have been registered from External Dimension and other stakeholders.

• 23 train-the-trainers’ sessions have been delivered in 2016 in 14 different modules.

• 312 asylum officials have been trained in 2016 to become national trainers, representing an

increase of 13 % in comparison with 2015.

• The overall increase in the implementation of the EASO Training Curriculum is also

confirmed by the number of national training sessions (356 sessions organised in 2016

compared to 271 sessions in 2015) and the number of participants in national trainings

(5,287 participants in 2016 compared to 3,611 in 2015, meaning a rise of 46 %).

• 16 EU28+ Member States organised EASO national training sessions in 2016 in 13 different

modules.

• The core modules were the three most used in 2016, representing 77 % of the total

participants.

• The Inclusion module was the most used (2334 participants, 42 % of the total in 2016)

followed by Interview Techniques (1219 participants, 22 % of the total) and Evidence

Assessment (752 participants, 13 % of the total).


• The Exclusion module ranked fourth (310 participants) followed by Interviewing Children

(237 participants) and Interviewing Vulnerable Persons (234 participants).

• The strongest progressions in the number of people trained were observed with regard to

the Module for Managers (+367 % vs. 2015), Reception module (+146 %) and Interviewing

Vulnerable Persons module (+129 %).

• The module Fundamental Rights and International Protection in the EU has been delivered

for the first time in 2016 (train-the-trainers’ session organised in December 2016).

• Between 2012 to 2016, 15696 participants have been registered in EASO training modules,

of which 1110 have followed train-the-trainers’ sessions.

• Between 2012 to 2016, the number of participants from EU28+ represented 91 % of the

total participants while 9 % have been registered from External Dimension and other

stakeholders.

• Between 2012 and 2016, 5137 participants have followed the Inclusion module, of which

45 % in 2016.

• During the similar period, the Interview Techniques modules have been followed by 2981

participants then Evidence Assessment module (2377 participants), Interviewing Vulnerable

Persons (1135 participants) and Country of Origin Information (876 participants).

Graph 1: Implementation of the EASO Training Curriculum 2012-2016 (number of participants

to national trainings and EASO’s train-the-trainers’ sessions, as well as the number of

national training sessions)

Graph 2: Training progress 2016 vs 2015

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Participation in the EASO Training Curriculum 2016 vs. 2015

2016 2015


Graph 3: Implementation of the EASO Training Curriculum in 2016 (number of participants to

national trainings and train-the-trainers’ sessions)

Table 1: EASO training modules progress 2016 vs. 2015

Modules 2016 2015 Evolution

Inclusion 2334 1132 ↗ 106%

Interview Techniques 1219 960 ↗ 27%

Evidence Assessment 752 718 ↗ 5%

Interviewing Vulnerable Persons 234 102 ↗ 129%

Interviewing Children 237 159 ↗ 49%

Gender, Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation 69 33 ↗ 109%

Asylum Procedures Directive 8 4 ↗ 100%

Exclusion 310 258 ↗ 20%

Country of Origin Information 168 140 ↗ 20%

End of Protection 18 18 → 0%

Reception 32 13 ↗ 146%

Dublin III Regulation 109 109 → 0%

Fundamentals Rights and International Protection in the EU 17 0 / /

Module for Managers 70 15 ↗ 367%

Common European Asylum System 22 188 ↘ -88%

Drafting and Decision Making 0 37 ↘ -100%

Total 5599 3886 ↗ 44%

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Dublin Regulation

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Module for Managers

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Total number of participants in 2016



national trainings and train-the-trainers’ sessions)

Graph 5: Implementation of the EASO Training Curriculum 2012-2016 (number of participants to

national trainings and EASO’s train-the-trainers’ sessions).

Graph 6: Implementation of the EASO Training Curriculum 2012-2016 (number of participants to

national trainings and EASO’s train-the-trainers’ sessions).

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Graph 7: Distribution of participants per language in the EASO Training Curriculum in 2016

English

51.6%

German

27.4%

French

6.5%

Italian

6.5%

Greek

4.7%Russian

2.4%

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0.4%

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0.3%

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0.2%

Distribution of participants per language of training modules in the EASO Training

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1.2 Trends in participation in the EASO Train-the-Trainers’ sessions

• 14 EASO training modules have been delivered in EASO train-the-trainers’ sessions in 2016.

• The module Fundamental Rights and International Rights in the EU has been delivered for

the first time in 2016 with the pilot train-the-trainers’ sessions organised in Malta in

December 2016.

• Due to the demand from Member States and other stakeholders, four train-the-trainers’

sessions on Inclusion module have been delivered (Malta, Vienna, Tallinn and Greece), two

train-the-trainers’ sessions on Evidence Assessment module organised (Malta and Tallinn)

and two train-the-trainers’ sessions on Exclusion (Malta, Vienna).

• 50 participants attended the EASO train-the-trainers’ session on Inclusion module in 2016

followed by Interviewing Vulnerable Persons (40 participants) and Interview Techniques (34

participants).

• Germany organised three train-the-trainers’ sessions (two sessions in Interviewing

Vulnerable Persons and one session in Interviewing Children modules) for a total number

of 38 participants.

• Between 2012 and 2016, 211 participants attended to EASO train-the-trainers’ sessions on

Inclusion module, 165 in Interview Techniques and 153 in Evidence Assessment.

23 Train-the-Trainers’ sessions organised in 2016 312 trainers trained

15 Train-the-Trainers’ sessions (EASO) 218 trainers trained

� 14 sessions in Malta 208 trainers trained

� 1 session in Greece 10 trainers trained

8 Regional Train-the-Trainers’

sessions 94 trainers trained

� 4 regional sessions

(Vienna, Tallinn) 42 trainers trained

� 1 External Dimension

session (Montenegro) 14 trainers trained

� 3 Regional sessions in

Germany 38 trainers trained


Graph 8: Number of participants to train-the-trainers’ sessions in 2016

Graph 9: Number of sessions and participants to train-the-trainers’ sessions in 2016

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Graph 10: Number of participants to train-the-trainers’ sessions 2012-2016 (number of participants

per Member States)

Graph 11: Number of participants to train-the-trainers’ sessions 2012-2016 (number of participants

per module)

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1.3 Trends in participation in the EASO national training sessions

• 5287 participants have been trained in EASO national training sessions in 2016 (+46 %

compared to 2015).

• 13 EASO training modules have been delivered at national level in nine languages in 2016.

• The Module for Managers and Reception module have been delivered for the first time at

national level in 2016.

• The Inclusion module ranked the first in 2016 (2284 participants) followed by Interview

Techniques (1185 participants) and Evidence Assessment (721 participants).

• The core modules were followed by 79 % of participants in EASO national training sessions

in 2016.

• 16 EU+ States have delivered EASO national training sessions in 2016 (vs. 19 in 2015).

• Since 2012, 23 EU+ States have delivered a total of 971 EASO national training sessions to

13386 participants).


national trainings sessions)

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Graph 13: Implementation of the EASO Training Curriculum in 2016 (number of sessions and

participants to national trainings sessions)

Graph 14: Languages version of EASO training modules used at national level in 2016

Croatian

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English

49.4%

Finnish

0.4%

French

6.9%

German

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5.0%Italian

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Russian

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Languages version of EASO training modules used at national level in 2016

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Graph 15: Implementation of the EASO Training Curriculum 2012-2016 (number of sessions and

participants to national trainings)

Graph 16: Implementation of the EASO Training Curriculum in 2012-2016 (number of sessions and

participants to national trainings and train-the-trainers’ sessions)

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Number of participants in national training sessions (2012-2016)

2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

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Number of national training sessions

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Multiplier effect of EASO Training Curriculum

The multiplier effect of the EASO Training Curriculum has increased as of 10.4 trainees per trainer

trained in 2012 to 12.4 trainees per trainer trained at the end of 2016.

Multiplier effect of EASO Training Curriculum in 2016

The multiplier effect of the EASO Training Curriculum (2016) amounts to 17 participants trained at the

national level by a trainer who followed one of EASO’s train-the-trainers’ session (ratio 1:17)

EU+ States EU+ States which organised national training sessions

Table: Multiplier effect 2016

Modules EASO

Training

Curriculum

EU+ States

EU+ States who

organised national

training session

Inclusion 45.7 50.2 51.3

Interview Techniques 34.9 69.7 79.0

Evidence Assessment 23.3 24.5 29.8

Interviewing Vulnerable Persons 4.9 4.7 5.1

Interviewing Children 6.6 7.4 7.9

Gender, Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation 2.5 3.1 3.3

Asylum Procedures Directive 0.0 0.0 0.0

Exclusion 11.4 10.2 12.1

Country of Origin Information 11.9 9.1 13.1

End of Protection / / /

Reception 1.3 1.4 1.5

Dublin II Regulation 7.4 7.4 7.4

Fundamentals Rights and International Protection in the EU 0.0 0.0 0.0

Module for Managers 10.7 10.7 12.8

Common European Asylum System 1.2 0.0 0.0

Total 16.9 19.9 22.2

20

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Multiplier effect of EASO Training Curriculum 2012-2016

The multiplier effect of the EASO Training Curriculum (2012-2016) amounts to 12 participants trained

at the national level by a trainer who followed one of EASO’s train-the-trainers’ session (ratio 1:12).

EU+ States level EU+ States which organised national training sessions

Table1: Multiplier effect 2012-2016

Modules

EASO

Training

Curriculum

EU+ States

EU+ States who

organised national

training session

Inclusion 23.3 29.0 32.8

Interview Techniques 17.1 24.9 31.4

Evidence Assessment 14.5 17.2 20.6

Interviewing Vulnerable Persons 12.8 14.9 16.9

Interviewing Children 8.6 9.2 11.7

Gender, Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation 1.5 2.0 2.2

Asylum Procedures Directive 0.0 0.0 0.0

Exclusion 12.6 14.5 16.4

Country of Origin Information 11.5 8.2 10.5

End of Protection 5.9 6.3 8.0

Reception 0.7 0.7 0.8

Dublin Regulation 4.6 4.8 5.9

Fundamentals Rights and International Protection in the EU 0.0 0.0 0.0

Module for Managers 1.7 1.8 2.0

Common European Asylum System 2.9 4.6 5.8

Drafting and Decision Making 9.3 8.5 10.1

International Refugee Law and Human Rights 17.9 22.4 38.4

Total 12.4 14.7 17.6

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12.4

2012-2013 2012-2014 2012-2015 2012-2016

Multiplier effect of EASO Training Curriculum

13.5 13.515.6 17.6

2012-2013 2012-2014 2012-2015 2012-2016

Multiplier effect of EASO Training Curriculum in

EU+ countries which implemented national

training sessions


2. Profile of participants from EU+ States and other

stakeholders in the EASO Training Curriculum (2)

• Most of the participants who have completed one or more modules of the EASO Training

Curriculum are responsible for preparing and undertaking asylum interviews (90 %). The

second most common profile relates to drafting asylum decisions (87 %), while 68 % of the

participants deal with analysis of facts and documentation following an asylum interview.

These profiles correspond to the core tasks which are most commonly shared by asylum

case officers across the EU+ States confirming that the EASO Training Curriculum is reaching

its primary target audience.

• The lowest percentage of participants represents persons who are responsible for drafting

and supervising the implementation of asylum procedural guidelines (2 %) and for

producing country reports and/or eligibility guidelines (1%).

Graph 17: Profile of participants in the EASO Training Curriculum

(2) Profile has been prepared on the basis of information available since June 2013, i.e. since the beginning of the

collection of data regarding the task description of participants in the EASO Training Curriculum.

32%

90%

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Undertaking of first fact-gathering interviews ; registration;

screening and/or referral of incoming cases

Preparation and undertaking of

asylum interviews and hearings

COI research (including participation

in fact finding missions)

Analysis of facts and documentation

following an asylum interview

Drafting and proposal of

asylum decisions

Supervision/review of other

caseworkers' asylum decisions

Presentation and defense of own or

other caseworkers' decisions at appeal

Investigation of refugee fraud

(cancellation procedures)

Drafting and supervision of the implementation

of asylum procedural guidelines

Production of country reports

and/or eligibility guidelines

Others

Tasks performed by participants in EASO Training Curriculum


3. Progress in the implementation of the EASO

Training Curriculum in External Dimension and

other stakeholders

• External Dimension and other stakeholder participations include participants to EASO train-

the-trainers and national training sessions from non-EU+ States and/or external partners

(e.g. Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees – UNHCR, Austrian

Centre for Country of Origin and Asylum Research and Documentation – ACCORD, Prague

Process, Quality Initiative in Eastern Europe and South Caucasus – QIEE, etc.).

• 298 participants from External Dimension and other stakeholders followed EASO training

modules in 2016 whom 58 in EASO Train-the-Trainers’ sessions.

• The participants from External Dimension and other stakeholders followed 11 EASO

Training modules in 2016.

• Since 2012, 1387 participants from External Dimension and other stakeholders followed

EASO training modules, of which 260 in EASO Train-the-Trainers’ sessions.

Graph 18: Participants from External Dimension and other stakeholders in type of EASO Training

sessions in 2016

Graph 19: Participants from External Dimension and other stakeholders in EASO Training

Curriculum by group of countries in 2016

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EASO Training Curriculum (2016)

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(e.g. Serbia, Albania)

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Armenia)

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(e.g. Red Cross,

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Participants from External Dimension and other stakeholders in EASO Training Curriculum (2016)



Curriculum by countries in 2016


Curriculum by modules in 2016

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Montenegro

Serbia

Turkey

Lebanon

Tunisia

UNHCR

ACCORD

Burundi

Other

Participants from External Dimension and other stakeholders in EASO Training Curriculum (2016)

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Evidence Assessment





Exclusion


Fundamental Rights and International Protection in the EU


Participants from External Dimension and other stakeholders in EASO Training Curriculum

modules (2016)


Graph 22: Participants from External Dimension and other stakeholders in type of EASO Training

sessions in 2012-2016


Curriculum by group of countries 2012-2016

• From 2012 to 2016, the participants from External Dimension and other stakeholders followed the

EASO training sessions in the following languages: English (545 participants), Russian (525

participants), Turkish (65 participants), French (130 participants) and Arabic (54 participants).

• Six EASO training modules in Russian language have been used since 2012 within the QIEE project

(Inclusion, Interview Techniques, Evidence Assessment, Interviewing Vulnerable Persons, Exclusion

and Drafting and Decision Making).

• The three core modules in Arabic have been used in national training sessions within ENPI project.

EASO Train-the-

Trainers' session,

260 participants

National training

sessions,

1127 participants

Participants from External Dimension and other organisation in EASO

Training Curriculum (2012-2016)

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490

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ENPI project

(e.g. Tunisia,

Morocco)

WB countries

(e.g. Serbia,

Albania)

Turkey QIEE project

(e.g. Ukraine,

Armenia)

UNHCR staff Other

(e.g. Red Cross,

external)



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Curriculum by modules (2012-2016)

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Belarus

Armenia

Georgia

Kyrgyzstan

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Albania

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Serbia

Turkey

Egypt

Jordan

Lebanon

Morocco

Tunisia

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Burundi

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Other

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(2012-2016)

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Dublin Regulation


Module for Managers




Participants from External Dimension and other stakeholders in EASO Training Curriculum per

modules (2012-2016)


4. Progress in the EASO Training Curriculum in EU+ States

and other stakeholders: Analysis by module

4.1 Inclusion module

• The Inclusion module has been the most popular EASO training module since 2011. In 2013,

EASO included this module as one of three core modules for asylum case officers.

• The latest update of the module took place in 2013.

• Significant progress in the implementation of the Inclusion module has been observed since

its update in 2013. In 2014 the module was followed by 822 asylum officials then 1132

participants in 2015 while in 2016 the overall number of participants increased to 2334

(+106 %).

• The vast majority of participants in the Inclusion module are responsible for interviewing

applicants for international protection (96 %), and draft asylum decisions (88%).

• In 2016, 149 training sessions were organised in the module (vs. 86 sessions in 2015), of

which four EASO train-the-trainers’ sessions and 145 national training.

• In 2016, 2334 participants representing 15 EU+ States and other stakeholders have been

trained in the Inclusion module.

• Since 2012, 5137 participants from 28 Member States, Norway, Switzerland and other

stakeholders have been trained in the Inclusion module.

• The Inclusion module is available in 16 languages at the end of 2016.

• In 2013 the Handbook on the Inclusion module was developed. The handbook is available

in 19 language versions.

Number of participants and number of train-the-trainers' and national sessions in the Inclusion

module (2012-2016)

211 trainers trained

17 EASO Train-the-Trainers' sessions

4926 participants

337 EASO national training sessions

5137 participants in Inclusion module

(2012-2016)


Implementation of the Inclusion module (total number of participants as well as the number of

national training sessions 2012-2016)

Participations in train-the-trainers’ sessions in Inclusion module per Member States in 2016

Participations in train-the-trainers’ sessions in Inclusion module per Member States (2012-2016)

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Participations in EASO trainings in Inclusion module in 2016

Participations in EASO trainings in Inclusion module 2012-2016

Profile of participants in the Inclusion module

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Reading example: 96 % of participants registered in the Inclusion module performed the following task:

‘Preparation and undertaking of asylum interviews and hearings’ as stated in the registration forms.

Please note that one asylum officer may perform several tasks.

4.2 Interview Techniques module

• The Interview Techniques module was the second most popular EASO training module in

2016 with a rise of 27% in the number of participants compared to 2015. Since 2013 the

Interview Techniques modules is one of the core modules for asylum case officers.

• This significant increase in the number of participants in the Interview Techniques module

is a result of its update, which took place in 2013.

• The module has been upgraded throughout 2017 and the pilot training in the upgraded

version of the module will be delivered at the beginning of 2018.

• The vast majority of participants in the Interview Techniques module have the

responsibility of interviewing applicants for international protection (97 %), draft asylum

decisions (91%) and analysing facts and documentation following an asylum interview

(70%).

• A significant increase was also observed in the number of national and train-the-trainers’

sessions organised in the Interview Techniques module. In 2016, 80 sessions were held

(compared to 33 in 2015), of which two EASO train-the-trainers’ sessions and 78 national

training sessions.

• In 2016, the Interview Techniques module was followed by 1219 participants representing

12 Member States and other stakeholders.

29%

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Others

Tasks performed by participants


• Since 2012, 2981 participants from 26 Member States, Switzerland and other stakeholders

have been trained in the Interview Techniques module.

• The Interview Techniques module is available in 11 language versions.

• The Handbook on the Interview Techniques module was developed in 2014. The handbook

is available in 17 language versions.

Number of participants and number of train-the-trainers' and national sessions in the Interview

Techniques module (2012-2016)



2816 participants


2981 participants on Interview Techniques

module


Implementation of the Interview Techniques module (total number of participants as well as the

number of national training sessions 2012-2016)

Participations in EASO train-the-trainers’ sessions in Interview Techniques module per Member

States in 2016

Participations in train-the-trainers’ sessions in Interview Techniques module per Member States

(2012-2016)

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Profile of participants in the Interview Techniques module

Reading example: 97 % of participants registered in the Interview Techniques module performed the following

task: ‘Preparation and undertaking of asylum interviews and hearings’ as stated in the registration forms.


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2016

2015

2014

2013

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Undertaking of first fact-gathering interviews;

registration; screening and/or referral of incoming cases



COI research

(including participation in fact finding missions)



Drafting and proposal of asylum decisions

Supervision/review of other caseworkers' asylum decisions



Investigation of refugee fraud (cancellation procedures)



Production of country reports and/or eligibility guidelines

Others



4.3 Evidence Assessment module

• Progress in the implementation of the Evidence Assessment module in EU+ States has been

observed since 2012. In 2014, the module was followed by 494 asylum officials, in 2015 by

718 participants, while in 2016 the overall number of trainees increased to 752 (+5 %).

• The Evidence Assessment was the third most popular EASO training module in 2015. Since

2013 the module is one of three core modules recommended by EASO for asylum case

officers.

• In 2015 the upgrading process of the Evidence Assessment module has started and some

elements of the EASO module on Drafting and Decision Making have been incorporated to

the module. The pilot train-the-trainers’ session in the upgraded version was held in June

2016.

• The vast majority of participants in the Evidence Assessment module are responsible for

interviewing applicants for international protection (92%), preparation of drafts of asylum

decisions (86%), and analysis of facts and documentation following an asylum interview

(72%).

• In 2016, 50 training sessions were organised in the Evidence Assessment module (vs. 47

sessions in 2015), of which two EASO train-the-trainers’ sessions and 45 national training

sessions.

• In 2016 the Evidence Assessment module has been followed by 752 participants from 12

Member States and other stakeholders.

• Since 2012, 2377 participants representing 24 Member States, Switzerland, Norway and

other stakeholders have been trained in the Evidence Assessment module.

• The Evidence Assessment module is available in 14 language versions.

Number of participants and number of train-the-trainers' and national sessions in the Evidence

Assessment module (2012-2016)



2224 participants


2377 participants in Evidence Assessment

module


Implementation of the Evidence Assessment module (total number of participants as well as the


Participations in train-the-trainers’ sessions in the Evidence Assessment module per Member

States in 2016

Participations in train-the-trainers’ sessions in the Evidence Assessment module per Member

States (2012-2016)

149

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Participations in EASO trainings in the Evidence Assessment module 2012-2016

Profile of participants in the Evidence Assessment module

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2016

2015

2014

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COI research












Others



4.4 Interviewing Vulnerable Persons module

• Following a steady increase in the implementation of the Interviewing Vulnerable Persons

module in the EU+ States since 2012, in 2015 a significant decrease in the use of the module

has been observed. However, the number of participants in 2016 increased significantly to

234 (+129%).

• The upgrade of the Interviewing Vulnerable Persons module was launched in 2016 and

should be concluded in first quarter of 2018.

• The majority of participants in the Interviewing Vulnerable Persons module (89 %) are

responsible for interviewing applicants for international protection. 84% of the trainees are

drafting decisions on international protection while 46% analyse facts and documentation

following an asylum interview.


which three train-the-trainers’ sessions and 17 national training sessions.

• In 2016 the Interviewing Vulnerable Persons module was followed by 234 participants

representing seven Member States and other stakeholders.

• Since 2012, 1135 participants from 19 Member States, Switzerland and other stakeholders

have been trained in the Interviewing Vulnerable Persons module.

• The Interviewing Vulnerable Persons module is available in eight language versions.

• Since 2015 the Handbook on the Interviewing Vulnerable Persons module is available in

English version.

Number of participants and number of train-the-trainers' and national sessions in the Interviewing

Vulnerable Persons module (2012-2016)

82 trainers trained


1053 participants


1135 participants on Interviewing

Vulnerable Persons module


Implementation of the Interviewing Vulnerable Persons module (total number of participants as

well as the number of national training sessions 2012-2016)

Participations in train-the-trainers’ sessions in the Interviewing Vulnerable Persons module per

Member States in 2016

Participations in train-the-trainers’ sessions in the Interviewing Vulnerable Persons module per

Member States (2012-2016)

217

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Participations in EASO trainings in the Interviewing Vulnerable Persons module 2012-2016

Profile of participants in the Interviewing Vulnerable Persons module

Reading example: 89 % of participants registered in the Interviewing Vulnerable Persons module performed the

following task: ‘Preparation and undertaking of asylum interviews and hearings’ as stated in the registration

forms.

Please note that one asylum officer may perform several tasks

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2016

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COI research












Others



4.5 Interviewing Children module

• Since 2012, 691 participants representing 21 Member States, Norway and other

stakeholders have been trained in the Interviewing Children Module.

• Following a slight decrease in the use of the module in 2015, the number of asylum officials

who followed the module has increased significantly in 2016 (+49%, a total of 237

participants from 10 Member States).


which two train-the-trainers’ sessions and 18 national training sessions.

• The vast majority of the participants in the Interviewing Children module are responsible

for interviewing applicants for international protection (93 %), analysing of facts and other

documentation available following the personal interview (50%) and draft asylum decisions

(88%).

• 2016 marked also the start of the upgrade of the Interviewing Children module, along with

the modules on Interview Techniques and Interviewing Vulnerable Persons. A content

expert group including an external expert with expertise in the psychology of children were

appointed and a kick-off meeting was held in December 2016. The upgrade of the module

will be finalised in 2017, with the pilot train-the-trainers’ session to be held in the beginning

of 2018.

• The Interviewing Children module is available in three languages (English, German and

French).

Number of participants and number of train-the-trainers' and national sessions in the Interviewing

Children module (2012-2016)

72 trainers trained


619 participants


691 participants on Interviewing Children module


Implementation of the Interviewing Children module (total number of participants as well as the


Participations in train-the-trainers’ sessions in Interviewing Children module per Member States

in 2016

Participations in train-the-trainers’ sessions in Interviewing Children module per Member States

(2012-2016)

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Profile of participants in the Interviewing Children module

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4.6 Gender, Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation module

• The Gender, Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation module was developed in 2013-2014

with the pilot train-the-trainers’ session held in June 2015. The pilot session was attended

by 14 participants, while a second train-the-trainers’ session organised in November 2015

by 7 participants. The total number of participants has increased to 69 in 2016 (109 %)

compared to 33 in 2015.

• Following the Netherlands who was the first Member State to organise a national training

session in the module on Gender, Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation in 2015, Sweden

organised its first national training session in the module in 2016.

• In 2016, 69 participants from 10 Member States and other stakeholders have been trained

in the Gender, Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation module.

• The vast majority of trainees in the Gender, Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation module

(97 %) are responsible for interviewing applicants for international protection, drafting

asylum decisions (94 %) and undertake first fact-gathering interviews (58 %).

• The Gender, Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation module is available in English only.

• In 2015 the Handbook on Gender, Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation module was

developed. The handbook is available in English only.

Number of participants and number of train-the-trainers' and national sessions in Gender, Gender

Identity and Sexual Orientation module (2012-2016)

41 trainers trained


61 participants


102 participants on Gender, Gender

Identity and Sexual

Orientation module


Implementation of the Gender, Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation module (total number of

participants as well as the number of national training sessions 2012-2016)

Participations in train-the-trainers’ sessions in the Gender, Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation

module per Member States (2012-2016)

Participations in train-the-trainers’ sessions in the Gender, Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation

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Participations in EASO trainings in the Evidence Assessment module 2012-2016

Profile of participants in the Gender, Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation module

Reading example: 97 % of participants registered in the Gender, Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation module

performed the following task: ‘Preparation and undertaking of asylum interviews and hearings’ as stated in the

registration forms.


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Others



4.7 Asylum Procedures Directive module

• The trend in the implementation of the Asylum Procedures Directive module has varied

over time, with no participants in 2013, 5 participants in 2014, 4 participants in 2015 and 8

participants in 2016. Limited use of the module in 2013 and 2014 was mainly due to the

adoption of the recast Asylum Procedures Directive (3) and the necessary update of the

module which followed. The update was finalised in 2014 with the pilot train-the-trainers’

session held in November 2014.

• All participants in the Asylum Procedures Directive module are responsible for preparing

and undertaking interviews with applicants for international protection. Additionally, some

of them analyse facts and documentation following an asylum interview (63 %) or

supervise/review other caseworkers’ asylum decisions (63 %).

• In 2016 eight participants representing two Member State and other stakeholders (law

company) followed the Asylum Procedures Directive module.

• Since 2012, 23 participants from six Member States and other stakeholders have been

trained in the Asylum Procedures Directive module.

• The Asylum Procedures Directive module is available in English only.

Number of participants and number of train-the-trainers' and national sessions in the Asylum

Procedures Directive module (2012-2016)

(3) Directive 2013/32/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 June 2013 on common procedures

for granting and withdrawing international protection (recast)

23 trainers trained


No participant

No EASO national training session

23 participants on Asylum Procedures

Directive module


Implementation of the Asylum Procedures Directive module (total number of participants as well

as the number of national training sessions 2012-2016)

Participations in train-the-trainers’ sessions in the Asylum Procedures Directive module per


Participations in train-the-trainers’ sessions in the Asylum Procedures Directive module per


Participations in EASO trainings in the Asylum Procedures Directive module in 2016

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Profile of participants in the Asylum Procedures Directive module

Reading example: 63 % of participants registered in the Asylum Procedures Directive module performed the


forms.


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COI research












Others



4.8 Exclusion module

• An increase in participation in the Exclusion module has been observed since 2012. While

in 2015 the module was followed by 258 asylum officials, in 2016 the overall number of

participants increased to 310 (+20 %).

• The latest update of the module took place in 2014.

• The majority of participants in the Exclusion module are responsible for interviewing

applicants for international protection (89 %), drafting asylum decisions (88%), an analysing

facts and documentation after an asylum interview (70%).


which two train-the-trainers’ session and 20 national training sessions.

• In 2016, the Exclusion module was followed by 310 participants from 13 Member States,

Norway and other stakeholders.

• Since 2012, 691 participants from 19 Member States, Norway, Switzerland, Island and other

stakeholders have been trained in the Exclusion module.

• The Exclusion module is available in three language versions.

Number of participants and number of train-the-trainers' and national sessions in the Exclusion

module (2012-2016)

Implementation of the Exclusion module (total number of participants as well as the number of


56 trainers trained


705 participants


761 participants on Exclusion

module

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Participations in train-the-trainers’ sessions in the Exclusion module per Member States in 2016

Participations in train-the-trainers’ sessions in the Exclusion module per Member States (2012-

2016)

Participations in EASO trainings in the Exclusion module in 2016

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Participations in EASO trainings in the Exclusion module 2012-2016

Profile of participants in the Exclusion module

Reading example: 89 % of participants registered in the Exclusion module performed the following task:



300

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2016

2015

2014

2013

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89%

52%

70%

88%

59%

7%

48%

6%

1%

1%





COI research





Supervision/review of other caseworkers' asylum

decisions







Others



4.9 Country of Origin Information module

• The trend in the implementation of the Country of Origin Information module has varied

over time. In 2015 the module was followed by 140 asylum officials, while in 2016 the

overall number of participants increased to 168 (+20 %).

• The majority of participants in the Country of Origin Information module are responsible

for COI research (74 %), draft asylum decisions (52%) and analyse facts and documentation

following an asylum interview (44 %).

• In 2016, nine training sessions (one train-the-trainers’ session and eight national training

sessions) were organised in the module compared to 10 sessions in 2015.

• In 2016, the Country of Origin Information module was followed by 168 participants

representing 13 Member States, Switzerland and other stakeholders.

• Since 2012, 876 participants from 26 Member States, Switzerland and representing other

stakeholders have been trained in the Country of Origin Information module.

• The Country of Origin Information module is available in three language versions (English,

Hungarian and Czech).

Number of participants and number of train-the-trainers' and national sessions in Country of

Origin Information module (2012-2016)

Implementation of the Country of Origin Information module (total number of participants as

well as the number of national training sessions 2012-2016)

70 trainers trained


806 participants


876 participants on Country of

Origin Information

module

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241

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Participations in train-the-trainers’ sessions in the Country of Origin Information module per


Participations in train-the-trainers’ sessions in the Country of Origin Information module per


Participations in EASO trainings in the Country of Origin Information module in 2016

Participations in EASO trainings in the Country of Origin Information module 2012-2016

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2016

2015

2014

2013

2012


Profile of participants in the Country of Origin Information module

Reading example: 43 % of participants registered in the Country of Origin Information module performed the


forms.


4%

43%

74%

44%

52%

3%

11%

8%

1%

8%

7%





COI research












Others



4.10 End of Protection module

• The trend in the implementation of the End of Protection module is relatively stable. 18

participants followed the module in 2016, the same number as in 2015.

• The update of the End of Protection Module started in 2015 and was concluded in 2016,

with the pilot training in the updated module to be delivered in the first semester of 2017.

• The vast majority of participants in the End of Protection module are responsible for

interviewing applicants for international protection (88 %) and drafting asylum decisions

(85 %). At the same time, only 38 % of trainees who completed the training investigate

refugee fraud/work on cessation.

• Two national training sessions were organised in the module in 2016, respectively in Finland

and Netherlands.

• Since 2012, 103 participants representing 12 Member States, Norway and other

stakeholders have been trained in the End of Protection module.

• The End of Protection module is only available in English.

Number of participants and number of train-the-trainers' and national sessions in the End of

Protection module (2012-2016)

Implementation of the End of Protection module (total number of participants as well as the


Participations in train-the-trainers’ sessions in the End of Protection module in 2016

No EASO Train-the-Trainers’ sessions organised in 2016

15 trainers trained


88 participants


103 participants on End of Protection

module

21 19

27

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Participations in train-the-trainers’ sessions in the End of Protection module per Member States

(2012-2016)

Participations in EASO trainings in the End of Protection module in 2016

Participations in EASO trainings in the End of Protection module 2012-2016

Profile of participants in the End of Protection module

Reading example: 88 % of participants registered in the End of Protection module performed the following task:



2 2 2

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

NL IT MT DK AT CY EL NO SI FI OTHER EE

Number of participants to easo train-the-trainers' sessions (2012-2016)

108

NL FI


47

19 17

9

2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

NL FI FR SI MT IT OTHER EL NO DK CY EE AT

Number of participants registered on End of Protection module (2012 - 2016) 2016

2015

2014

2013

2012

44%

88%

1%

44%

85%

7%

32%

38%

6%

3%

4%





COI research












Others



4.11 Reception module

• The Reception module was developed in 2014-2015 with the pilot train-the-trainers’

session held in November 2015. The pilot training was attended by 13 participants from

four Member States, Norway and other stakeholders.

• The second train-the-trainers’ session was organised in 2016 gathering 14 participants from

eight Member States and other stakeholders.

• The Reception module was delivered for the first time at national level in Sweden in 2016.

• Since 2015, 45 participants from 11 Member States, Norway, Switzerland and other

stakeholders have been trained in the Reception module.

• The vast majority of participants in the Reception module (93%) are responsible for

undertaking first fact-gathering interviews, interviewing applicants for international

protection drafting asylum decisions while 89% are analysing facts and documentation

following an asylum interview.

• The Reception module is available in English only.

Number of participants and number of train-the-trainers' and national sessions in the Reception

module (2012-2016)

Implementation of the Reception module (total number of participants as well as the number of


27 trainers trained


18 participants


45 participants on Reception

module

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Participations in train-the-trainers’ sessions in the Reception module per Member States in 2016

Participations in train-the-trainers’ sessions in the Reception module per Member States (2012-

2016)

Participations in EASO trainings in the Evidence Assessment module in 2016

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Participations in EASO trainings in the Reception module in 2016

Profile of participants in the Reception module

Reading example: 93 % of participants registered in the Reception module performed the following task:



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Number of participants registered on Reception module (2012 - 2016)

2016

2015

2014

2013

2012

18%

93%

75%

89%

93%

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11%

4%

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COI research












Others



4.12 Dublin III Regulation module

• Trend in implementation of the Dublin III Regulation module in the EU+ States has varied

over time. The number of participants in 2016 was the same as in 2015 (109).

• The module on Dublin III Regulation has been upgraded throughout 2015 and the pilot train-

the-trainers’ session was delivered in June 2016.

• The vast majority of participants in the Dublin III Regulation module are responsible for

drafting asylum decisions (88 %), analysing facts and documentation following an asylum

interview (67 %) and supervision/review of other caseworkers’ asylum decisions.

• In 2016, 12 training sessions (one train-the-trainers’ session and 11 national training


• In 2016, the Dublin III Regulation module was followed by 109 participants representing

nine Member States, Norway, Switzerland and other stakeholders.

• Since 2012, 437 participants from 26 Member States, Switzerland, Norway and other

stakeholders have been trained in the Dublin III Regulation module.

• The Dublin III Regulation module is available in two language versions (English and German).

Number of participants and number of train-the-trainers' and national sessions in the Dublin III

Regulation module (2012-2016)

Implementation of Dublin III Regulation module (total number of participants as well as the


78 trainers trained


359 participants


437 participants on Dublin III Regulation

module

56

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75

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Participations in train-the-trainers’ sessions in the Dublin III Regulation module per Member

States in 2016

Participations in train-the-trainers’ sessions in the Dublin III Regulation module per Member States

(2012-2016)

Participations in EASO trainings in the Dublin III Regulation module in 2016

Participations in EASO trainings in the Dublin III Regulation module 2012-2016

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Profile of participants in the Dublin III Regulation module

Reading example: 39 % of participants registered in the Dublin III Regulation module performed the following



151

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2016

2015

2014

2013

2012

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3%

67%

88%

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4%

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6%





COI research












Others



4.13 Fundamental Rights and International Protection in the EU module

• The Fundamental Rights and International Protection in the EU module was developed in

2015-2016 with the pilot train-the-trainers’ session held in December 2016. The pilot

training was attended by 17 participants from seven Member States, Norway and other

stakeholders.

• The second train-the-trainers’ session is foreseen in the second half of 2017.

• Two third of the participants in the Fundamental Rights and International Protection in the

EU module are responsible for analysing facts and documentation following an asylum

interview and drafting and proposal of asylum decisions.

Number of participants and number of train-the-trainers' and national sessions in Fundamental

Rights and International Protection in the EU module (2012-2016)

Implementation of the Fundamental Rights and International Protection in the EU module (total

number of participants as well as the number of national training sessions 2012-2016)

17 trainers trained


No participant

No EASO national training session

17 participants on

Fundamentals

Rights and IP and in the EU module

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Number of sessions and participants in EASO trainings on Fundamentals Rights and

International Protection module



Participations in train-the-trainers’ sessions in the Fundamental Rights and International

Protection in the EU module per Member States in 2016

Profile of participants in the Fundamental Rights and International Protection in the EU

module

Reading example: 33% of participants registered in the Fundamental Rights and International Protection in the

EU module performed the following task: ‘Preparation and undertaking of asylum interviews and hearings’ as

stated in the registration forms.


5

4

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1 1 1 1

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33%

33%

67%

67%

50%

50%

0%

50%

17%

0%


registration; screening and/or referral of incoming…



COI research






decisions



Investigation of refugee fraud (cancellation

procedures)



Production of country reports and/or eligibility

guidelines

Others



4.14 Module for Managers

• The Module for Managers had been developed throughout 2013 and 2014 with the pilot

train-the-trainers’ session organised in the second semester of 2014. The second train-the-

trainers’ session was organised in 2015 with 15 participants from six Member States. In

2016, the number of participants has significantly increased to 70 (+102%).

• The Module for Managers has been delivered for the first time at national level in 2016 in

Finland (two national training sessions including 64 Finnish participants).

• Since 2014, 102 participants from 12 Member States have been trained in the Module for

Managers.

• The vast majority of participants in the Module for Managers (94 %) supervise/review other

caseworkers’ decisions.

• The Module for Managers is available in English only.

Number of participants and number of train-the-trainers' and national sessions in the Module for

Managers (2012-2016)

Implementation of the Module for Managers (total number of participants as well as the number

of national training sessions 2012-2016)

38 trainers trained


64 participants


102 participants on Module for

Managers

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Participations in train-the-trainers’ sessions in the Module for Managers per Member States in

2016

Participations in train-the-trainers’ sessions in the Module for Managers per Member States (2012-

2016)

Participations in EASO trainings in the Module for Managers in 2016

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Participations in EASO trainings in the Module for Managers 2012-2016

Profile of participants in the Module for Managers module

Reading example: 93 % of participants registered in the Module for Managers performed the following task:



67

17

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30

40

50

60

70

80

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Number of participants registered on Module for Managers module (2012 - 2016)

4%

3%

3%

84%

84%

94%

4%

1%

85%

4%

4%





COI research






decisions







Others



4.15 Common European Asylum System module

• The Common European Asylum System module was developed in 2012-2013 with the pilot

train-the-trainers’ session held in December 2013. The module replaced the EU Asylum Law

and Policy. Due to the new legislative package tabled by the Commission in 2016, the review

of the Common European Asylum System module was on hold in order to assess the

progress in negotiations on new directives and regulations.

• Significant progress in the implementation of the Common European Asylum System

module has been observed since its development in 2013. During the pilot train-the-

trainers’ session in 2013 the module was followed by 10 asylum officials, while in 2014 the

overall number of participants increased to 64 and 188 participants in 2015. A significant

decrease has been observed in 2016 with 22 participants (-88%).

• The majority of participants in the Common European Asylum System module are

responsible for drafting asylum decisions (63%), analysing facts and documentation

following an asylum interview (51%) and interviewing applicants for international

protection (33%).

• In 2016, three training sessions (one train-the-trainers’ session and two national training


• In 2016, the Common European Asylum System module was followed by 22 participants

representing four Member States, Norway and other stakeholders.

• Since 2012, 296 participants from 15 Member States, Norway and other stakeholders have

been trained in training sessions in the EU Asylum Law and Policy module and then the

Common European Asylum System module.

• The Common European Asylum System module is available in three language versions

(English, French and Arabic).

• In 2013 the Handbook on the Common European Asylum System module was developed.

The handbook is available in 19 language versions.

Number of participants and number of train-the-trainers' and national sessions in the Common

European Asylum System module (2012-2016)

75 trainers trained


221 participants


296 participants on Common

European Asylum

System module


Implementation of the Common European Asylum System module (total number of participants

as well as the number of national training sessions 2012-2016)

Participations in train-the-trainers’ sessions in the Common European Asylum System module per


Participations in train-the-trainers’ sessions in the Common European Asylum System module per


Participations in EASO trainings in the Common European Asylum System module in 2016

12 10

64

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Number of sessions and participants in EASO trainings on CEAS module


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Participations in EASO trainings in the Common European Asylum System module 2012-2016

Profile of participants in the Common European Asylum System module

14

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100

150

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Number of participants registered on CEAS module (2012 - 2016)

2016

2015

2014

2013

2012


Reading example: 33 % of participants registered in the Common European Asylum System module performed

the following task: ‘Preparation and undertaking of asylum interviews and hearings’ as stated in the registration

forms.


24.9%

32.9%

23.7%

51.4%

63.0%

8.7%

12.7%

21.4%

7.5%

1.2%

2.3%





COI research












Others



5. EASO Operational Training

In 2016 EASO organised 10 operational trainings for 284 experts deployed in the

Greek hotspot to assist the Greek Asylum Service in examining the applications for

international protection in the framework of the border procedure.

The trainings were targeting mostly case officers, team leaders and vulnerability

experts. They were organised by EASO in close cooperation with the Greek Asylum

Service.

The operational trainings were composed of the following sessions:

� Refreshers on the EASO core training modules (Inclusion, Interview Techniques,

Evidence Assessment)

� Standard operating procedures

� Templates

� Session on vulnerability assessment

� Practical case studies

� Country of origin information

� Dublin III Procedure

� Security briefing

� Press and media

In 2016 EASO also organised an extensive training programme for junior case

officers, who upon completion of the training were deployed in the Greek hotspots

for a period not shorter than 4 months. The training programme was composed of

three main phases:

� Phase 1: Training in the core modules of the EASO Training Curriculum (Inclusion,

Interview Techniques and Evidence Assessment)

� 60-65 hours of online studies divided into 8 working days

� 6 days of face-to-face sessions (2 day session per module)

� Phase 2: Operational training (2.5 days) with the content as mentioned above

� Phase 3: On the job coaching in the hotspots (10 days)

10 operational

trainings organised in Greece in 2016

284 deployed experts trained


6. EASO training factsheets for EU+ States, 2016

6.1 Austria

Summary

� During the last two years number of participants in the EASO Training Curriculum from

Austria is increasing.

� 125 participants from Austria have attented EASO Training Curriculum in 2016.

� 4 participants from Austria have attended EASO train-the-trainers’ session in 2016 in the

following modules: Interview Techniques, Exclusion and Reception.

� In 2016, Austria has organised EASO national training sessions in the following modules:

Inclusion (87 participants) and Interview Techniques (34 participants).

� Since 2012, 12 participants from Austria attended EASO train-the-trainers’ sessions while

184 participants attended national training sessions.

� The multiplier effect amounts to 15 participants trained at the national level by a trainer

who followed one of EASO’s train-the-trainers’ session.

� In terms of the profile of participants in the EASO Training Curriculum it shall be noted that

in their daily work 98% of the trainees are responsible for interviewing asylum applicants.

In addition 95% of them undertake of first fact-gathering interviews; registration; screening

and/ or referral of incoming cases.

Section I, Progress in the EASO Training Curriculum: Austria 2015

� Graph 1: Training progress in the EASO Training Curriculum in Austria from 2012 to 2016

(participants + sessions)

TtT, 4 TtT, 0 TtT 2 TtT, 2 TtT, 4

63

121

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65

125

0

25

50

75

100

125

2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

Total number of participants in EASO Training Curriculum (2012-2016)

Train-the-Trainers' session National Training session


� Graph 2: Participants from Austria in train-the-trainers’ sessions per module (2016)

� Graph 3: Participants from Austria in train-the-trainers’ sessions (2012-2016)

� Graph 4: Participants from Austria in train-the-trainers’ sessions per module (2012-2016)

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Evidence Assessment





Exclusion


End of Protection

Reception

Dublin Regulation


Module for Managers




Participants in train-the-trainers' sessions per module (2016)

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1

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3

4

5

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Evidence Assessment





Exclusion


End of Protection

Reception

Dublin Regulation


Module for Managers



Participation in train-the-trainers' sessions per module (2012-2016)

2012 2013 2014 2015 2016


� Graph 5: National training sessions in Austria by module (2016)

� Graph 6: Participants in national training sessions in Austria by module (2012-2016)

� Graph 7: Multiplier effect - Participation in train-the-trainers’ sessions compared to national

trainings delivered in Austria (2012-2016)

4

2

Inclusion


Number of national

training sessions

87

34


in national training sessions

116

68

0

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Inclusion


Evidence Assessment





Exclusion


End of Protection

Reception

Dublin Regulation


Module for Managers




Participants in national training sessions per module (2012-2016)

2012 2013 2014 2015 2016


Note: data provided from EASO training registration lists

Exclusion 2 0 0

Country of Origin Information 0 0 /

End of Protection 1 0 0

Reception 1 0 0

Dublin Regulation 1 0 0

Fundamentals Rights and International

Protection in the EU 0 0 /

Module for

Managers 0 0 /



0

0

0 /

2 0

International Refugee Law and Human Rights 0 0 /

Total 12 184 15

Module Total number of

participants in train-the-trainers'

sessions

Total number of participants in

national training sessions

Multiplier effect

Inclusion 2 116 58

Interview

Techniques 1 68 68

Evidence

Assessment 2 0 0

Interviewing Vulnerable Persons 0 0 /

Interviewing

Children 0 0 /

Gender, Gender Identity and Sexual

Orientation 0 0 /

Asylum Procedure Directive 0 0 /


Section II, Profile of participants from Austria in the EASO Training Curriculum.

Reading example: 98% of participants registered in national trainings by Austria performed the task

“Preparation and undertaking of asylum interviews and hearings” as reported since July 2013.


Data Sample:

- Reporting period: July 2013 – December 2016

- 192 participants from Austria with data regarding tasks performed

- Modules: Inclusion, Exclusion, Interview Techniques, Evidence Assessment, Reception

Analytical context provided by Member State:

95.8%

98.4%

0.0%

2.1%

2.6%

2.1%

0.0%

0.0%

0.5%

0.0%

0.0%









Drafting and proposal

of asylum decisions



Presentation and defense of own

or other caseworkers' decisions at appeal







Others

Tasks performed by participants in EASO Training Curriculum as reported in registration since

July 2013


6.2 Belgium

Summary

� The trend in the implementation of the EASO Training Curriculum in Belgium has varied

since 2012, with a peak in 2014, slight decrese in 2015 and considerable increase again in

2016.

� 317 participants from Belgium have attented EASO Training Curriculum in 2016.

� 16 participants from Belgium have attended EASO train-the-trainers’ session in 2016 in the

following modules: Inclusion, Interview Techniques, Evidence Assessment, Interviewing

Vulnerable Persons, Interviewing Children, Gender, Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation,

Country of Origin Information, Reception and Dublin III Regulation.

� In 2016, Belgium has organised EASO national training sessions in the following modules:

Inclusion (129 participants), Evidence Assessment (150) and Interviewing Children (22).

� Since 2012, 27 participants from Belgium attended EASO train-the-trainers’ sessions while






In addition, 82% of them are responsible for analysis of facts and documentation following

an asylum interview and 81% are responsible for drafting asylum decisions.

Section I, Progress in the EASO Training Curriculum: Belgium 2016

� Graph 1: Training progress in the EASO Training Curriculum in Belgium from 2012 to 2016


TtT, 0 TtT, 0 TtT 2 TtT, 9 TtT, 1662118

209 179

301

62

118

211188

317

0

50

100

150

200

250

300

350

2012 2013 2014 2015 2016




� Graph 2: Participants from Belgium in train-the-trainers’ sessions per module (2016)

� Graph 3: Participants from Belgium in train-the-trainers’ sessions (2012-2016)

� Graph 4: Participants from Belgium in train-the-trainers’ sessions per module (2012-2016)

2

2

2

2

2

2

0

0

2

0

1

1

0

0

0

0

0

Inclusion


Evidence Assessment





Exclusion


End of Protection

Reception

Dublin Regulation


Module for Managers





0 02

9

16

0

5

10

15

20

2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

4

4

4

2

3

3

0

0

2

0

2

1

0

2

0

0

Inclusion


Evidence Assessment





Exclusion


End of Protection

Reception

Dublin Regulation


Module for Managers




2012 2013 2014 2015 2016


� Graph 5: National training sessions in Belgium by module (2016)

� Graph 6: Participants in national training sessions in Belgium by module (2012-2016)


trainings delivered in Belgium (2012-2016)

13

12

1

Inclusion

Evidence Assessment


Number of national

training sessions

129

150

22



334

54

298

55

68

0

0

51

9

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

Inclusion


Evidence Assessment





Exclusion


End of Protection

Reception

Dublin Regulation


Module for Managers





2012 2013 2014 2015 2016



Exclusion 0 51 /

Country of Origin Information 2 9 5

End of Protection 0 0 /

Reception 2 0 0




Module for Managers 2 0 0



0

0

0 /

0 /


Total 27 869 32

Module Total number of participants in

train-the-trainers' sessions



Multiplier effect

Inclusion 4 334 84

Interview Techniques 4 54 14

Evidence Assessment 4 298 75

Interviewing Vulnerable Persons 2 55 28

Interviewing Children 3 68 23


Orientation 3 0 0


4 334 84


Section II, Profile of participants from Belgium in the EASO Training Curriculum.

Reading example: 87% of participants registered in national trainings by Belgium performed the task



Data Sample:


- 723 participants from Belgium with data regarding tasks performed

- Modules: Inclusion, Interview Techniques, Evidence Assessment, Interviewing Vulnerable Persons,

Interviewing Children, Gender, Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation, Exclusion, Country of Origin

Information, Reception, Dublin Regulation


4.7%

86.7%

3.0%

82.6%

81.5%

8.0%

5.8%

7.9%

0.4%

0.3%

0.0%










of asylum decisions











Others


July 2013


6.3 Bulgaria

Summary

� The implementation of the EASO Training Curriculum in Bulgaria started in 2014 when three

national training sessions with 38 participants were organized. In 2015 Bulgaria did not

organise any national training session.

� 14 participants from Bulgaria have attented EASO Training Curriculum in 2016.

� 10 participants from Bulgaria have attended EASO train-the-trainers’ session in 2016 in the

following modules: Inclusion, Interviewing Children, Dublin III Regulation and Common

European Asylum System.

� In 2016, Bulgaria has organised one EASO national training session in the Dublin III

Regulation modules (four participants).

� Since 2012, 34 participants from Bulgaria attended EASO train-the-trainers’ sessions while


� The multiplier effect amounts to one participant trained at the national level by a trainer



in their daily work 85% of the trainees are responsible for analysis of facts and

documentation following an asylum interview as well as drafting asylum decisions. In

addition, 76% of them interview asylum applicants.

Section I, Progress in the EASO Training Curriculum: Bulgaria 2016

� Graph 1: Training progress in the EASO Training Curriculum in Bulgaria from 2012 to 2016


TtT, 0 TtT, 3TtT, 9 TtT, 12 TtT, 10

38

4

03

47

1214

0

10

20

30

40

50

2012 2013 2014 2015 2016




� Graph 2: Participants from Bulgaria in train-the-trainers’ sessions per module (2016)

� Graph 3: Participants from Bulgaria in train-the-trainers’ sessions (2012-2016)

� Graph 4: Participants from Bulgaria in train-the-trainers’ sessions per module (2012-2016)

2

0

0

0

2

0

0

0

0

0

0

2

0

0

4

0

0

Inclusion


Evidence Assessment





Exclusion


End of Protection

Reception

Dublin Regulation


Module for Managers





0

3

9

12

10

0

2

4

6

8

10

12

2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

5

0

4

2

2

0

0

0

4

0

4

4

0

4

5

0

Inclusion


Evidence Assessment





Exclusion


End of Protection

Reception

Dublin Regulation


Module for Managers




2012 2013 2014 2015 2016


� Graph 5: National training sessions in Bulgaria per module (2016)

� Graph 6: Participants in national training sessions in Bulgaria per module (2012-2016)


trainings delivered in Bulgaria (2012-2016)

0

15

0

23

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

4

0

0

0

0

0

Inclusion


Evidence Assessment





Exclusion


End of Protection

Reception

Dublin Regulation


Module for Managers





2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

4Dublin III

Regulation



1Dublin III Regulation

Number of national

training sessions



Exclusion 0 0 /



Reception 4 0 0




Module for

Managers 4 0 0



5

0

0 0

0 /

International Refugee Law and Human

Rights 0 0 /

Total 34 42 1



sessions



Multiplier effect

Inclusion 5 0 0

Interview

Techniques 0 15 /

Evidence

Assessment 4 0 0


Interviewing

Children 2 0 0


Orientation 0 0 /



Section II, Profile of participants from Bulgaria in the EASO Training Curriculum.

Reading example: 77% of participants registered in national trainings by Bulgaria performed the task

“preparation and undertaking of asylum interviews and hearings” as reported since July 2013.


Data Sample:


- 69 participants from Bulgaria with data regarding tasks performed

- Modules: Inclusion, interview Techniques, Evidence Assessment, Interviewing Vulnerable Persons,

Interviewing Children, Country of Origin Information, Reception, Dublin Regulation, Common European Asylum

System


Conducting national trainings is essential for SAR due to the dynamic migration process – the

changes in the number and profile of asylum seekers as well as the increasing complexity of

cases involving the process of reuniting unaccompanied minors with their families,

humanitarian clauses, etc. In addition, conducting national trainings leads to the accumulation

of human capital workforce equipped with complex and detailed knowledge. As a result, the

trainees prioritize practical approaches that they apply in practice. However, the multiplying

effect of training, currently equal to one, remains weak. This is largely due to the fact that no

national trainings were conducted in 2015 and in 2016 - a single training was conducted on

Dublin III Module. Therefore, in total, since 2012 until now 34 people have attended the Train-

the-Trainers sessions and 42 trainees – have attended the national trainings.

In view of the above-mentioned facts, national trainings consisting of three modules are being

organized in 2nd Semester of 2017, involving a total of 64 people on all three modules – i.e.,

Interviewing vulnerable persons – 30 participants, Interviewing Techniques – 22 participants,

Inclusion – 12 participants.

In addition, conducting national trainings on EASO modules regularly is always useful in view

of the dynamics of SAR’s staff mobility. A concrete example for this is the training on the Dublin

module in August 2016. Currently, only one of the four participants still works at/for SAR.

8.7%

76.8%

5.8%

85.5%

85.5%

11.6%

0.0%

0.0%

4.3%

0.0%

0.0%










of asylum decisions











Others


July 2013


6.4 Croatia

Summary

� While organizing two national training sessions with 27 participants in 2014, in 2015 Croatia

did not take part in the EASO Training Curriculum.

� 12 participants from Croatia have attented EASO Training Curriculum in 2016.

� No participation from Croatia in EASO train-the-trainers’ sessions in 2016

� In 2016, Croatia has organised one EASO national training session in Dublin III Regulation

module (12 participants).

� Since 2012, 10 participants from Croatia attended EASO train-the-trainers’ sessions while


� The multiplier effect amounts to 4 participants trained at the national level by a trainer who

followed one of EASO’s train-the-trainers’ session.

� In the terms of profile of participants in the EASO Traning Curriculum it shall be noted that

in their daily work 97% of the trainees are interviewing asylum applicants. In addition, 76%

of them analyse facts and documentation following an asylum interview, draft asylum

decisions and present asylum cases at the appeal stage.

Section I, Progress in the EASO Training Curriculum: Croatia 2016

� Graph 1: Training progress in the EASO Training Curriculum in Croatia from 2012 to 2016


� Graph 2: Participants from Croatia in train-the-trainers’ sessions per module (2016)

No participation from Croatia EASO in train-the-trainers’ sessions in 2016.

� Graph 3: Participants from Croatia in train-the-trainers’ sessions (2012-2016)

TtT, 0 TtT, 3TtT, 7

TtT, 0 TtT, 0

27

120

3

34

0

12

0

10

20

30

40

2012 2013 2014 2015 2016




� Graph 4: Participants from Croatia in train-the-trainers’ sessions per module (2012-2016)

� Graph 5: National training sessions in Croatia per module (2016)

� Graph 6: Participants in national training sessions in Croatia per module (2012-2016)

0

3

7

0 00

2

4

6

8

10

2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

2

1

2

1

0

0

0

0

1

0

0

2

0

0

0

1

Inclusion


Evidence Assessment





Exclusion


End of Protection

Reception

Dublin Regulation


Module for Managers




2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

1Dublin Regulation

Number of national

training sessions

12





trainings delivered in Croatia (2012-2016)

27

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

12

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

Inclusion


Evidence Assessment





Exclusion


End of Protection

Reception

Dublin Regulation


Module for Managers





2012 2013 2014 2015 2016



Exclusion 0 0 /

Country of Origin

Information 1 12 12


Reception 0 0 /


Fundamental Rights and International


Module for

Managers 0 0 /

Common European

Asylum System


0

0

0 /

1 0

International Refugee Law and

Human Rights 0 0 /

Total 10 39 4





Multiplier

effect

Inclusion 2 27 14




Interviewing Children 0 0 /


Orientation 0 0 /



Section II, Profile of participants from Croatia in the EASO Training Curriculum.

Reading example: 98% of participants registered in national trainings by Croatia performed the task



Data Sample:


- 46 participants from Croatia with data regarding tasks performed

- Modules: Inclusion, Evidence Assessment, Interviewing Vulnerable Persons, Country of Origin

Information, Dublin Regulation


21.7%

97.8%

2.2%

76.1%

76.1%

19.6%

76.1%

71.7%

4.3%

0.0%

0.0%










of asylum decisions











Others


July 2013


6.5 Cyprus

Summary

� The trend in implementation of the EASO Trining Curriculum in Cyprus remained stable till

2015. However in 2016 no participantion of Cyprus in EASO Training Curriculum was

observed.

� Since 2012, 9 participants from Cyprus attended EASO train-the-trainers’ sessions while 57

participants attended national training sessions.




in their daily work 82% of the trainees are responsible for interviewing asylum applicants,

COI research, analysis of facts and documentation following an asylum interview and

drafting of asylum decisions.

Section I, Progress in the EASO Training Curriculum: Cyprus 2016

� Graph 1: Training progress in the EASO Training Curriculum in Cyprus from 2012 to 2016


� Graph 2: Participants from Cyprus in train-the-trainers’ sessions per module (2016)

No participants from Cyprus in EASO train-the-trainers’ sessions in 2016.

� Graph 3: Participants from Cyprus in train-the-trainers’ sessions (2012-2016)

TtT, 2 TtT, 0TtT, 3 TtT, 4

TtT, 0

15

21 21

2

15

24 25

00

5

10

15

20

25

30

2012 2013 2014 2015 2016



2

0

3

4

00

1

2

3

4

5

2012 2013 2014 2015 2016


� Graph 4: Participants from Cyprus in train-the-trainers’ sessions per module (2012-2016)

� Graph 5: National training sessions in Cyprus per module (2016)

No national training session has been organised in Cyprus in 2016.

� Graph 6: Participants in national training sessions in Cyprus per module (2012-2016)

0

0

1

1

1

1

0

0

1

1

2

1

0

0

0

0

Inclusion


Evidence Assessment





Exclusion


End of Protection

Reception

Dublin Regulation


Module for Managers




2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

15

0

21

0

21

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

Inclusion


Evidence Assessment





Exclusion


End of Protection

Reception

Dublin Regulation


Module for Managers





2012 2013 2014 2015 2016



trainings delivered in Cyprus (2012-2016)



Section II, Profile of participants from Cyprus in the EASO Training Curriculum.

Reading example: 58% of participants registered in national trainings by Cyprus performed the task “preparation

and undertaking of asylum interviews and hearings” as reported since July 2013.


Data Sample:


- 60 participants from Cyprus with data regarding tasks performed

- Modules: Evidence Assessment, Interviewing Vulnerable Persons, Country of Origin Information, Reception,

Dublin Regulation, Fundamentals Rights and International Protection in the EU, Module for Managers


20.3%

82.8%

82.8%

82.8%

82.8%

7.8%

7.8%

0.0%

6.3%

0.0%

0.0%










of asylum decisions











Others


July 2013


6.6 Czech Republic

Summary

� The trend in the implementation of the EASO Training Curriculum in the Czech Republic

has varied over time. While in 2015 33 participants attended training sessions, in 2016 only

two participants attented EASO Training Curriculum.

� Two participants from Czech Republic have attended EASO train-the-trainers’ session in

2016 in the following modules: Inclusion and Exclusion.

� No national training session on EASO Training Curriculum has been organised in Czech

Republic in 2016.

� Since 2012, nine participants from Czech Republic attended EASO train-the-trainers’

sessions while 122 participants attended national training sessions.




in their daily work 94% of the trainees are responsible for undertaking of first fact-

gathering interviews, interviewing asylum applicants, analysing facts and documentation

following an asylum interview and drafting asylum decisions.

Section I, Progress in the EASO Training Curriculum: Czech Republic 2016

� Graph 1: Training progress in the EASO Training Curriculum in Czech Republic from 2012 to 2016


� Graph 2: Participants from Czech Republic in train-the-trainers’ sessions per module (2016)

TtT, 2 TtT, 0 TtT, 2 TtT, 3 TtT, 2

87

30

89

5 2

33

2

0

50

100

2012 2013 2014 2015 2016



1

0

0

0

0

0

0

1

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

Inclusion


Evidence Assessment





Exclusion


End of Protection

Reception

Dublin Regulation


Module for Managers






� Graph 3: Participants from Czech Republic in train-the-trainers’ sessions (2012-2016)

� Graph 4: Participants from Czech Republic in train-the-trainers’ sessions per module (2012-2016)

� Graph 5: National training sessions in Czech Republic per module (2016)

No national training session has been organised in Czech Republic in 2016.

� Graph 6: Participants in national training sessions in Czech Republic per module (2012-2016)

2

0

2

3

2

0

1

2

3

4

2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

2

2

0

0

0

0

0

1

1

0

0

0

0

1

1

0

Inclusion


Evidence Assessment





Exclusion


End of Protection

Reception

Dublin Regulation


Module for Managers




2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

16

14

0

0

0

0

0

0

44

0

0

6

0

0

0

10

32

Inclusion


Evidence Assessment





Exclusion


End of Protection

Reception

Dublin Regulation


Module for Managers





2012 2013 2014 2015 2016



trainings delivered in Czech Republic (2012-2016)



Section II, Profile of participants from Czech Republic in the EASO Training Curriculum.

Reading example: 94% of participants registered in national trainings by Czech Republic performed the task



Data Sample:


- 35 participants from Czech Republic with data regarding tasks performed

- Modules: Inclusion, Interview Techniques, Exclusion, Country of Origin Information


94.3%

94.3%

2.9%

94.3%

94.3%

0.0%

0.0%

0.0%

0.0%

0.0%

2.9%










of asylum decisions











Others


July 2013


6.7 Denmark

Summary

� One participant from Denmark has attented EASO Training Curriculum in 2016.

� One participant from Denmark has attended EASO train-the-trainers’ session in the

Fundamental Rights and International Protection in the EU.

� No national training session has been organised in Denmark in 2016.

� Since 2012, seven participants from Denmark attended EASO train-the-trainers’ sessions

while six participants attended national training sessions.

� The multiplier effect amounts to one participant trained at the national level by a trainer



in their daily work 100% of the trainees are responsible for drafting asylum decisions.

Section I, Progress in the EASO Training Curriculum: Denmark 2016

� Graph 1: Training progress in the EASO Training Curriculum in Denmark from 2012 to 2016


� Graph 2: Participants from Denmark in train-the-trainers’ sessions per module (2016)

TtT, 2

TtT, 0

TtT, 2 TtT, 2TtT, 1

3 3

2

0

5 5

1

0

2

4

6

2012 2013 2014 2015 2016



0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

1

0

0

0

0

Inclusion


Evidence Assessment





Exclusion


End of Protection

Reception

Dublin Regulation


Module for Managers






� Graph 3: Participants from Denmark in train-the-trainers’ sessions (2012-2016)

� Graph 4: Participants from Denmark in train-the-trainers’ sessions per module (2012-2016)

� Graph 5: National training sessions in Denmark per module (2016)

No national training session has been organised in Denmark in 2016.

� Graph 6: Participants in national training sessions in Denmark per module (2012-2016)

2

0

2 2

1

0

1

2

3

2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

1

2

1

0

0

1

1

0

0

Inclusion


Evidence Assessment





Exclusion


End of Protection

Reception

Dublin Regulation


Module for Managers




2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

3

3

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

Inclusion


Evidence Assessment





Exclusion


End of Protection

Reception

Dublin Regulation


Module for Managers





2012

2013

2014

2015

2016



trainings delivered in Denmark (2012-2016)



Section II, Profile of participants from Denmark in the EASO Training Curriculum.

Reading example: 33% of participants registered in national trainings by Denmark performed the task “Analysis

of facts and documentation following an asylum interview” as reported since July 2013.


Data Sample:


- 6 participants from Denmark with data regarding tasks performed

- Modules: Exclusion, Fundamentals Rights and International Protection in the EU, Module for Managers


It is estimated that exclusion courses and Fundamentals Rights and International Protection

in the EU courses are very relevant to many of our employees, in particular in order to pass

on knowledge learned on the courses of newly employed employees – “train the trainer”.

Unfortunately, it has not been possible to pass on or preserve knowledge as desired, as there

has been a change in staff the past recent.

For the future, we will look at courses that are relevant to our employees, especially courses

that can be offered to our more experienced employees as part of their development, but

also as a retention element.

16.7%

0.0%

0.0%

33.3%

100.0%

50.0%

50.0%

16.7%

16.7%

0.0%

0.0%










of asylum decisions











Others


July 2013


6.8 Estonia

Summary

� Estonia has been using the EASO Training Curriculum mainly in the framework of the train-

the-trainers’ sessions.

� Three participants from Estonia have attended EASO train-the-trainers’ session in 2016 in

the following modules: Exclusion, Country of Origin Information and Module for Managers.

� No national training session has been organised in Estonia in 2016.


in their daily work 80% of the trainees are responsible for COI research. In addition, 66% of

them interview applicants for international protection, analyse facts and documentation

following the interview and draft asylum decisions.

Section I, Progress in the EASO Training Curriculum: Estonia 2016

� Graph 1: Training progress in the EASO Training Curriculum in Estonia from 2012 to 2016


� Graph 2: Participants from Estonia in train-the-trainers’ sessions per module (2016)

TtT, 4 TtT, 3 TtT, 2

TtT, 11

TtT, 3

43

2

11

3

0

5

10

15

2012 2013 2014 2015 2016




� Graph 3: Participants from Estonia in train-the-trainers’ sessions (2012-2016)

� Graph 4: Participants from Estonia in train-the-trainers’ sessions per module (2012-2016)

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

1

1

0

0

0

0

1

0

0

0

Inclusion


Evidence Assessment





Exclusion


End of Protection

Reception

Dublin Regulation


Module for Managers





43

2

11

3

0

5

10

15

20

2012 2013 2014 2015 2016


� Graph 5: National training sessions in Estonia per module (2016)

No national training session has been organised in Estonia in 2016.

� Graph 6: Participants in national training sessions in Estonia per module (2012-2016)

No national training session has been organised in Estonia over the period 2012-2016.


trainings delivered in Estonia (2012-2016)

5

5

3

0

1

0

0

1

2

1

0

3

0

1

0

1

Inclusion


Evidence Assessment





Exclusion


End of Protection

Reception

Dublin Regulation


Module for Managers




2012 2013 2014 2015 2016


Section II, Profile of participants from Estonia in the EASO Training Curriculum.

Reading example: 67% of participants registered in national trainings by Estonia performed the task



Data Sample:


- 15 participants from Estonia with data regarding tasks performed

- Modules: Inclusion, Interview Techniques, Evidence Assessment, Exclusion, Country of Origin

Information, Dublin Regulation, Module for Managers


Estonia appreciates continuously the possibility to attend train-the-trainer sessions and

regional train-the-trainer sessions disregarding the fact that no national trainings have been

organized so far. Due to the current nature of the organization of training activities national

trainings are not performed however in the nearest future it is planned to incorporate the

training activities into the general training plan of the Academy of the Security Studies of

Estonia.

60.0%

66.7%

80.0%

66.7%

66.7%

33.3%

6.7%

13.3%

6.7%

6.7%

0.0%










of asylum decisions











Others


July 2013


6.9. Finland

Summary

� After an initial implementation of the EASO Training Curriculum in Finland in previous years, a

significant increase in the number of participants has been observed in 2015 and especially

2016. 738 particpants attended EASO Training Curriculum in 2016 which makes an increase of

113% in comparison to 2015.

� 23 participants from Finland have attended EASO train-the-trainers’ session in 2016 in the

following modules: Inclusion, Evidence Assessment, Interviewing Vulnerable Persons,

Interviewing Children, Gender, Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation, Asylum Procedures

Directive, Exclusion, Country of Origin Information, Reception, Dublin III Regulation, Module

for Managers and Common European Asylum System.

� In 2016, Finland has organised 42 EASO national training sessions in the following modules:

Inclusion (262 participants), Interview Techniques (244), Evidence Assessment (53),

Interviewing Vulnerable Persons (12), Interviewing Children (23), Exclusion (39), End of

Protection (8) and Dublin III Regulation (10).

� Since 2012, 43 participants from Finland attended EASO train-the-trainers’ sessions while 1317




� Among the participants from Finland who attended EASO train-the-trainers’ sessions, four are

from the Finnish judicial administration and followed the following modules: Evidence

Assessment, Exclusion, Country of Origin Information and Module for Managers.

� The Finnish judicial administration has organised two national training session in the following

modules: Inclusion (13 participants) and Evidence Assessment (12 participants).

� In terms of the profile of the participants in the EASO Training Curriculum it shall be noted that

98% of the trainees are responsible for drafting asylum decisions and 94% of them analyse

facts and documentation following an asylum interview. In addition, 86% of then interview

asylum applicants and 78% present asylum cases during the appeals process.

Section I, Progress in the EASO Training Curriculum: Finland 2016

� Graph 1: Training progress in the EASO Training Curriculum in Finland from 2012 to 2016


TtT, 3 TtT, 4 TtT 4 TtT, 9 TtT, 23115 76 73

338

715

11880 77

347

738

0

250

500

750

2012 2013 2014 2015 2016




� Graph 2: Participants from Finland in train-the-trainers’ sessions per module (2016)

� Graph 3: Participants from Finland in train-the-trainers’ sessions (2012-2016)

� Graph 4: Participants from Finland in train-the-trainers’ sessions per module (2012-2016)

3

0

4

1

2

1

1

3

1

0

4

1

0

1

1

0

0

Inclusion


Evidence Assessment





Exclusion


End of Protection

Reception

Dublin Regulation


Module for Managers





3 4 4

9

23

0

10

20

2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

5

6

7

2

4

1

1

4

2

1

4

2

0

3

1

0

Inclusion


Evidence Assessment





Exclusion


End of Protection

Reception

Dublin Regulation

Fundamentals Rights and International Protection in the…

Module for Managers




2012 2013 2014 2015 2016


� Graph 5: National training sessions in Finland by module (2016)

� Graph 6: Participants in national training sessions in Finland by module (2012-2016)

13

13

4

1

2

3

1

3

Inclusion


Evidence Assessment



Exclusion

End of Protection

Dublin Regulation

Number of national

training sessions

262

244

53

12

23

39

8

10



416

437

117

37

32

0

0

50

36

18

0

27

0

64

0

83

0

Inclusion


Evidence Assessment





Exclusion


End of Protection

Reception

Dublin Regulation


Module for Managers





2012 2013 2014 2015 2016



trainings delivered in Finland (2012-2016)


Exclusion 4 50 13

Country of Origin

Information 2 36 18


Reception 4 0 0




Module for

Managers 3 64 21



1

83

0 0

0 /

International Refugee Law and Human

Rights 0 0 /

Total 43 1317 31



sessions



Multiplier effect

Inclusion 5 416 83






Orientation 1 0 0

Asylum Procedure Directive 1 0 0


Section II, Profile of participants from Finland in the EASO Training Curriculum.

Reading example: 87% of participants registered in national trainings by Finland performed the task



Data Sample:


- 1214 participants from Finland with data regarding tasks performed



Information, End of Protection, Dublin Regulation, Module for Managers, Common European

Asylum System


During the influx in Europe in 2015, Finnish Immigration Service recruited a lot of new staff,

most of them caseworkers who had to be trained as fast as possible. New trainers were

trained and all the new recruits were given Inclusion, Interview Techniques and Evidence

Assessment. Due to this huge training effort, there were only few other modules being trained

for the senior staff. Later on they have received trainings on the Advanced and Optional

Modules, especially at the end of 2016 and beginning of 2017.

AMIF- project called FLOW commenced at the beginning of 2016. The key objective is to

improve the efficiency and quality of the initial part of the asylum procedure by developing

stakeholder cooperation, data exchange and professional competences. Part of the project is

training APD and CEAS to a selected group at the office, e.g. Heads of Sections. We are well

aware that there will be changes in the directives and thus in the modules, but it was

considered important to give these people a broader perspective to the world of asylum now.

The face to faces have been held at the beginning of 2017.

64.4%

86.7%

2.5%

94.4%

98.4%

15.4%

78.9%

5.4%

8.2%

2.1%

0.2%










of asylum decisions











Others

Tasks performed by participants in EASO Training Curriculum as reported in registration since July

2013


6.10 France

Summary

� The trend in implementation of the EASO Training Curriculum in France has varied over

time. A significant increase in the number of participants in the EASO training modules was

observed in France in 2015 and 2016.

� 206 participants from France have attented EASO Training Curriculum in 2016.

� Four participants from France have attended EASO train-the-trainers’ session in 2016 in the

following modules: Inclusion, Exclusion and Country of Origin Information.

� In 2016, France has organised 16 EASO national training sessions in the following modules:

Inclusion (120 participants), Interview Techniques (65) and Interviewing Children (17).

� Since 2012, 16 participants from France attended EASO train-the-trainers’ sessions while





in their daily work 93% of the trainees are responsible for analysis of facts and

documentation following an asylum interview. In addition, 90% of them interview asylum

seekers and draft asylum decisions.

Section I, Progress in the EASO Training Curriculum: France 2016

� Graph 1: Training progress in the EASO Training Curriculum in France from 2012 to 2016



106

30

174202

60

108

35

176

206

0

50

100

150

200

250

2012 2013 2014 2015 2016




� Graph 2: Participants from France in train-the-trainers’ sessions per module (2016)

� Graph 3: Participants from France in train-the-trainers’ sessions (2012-2016)

� Graph 4: Participants from France in train-the-trainers’ sessions per module (2012-2016)

2

0

0

0

0

0

0

1

1

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

Inclusion


Evidence Assessment





Exclusion


End of Protection

Reception

Dublin Regulation


Module for Managers





3

2

5

2

4

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

6

3

1

1

2

0

0

1

2

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

Inclusion


Evidence Assessment





Exclusion


End of Protection

Reception

Dublin Regulation


Module for Managers




2012 2013 2014 2015 2016


� Graph 5: National training sessions in France per module (2016)

� Graph 6: Participants in national training sessions in France per module (2012-2016)


trainings delivered in France (2012-2016)

10

4

2

Inclusion



Number of national

training sessions

120

65

17



302

133

18

30

27

0

0

34

8

17

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

Inclusion


Evidence Assessment





Exclusion


End of Protection

Reception

Dublin Regulation


Module for Managers





2012 2013 2014 2015 2016



Exclusion 1 34 34



Reception 0 0 /

Dublin Regulation 0 0 /


International

0 0 /

Module for Managers 0 0 /



0

0

0 /

0 /


Human Rights 0 0 /

Total 16 569 36





Multiplier

effect

Inclusion 6 302 50

Interview

Techniques 3 133 44





Orientation 0 0 /



Section II, Profile of participants from France in the EASO Training Curriculum.

Reading example: 91% of participants registered in national trainings by France performed the task “Preparation



Data Sample:


- 458 participants from France with data regarding tasks performed


Interviewing Children, Exclusion, Country of Origin Information, End of Protection


0.2%

90.8%

1.3%

93.2%

90.0%

3.9%

2.8%

5.0%

3.3%

2.0%

3.3%










of asylum decisions











Others


July 2013


6.11 Germany

Summary

� The implementation of EASO Training Curriculum has increased significantly in Germany since

2012 with a peak in 2016 with 1390 participants in the national training sessions. In comparison

to 2015 it makes increase of 193%.

� 68 participants from Germany have attended EASO train-the-trainers’ session in 2016 in the

following modules: Inclusion, Interview Techniques, Evidence Assessment, Interviewing

Vulnerable Persons, Interviewing Children, Gender, Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation,

Dublin III Regulation and Fundamental Rights and International Protection in the EU.

� Germany organised three regional train-the-trainers’ sessions in the following modules:

Interviewing Vulnerable Persons and Interviewing Children.

� In 2016, Germany has organised 84 EASO national training sessions in the following modules:


Interviewing Vulnerable Persons (34), Interviewing Children (22) and Dublin III Regulation (15).

� Since 2012, 135 participants from Germany attended EASO train-the-trainers’ sessions while




� In terms of the profile of participants from germany in the EASO Training Curriculum it shall be

noted, that in their daily work 99% of trainees are responsible for interviewing applicants for

international protection, analysing facts and documentation following the asylum interview and/

or drafting decisions on international prtection.

Section I, Progress in the EASO Training Curriculum: Germany 2016

� Graph 1: Training progress in the EASO Training Curriculum in Germany from 2012 to 2016


TtT, 6 TtT, 6 TtT 22 TtT, 33 TtT, 684 71

165

465

1390

1077

187

498

1458

0

250

500

750

1000

1250

1500

2012 2013 2014 2015 2016




� Graph 2: Participants from Germany in train-the-trainers’ sessions per module (2016)

� Graph 3: Participants from Germany in train-the-trainers’ sessions (2012-2016)

� Graph 4: Participants from Germany in train-the-trainers’ sessions per module (2012-2016)

12

7

6

26

13

1

0

0

0

0

0

2

1

0

0

0

0

Inclusion


Evidence Assessment





Exclusion


End of Protection

Reception

Dublin Regulation


Module for Managers





6 6

2233

68

010203040506070

2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

23

24

15

28

14

4

3

2

3

0

0

8

1

2

6

1

Inclusion


Evidence Assessment





Exclusion


End of Protection

Reception

Dublin Regulation


Module for Managers




2012 2013 2014 2015 2016


� Graph 5: National training sessions in Germany by module (2016)

� Graph 6: Participants in national training sessions in Germany by module (2012-2016)


trainings delivered in Germany (2012-2016)

49

23

8

2

2

1

Inclusion


Evidence Assessment



Dublin Regulation

Number of national

training sessions

807

374

121

34

39

15



1122

576

245

34

39

0

0

0

0

0

0

79

0

0

0

0

0

Inclusion


Evidence Assessment





Exclusion


End of Protection

Reception

Dublin Regulation


Module for Managers





2012 2013 2014 2015 2016



Exclusion 2 0 0



Reception 0 0 /



International

1 0 0


Common European

Asylum System


6

0

0 0

1 0


Human Rights 1 0 0

Total 135 2095 16





Multiplier effect

Inclusion 23 1122 49




Interviewing

Children 14 39 3


Orientation 4 0 0



Section II, Profile of participants from Germany in the EASO Training Curriculum.

Reading example: 99% of participants registered in national trainings by Germany performed the task



Data Sample:


- 2199 participants from Germany with data regarding tasks performed



Information, End of Protection, Dublin Regulation, Fundamental Rights and International Protection in the EU,

Module for Managers, Common European Asylum System


The response to the high influx of asylum seekers was a large increase in hiring employees

for the German Federal Office for Migration and Refugees. The consistent training of both

newly recruited staff and newly recruited national trainers by use of the ETC modules is

causative for the large increase of operated trainings in 2015 and 2016.

0.2%

99.0%

0.6%

99.4%

99.1%

0.4%

0.2%

0.0%

0.2%

0.0%

0.0%










of asylum decisions











Others


July 2013


6.12 Greece

Summary

� A trend in the implementation of the EASO Training Curriculum in Greece has varied over

time. A peak in the implementation was observed in 2013, followed by a decrease in

number of participants in the EASO training modules in 2014 and increase in 2015 and

2016 again.

� 415 participants from Greece have attented EASO Training Curriculum in 2016 which is

increase of 117% in comparison to 2015.

� 43 participants from Greece have attended EASO train-the-trainers’ session in 2016 in

the following modules: Inclusion, Interview Techniques, Evidence Assessment,

Interviewing Children, Asylum Procedures Directive, Exclusion, Country of Origin

Information, Fundamental Rights and International Protection in the EU, Module for

Managers and Common European Asylum System.

� In 2016, Greece has organised EASO national training sessions in the following modules:

Inclusion (259 participants), Interview Techniques (38), Evidence Assessment (38) and

Country of Origin Information (37).

� Since 2012, 140 participants from Greece attended EASO train-the-trainers’ sessions

while 1170 participants attended national training sessions.



� In terms of the profile of participants in the EASO training Curriculum it shall be noted

that in their daily work 88% of the trainees are responsible for interviewing asylum

applicants, COI research, analysis of facts and documentation following an asylum

interview and drafting asylum decisions.

Section I, Progress in the EASO Training Curriculum: Greece 2016

� Graph 1: Training progress in the EASO Training Curriculum in Greece from 2012 to 2016



437

144 162

372

78

456

170191

415

0

100

200

300

400

500

2012 2013 2014 2015 2016




� Graph 2: Participants from Greece in train-the-trainers’ sessions per module (2016)

� Graph 3: Participants from Greece in train-the-trainers’ sessions (2012-2016)

� Graph 4: Participants from Greece in train-the-trainers’ sessions per module (2012-2016)

15

4

5

0

5

0

2

3

1

0

0

0

4

2

2

0

0

Inclusion


Evidence Assessment





Exclusion


End of Protection

Reception

Dublin Regulation


Module for Managers





2319

26 29

43

0

10

20

30

40

50

2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

34

10

15

4

10

2

2

6

8

1

4

7

4

17

8

6

Inclusion


Evidence Assessment





Exclusion


End of Protection

Reception

Dublin Regulation


Module for Managers




2012 2013 2014 2015 2016


� Graph 5: National training sessions in Greece by module (2016)

� Graph 6: Participants in national training sessions in Greece per module (2012-2016)

18

4

3

3

Inclusion


Evidence Assessment


Number of national

training sessions

259

38

38

37



467

173

141

31

40

0

0

38

135

0

0

0

0

0

125

20

0

Inclusion


Evidence Assessment





Exclusion


End of Protection

Reception

Dublin Regulation


Module for Managers





2012 2013 2014 2015 2016



trainings delivered in Greece (2012-2016)


Exclusion 6 38 6

Country of Origin

Information 8 135 17


Reception 4 0 0



Protection in the EU 4 0 0


Common European

Asylum System


8

20

125 16

6 3

International Refugee Law and Human Rights 2 0 0

Total 140 1170 8


participants in train-the-trainers' sessions

Total number of participants in national

training sessions Multiplier effect

Inclusion 34 467 14





Gender, Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation 2 0 0

Asylum Procedures Directive 2 0 0


Section II, Profile of participants from Greece in the EASO Training Curriculum.

Reading example: 89% of participants registered in national trainings by Greece performed the task



Data Sample:


- 866 participants from Greece with data regarding tasks performed

- Modules: Inclusion, Interview Techniques, Evidence Assessment, Interviewing Vulnerable

Persons, Interviewing Children, Gender, Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation, Asylum

Procedures Directive, Exclusion, Country of Origin Information, Dublin Regulation, Module for

Managers, Common European Asylum System


The fluctuation in the implementation of the EASO Training Curriculum in Greece over the

years from 2013 to 2016 is very much a reflection of the fluctuation in the exigencies and

crises faced by the Greek asylum system in these years. The peak in 2013 reflects a period of

intensive and extensive training as the Asylum Service was gearing up to begin operations on

7 June of that year and was, therefore, in the process of training its newly appointed staff

(case workers in their overwhelming majority).

The peak of 2016 (and, to a lesser extent, of 2015) reflects the recent refugee crisis faced by

Greece, and the consequent scramble to staff the Hotspots in the Aegean Islands (as well as

several newly-established asylum offices and units on the mainland). Equally important, this

more recent peak reflects the Asylum Service’s practice of employing large numbers of fixed-

term staff (again the vast majority being case workers), their salaries paid by AMIF and EEA

grants. The forecast for the remainder of the year 2017 and for at least the first quarter of

2018, probably bespeaks of yet another peak in training activity as the Asylum Service is

expecting another batch of fixed-term staff and, later on, a cohort of approximately 200 newly

appointed civil servants.

2.4%

88.7%

88.5%

88.7%

88.7%

5.8%

5.9%

0.1%

1.2%

0.5%

0.2%










of asylum decisions











Others


July 2013


6.13 Hungary

Summary

� Starting from 2013 there was a constant increase of participation of Hungary in the EASO

Training Curriculum, however in 2016 Hungary did not take part in the EASO Training

Curriculum.

� Since 2012, 16 participants from Hungary attended EASO train-the-trainers’ sessions while





in their daily work 94% of the trainees are responsible for drafting asylum decisions. In

addition, 87% of them analyse facts and documentation following an asylum interview and

86% of them interview asylum applicants and investigate refugee fraud (cancellation

procedures).

Section I, Progress in the EASO Training Curriculum: Hungary 2016

� Graph 1: Training progress in the EASO Training Curriculum in Hungary from 2012 to 2016


� Graph 2: Participants from Hungary in train-the-trainers’ sessions per module (2016)

No participation from Hungary in EASO train-the-trainers’ sessions in 2016

� Graph 3: Participants from Hungary in train-the-trainers’ sessions (2012-2016)


152

261

1

47

157

262

00

50

100

150

200

250

300

2012 2013 2014 2015 2016




� Graph 4: Participants from Hungary in train-the-trainers’ sessions per module (2012-2016)

� Graph 5: National training sessions in Hungary per module (2016)

No national training session has been organised in Hungary in 2016.

� Graph 6: Participants in national training sessions in Hungary per module (2012-2016)

1

9

5

10

0

2

4

6

8

10

2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

3

2

3

2

0

0

0

0

1

0

0

3

0

0

0

2

Inclusion


Evidence Assessment





Exclusion


End of Protection

Reception

Dublin Regulation


Module for Managers




2012

2013

2014

2015

2016



trainings delivered in Hungary (2012-2016)

53

85

198

47

0

0

0

0

31

0

0

0

0

0

0

37

0

Inclusion


Evidence Assessment





Exclusion


End of Protection

Reception

Dublin Regulation


Module for Managers





2012

2013

2014

2015

2016


Section II, Profile of participants from Hungary in the EASO Training Curriculum

Reading example: 86% of participants registered in national trainings by Hungary performed the task



Data Sample:


- 456 participants from Hungary with data regarding tasks performed

- Modules: Inclusion, Interview Techniques, Evidence Assessment, Interviewing Vulnerable Persons, Exclusion,

Country of Origin Information, Dublin Regulation


49.6%

86.4%

0.0%

87.1%

94.1%

6.4%

5.9%

86.2%

5.3%

5.3%

0.2%










of asylum decisions











Others


July 2013


6.14 Ireland

Summary

� Since 2013 there is a constant increase in use of the EASO Training Curriculum in Ireland.

� 34 participants from Ireland have attented EASO Training Curriculum in 2016.

� One participant from Ireland has attended EASO train-the-trainers’ session in 2016 in the

Exclusion module.

� In 2016, Ireland has organised one EASO national training session in the Country of Origin

Information module (33 participants).

� Since 2012, 5 participants from Ireland attended EASO train-the-trainers’ sessions while 91





in their daily work 95% of the trainees are responsible for COI research and 23% of them

are drafting asylum decisions.

Section I, Progress in the EASO Training Curriculum: Ireland 2016

� Graph 1: Training progress in the EASO Training Curriculum in Ireland from 2012 to 2016


� Graph 2: Participants from Ireland in train-the-trainers’ sessions per module (2016)


1610 11

21

3317

11 12

22

34

0

10

20

30

40

2012 2013 2014 2015 2016



0

0

0

0

0

0

0

1

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

Inclusion


Evidence Assessment





Exclusion


End of Protection

Reception

Dublin Regulation


Module for Managers






� Graph 3: Participants from Ireland in train-the-trainers’ sessions (2012-2016)

� Graph 4: Participants from Ireland in train-the-trainers’ sessions per module (2012-2016)

� Graph 5: National training sessions in Ireland per module (2016)

� Graph 6: Participants in national training sessions in Ireland per module (2012-2016)

1 1 1 1 1

0

1

2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

1

1

0

0

0

0

0

1

0

0

0

2

0

0

0

0

Inclusion


Evidence Assessment





Exclusion


End of Protection

Reception

Dublin Regulation


Module for Managers




2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

91

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

Inclusion


Evidence Assessment





Exclusion


End of Protection

Reception

Dublin Regulation


Module for Managers





2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

33Country of Origin

Information



1Country of Origin Information

Number of national

training sessions



trainings delivered in Ireland (2012-2016)

�

� Note: data provided from EASO training registration lists

Exclusion 1 0 0



Reception 0 0 /



International

0 0 /



Drafting and

Decision Making

0

0

0 /

0 /


Human Rights 0 0 /

Total 5 91 18





Multiplier

effect

Inclusion 1 0 0


Evidence Assessment 0 0 /




Orientation 0 0 /



Section II, Profile of participants from Ireland in the EASO Training Curriculum.

Reading example: 95% of participants registered in national trainings by Ireland performed the task “COI research

(including participation in fact finding mission)” as reported since July 2013.


Data Sample:


- 64 participants from Ireland with data regarding tasks performed

- Modules: Inclusion, Exclusion, Country of Origin Information, Dublin Regulation


0.0%

1.6%

95.3%

3.1%

23.4%

1.6%

0.0%

1.6%

1.6%

1.6%

40.6%










of asylum decisions











Others


July 2013


6.15. Italy

Summary

� The implementation of the EASO Training Curriculum in Italy started in 2014 and the

increase in use of the EASO training modules was further observed in 2015. In 2016 368

participants from Italy took part in EASO training Curriculum which makes an increase of

122% in comparison to the previous year.

� Five participants from Italy have attended EASO train-the-trainers’ session in 2016 in the

following modules: Inclusion, Interview Techniques, Evidence Assessment and Country of

Origin Information.

� In 2016, Italy has organised 10 EASO national training sessions in the following modules:

Inclusion (164 participants), Interview Techniques (97) and Evidence Assessment (102).

� Since 2012, 34 participants from Italy attended EASO train-the-trainers’ sessions while 600






In addition, 96% of them do COI research and analysis of facts and documentation following

an asylum interview and 94% are reponsible for drafting asylum decisions.

Section I, Progress in the EASO Training Curriculum: Italy 2016

� Graph 1: Training progress in the EASO Training Curriculum in Italy from 2012 to 2016 (participants

+ sessions)


158

363

2 3

95

166

368

0

100

200

300

400

2012 2013 2014 2015 2016




� Graph 2: Participants from Italy in train-the-trainers’ sessions per module (2016)

� Graph 3: Participants from Italy in train-the-trainers’ sessions (2012-2016)

� Graph 4: Participants from Italy in train-the-trainers’ sessions per module (2012-2016)

1

1

1

0

0

0

0

0

2

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

Inclusion


Evidence Assessment





Exclusion


End of Protection

Reception

Dublin Regulation


Module for Managers





2 3

16

8

5

0

5

10

15

20

2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

10

5

7

0

2

0

0

0

7

2

0

1

0

0

0

0

Inclusion


Evidence Assessment





Exclusion


End of Protection

Reception

Dublin Regulation


Module for Managers




2012 2013 2014 2015 2016


� Graph 5: National training sessions in Italy per module (2016)

� Graph 6: Participants in national training sessions in Italy per module (2012-2016)


trainings delivered in Italy (2012-2016)

4

3

3

Inclusion


Evidence Assessment

Number of national

training sessions

164

97

102



248

220

102

0

0

0

0

0

30

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

Inclusion


Evidence Assessment





Exclusion


End of Protection

Reception

Dublin Regulation


Module for Managers





2012 2013 2014 2015 2016



Exclusion 0 0 /

Country of Origin

Information 7 30 4


Reception 0 0 /



International

0 0 /




0

0

0 /

0 /


Human Rights 0 0 /

Total 34 600 18





Multiplier effect

Inclusion 10 248 25

Interview

Techniques 5 220 44





Orientation 0 0 /

Asylum Procedure

Directive 0 0 /


Section II, Profile of participants from Italy in the EASO Training Curriculum.

Reading example: 98% of participants registered in national trainings by Italy performed the task “Preparation



Data Sample:


- 628 participants from Italy with data regarding tasks performed

- Modules: Inclusion, Interview Techniques, Evidence Assessment, Interviewing Children, Country of Origin

Information, Dublin Regulation, Module for Managers


The increased number of international protection applications and the resulting

enhancement of the designated offices have required an appropriate training

programme of the personnel. Italy primarily organised EASO courses on the three core

modules: "Inclusion", "Interview Techniques" and "Evidence Assessment". Due to the

high number of Unaccompanied Minors (UM), who have applied for the international

protection, a specific translation of the related modules has been requested in order

to soon organise ad hoc modules.

The very interesting and helpful EASO's training courses enabled quality

improvements in the decision-making process. We are extremely interested not only

in the core modules but also in the others, however when available in Italian.

1.6%

97.5%

96.5%

96.8%

94.3%

2.5%

13.7%

0.5%

0.3%

0.5%

0.0%










of asylum decisions











Others


July 2013


6.16 Latvia

Summary

� Latvia has been using the EASO Training Curriculum mainly in the framework of the train-


� In 2016, 11 participants from Latvia have attended EASO train-the-trainers’ session the

following modules: Evidence Assessment, Interviewing Vulnerable Persons, Interviewing

Children, Country of Origin Information, Reception and Fundamental Rights and

International Protection in the EU.

� No national training session has been organised in Latvia in 2016.

� Since 2012, 40 participants from Latvia attended EASO train-the-trainers’ sessions.


in their daily work 100% of the trainees are responsilbe for drafting proposal of asylum

decisions. In addition, 85% of them interview appliants for international protection and

perform COI research.

Section I, Progress in the EASO Training Curriculum: Latvia 2016

� Graph 1: Training progress in the EASO Training Curriculum in Latvia from 2012 to 2016 (participants

+ sessions)

� Graph 2: Participants from Latvia in train-the-trainers’ sessions per module (2016)

TtT, 7 TtT, 7TtT, 8 TtT, 7

TtT, 11

27

98

7

11

0

5

10

15

2012 2013 2014 2015 2016



0

0

3

1

2

0

0

0

2

0

1

0

2

0

0

0

0

Inclusion


Evidence Assessment





Exclusion


End of Protection

Reception

Dublin Regulation


Module for Managers






� Graph 3: Participants from Latvia in train-the-trainers’ sessions (2012-2016)

� Graph 4: Participants from Latvia in train-the-trainers’ sessions per module (2012-2016)

� Graph 5: National training sessions in Latvia per module (2016)

No national training session has been organised in Latvia in 2016.

� Graph 6: Participants in national training sessions in Latvia per module (2012-2016)

No national training session has been organised in Latvia over the period 2012-2016.


trainings delivered in Latvia (2012-2016)

7 78

7

11

0

5

10

15

2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

4

8

7

2

2

0

0

1

6

0

1

2

2

0

1

2

Inclusion


Evidence Assessment





Exclusion


End of Protection

Reception

Dublin Regulation


Module for Managers




2012 2013 2014 2015 2016



* Two Latvian participants attended a training session in the EASO Training Curriculum in Inclusion module organised

within the “Prague Process” project in in Warsaw January 2013.


Section II, Profile of participants from Latvia in the EASO Training Curriculum

Reading example: 86% of participants registered in national trainings by Latvia performed the task “preparation



Data Sample:


- 21 participants from Latvia with data regarding tasks performed


Interviewing Children, Exclusion, Country of Origin Information, Dublin Regulation, Fundamentals Rights and

International Protection in the EU, Reception.


In January 2016, the new Asylum Law came into force and in accordance with the provisions

of the law some functions were handed over between responsible institutions in asylum

procedure. As a result the Asylum Affairs Division (AAD) of the Office of Citizenship and

Migration Affairs started to conduct personal interviews with asylum seekers; therefore

(starting from the mid-2015) the main emphasis was on participation in EASO trainings on

interviewing (Interviewing Techniques, Interviewing Vulnerable Persons, Interviewing

Children).

The main challenge for AAD during the year 2016 was staff turnover and necessity for each

staff member to be able to perform different tasks and functions – to ensure that in case if

someone of staff members is leaving, there still are employees who have necessary

knowledge and skills to ensure continuity of work. As the main target groups for trainings

were newcomers and interviewers, there were not enough possibilities given to the

experienced staff members to refresh and improve their proficiency by participation in the

EASO training.

9.5%

85.7%

85.7%

81.0%

100.0%

4.8%

0.0%

0.0%

4.8%

0.0%

0.0%










of asylum decisions











Others


July 2013


6.17 Lithuania

Summary

� Lithuania has been using the EASO Training Curriculum mainly in the framework of train-

the-trainners’ sessions.

� No national training sessions in the EASO Training Curriculum has been organized in

Lithuania so far.

� No participation from Lithuania in EASO Training Curriculum in 2016.

� Since 2012, 12 participants from Lithuania attended EASO train-the-trainers’ sessions.


in their daily work 50% of the trainees are responsible for interviewing applicants for

international protection, analysing facts and documentation following the interview,

drafting proposal of asylum decisions and presenting as well as defending their and other

caseworkers’ decisions at appeal.

Section I, Progress in the EASO Training Curriculum: Lithuania 2016

� Graph 1: Training progress in the EASO Training Curriculum in Lithuania from 2012 to 2016


� Graph 2: Participants from Lithuania in train-the-trainers’ sessions per module (2016)

No participation from Lithuania in train-the-trainers’ sessions in 2016

TtT, 0

TtT, 4

TtT, 6

TtT, 2

TtT, 00

4

6

2

00

2

4

6

8

2012 2013 2014 2015 2016




� Graph 3: Participants from Lithuania in train-the-trainers’ sessions (2012-2016)

� Graph 4: Participants from Lithuania in train-the-trainers’ sessions per module (2012-2016)

� Graph 5: National training sessions in Lithuania per module (2016)

No national training session has been organised in Lithuania in 2016.

� Graph 6: Participants in national training sessions in Lithuania per module (2012-2016)

No national training session has been organised in Lithuania over the period 2012-2016.

0

4

6

2

00

2

4

6

8

10

2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

0

2

3

1

1

0

0

0

2

0

0

2

0

1

0

0

Inclusion


Evidence Assessment





Exclusion


End of Protection

Reception

Dublin Regulation


Module for Managers




2012 2013 2014 2015 2016



trainings delivered in Lithuania (2012-2016)


Exclusion 0 0 /

Country of Origin

Information 2 0 0


Reception 0 0 0







0

0

0 /

0 /


Human Rights 0 0 /

Total 12 0 0





Multiplier effect

Inclusion 0 0 /






Orientation 0 0 /

Asylum Procedure

Directive 0 0 /


Section II, Profile of participants from Lithuania in the EASO Training Curriculum.

Reading example: 50% of participants registered in national trainings by Lithuania performed the task



Data Sample:


- 8 participants from Lithuania with data regarding tasks performed

- Modules: Interview Techniques, Evidence Assessment, Country of Origin Information, Dublin Regulation,

Module for Managers


0.0%

50.0%

25.0%

50.0%

50.0%

12.5%

50.0%

25.0%

0.0%

0.0%

12.5%










of asylum decisions











Others


July 2013


6.18 Luxembourg

Summary

� After an initial implementation of the EASO Training Curriculum in Luxembourg in 2012, a

decrease in the use of the EASO training modules was observed in 2013 and 2014, followed by

increase in 2015 and 2016.

� 54 participants from Luxembourg have attented EASO Training Curriculum in 2016.

� 4 participants from Luxembourg have attended EASO train-the-trainers’ session in 2016 in the

following modules: Gender, Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation, Reception and Module for

Managers.

� In 2016, Luxembourg has organised EASO five national training sessions in the following

modules: Inclusion (11 participants), Interview Techniques (6), Evidence Assessment (10) and

Exclusion (22).

� Since 2012, 16 participants from Luxembourg attended EASO train-the-trainers’ sessions while




� In terms of the profile of participants in the EASO Training Curriculum it shall be noted that in

their daily work 65% of the trainees are responsible for interviewing asylum applicants. In

addition, 51% of them draft asylum decisions.

Section I, Progress in the EASO Training Curriculum: Luxembourg 2016

� Graph 1: Training progress in the EASO Training Curriculum in Luxembourg from 2012 to 2016


TtT, 7TtT, 2 TtT, 2 TtT, 1 TtT, 4

26

1611

21

50

33

1813

22

54

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

2012 2013 2014 2015 2016




� Graph 2: Participants from Luxembourg in train-the-trainers’ sessions per module (2016)

� Graph 3: Participants from Luxembourg in train-the-trainers’ sessions (2012-2016)

� Graph 4: Participants from Luxembourg in train-the-trainers’ sessions per module (2012-2016)

0

0

0

0

0

1

0

0

0

0

2

0

0

1

0

0

0

Inclusion


Evidence Assessment





Exclusion


End of Protection

Reception

Dublin Regulation


Module for Managers





7

2 21

4

0

2

4

6

8

10

2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

4

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

0

2

1

0

1

0

0

Inclusion


Evidence Assessment





Exclusion


End of Protection

Reception

Dublin Regulation


Module for Managers




2012 2013 2014 2015 2016


� Graph 5: National training sessions in Luxembourg per module (2016)

� Graph 6: Participants in national training sessions in Luxembourg per module (2012-2016)


trainings delivered in Luxembourg (2012-2016)

1

1

1

2

Inclusion


Evidence Assessment

Exclusion

Number of national

training sessions

11

6

10

22



28

14

25

11

0

0

0

22

12

0

0

6

0

0

0

6

0

Inclusion


Evidence Assessment





Exclusion


End of Protection

Reception

Dublin Regulation


Module for Managers





2012 2013 2014 2015 2016



Exclusion 1 22 22



Reception 2 0 0



International

0 0 /

Module for

Managers 1 0 0



0

6

0 /

0 /


Human Rights 0 0 /

Total 16 124 8





Multiplier effect

Inclusion 4 28 7




Interviewing

Children 1 0 0


Orientation 1 0 0



Section II, Profile of participants from Luxembourg in the EASO Training Curriculum.

Reading example: 66% of participants registered in national trainings by Luxembourg performed the

task “Preparation and undertaking of asylum interviews and hearings” as reported since July 2013.


Data Sample:


- 82 participants from Luxembourg with data regarding tasks performed


Gender, Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation, Exclusion, Dublin Regulation, Module for Managers


In the frame of the influx of asylum seekers to Luxembourg in autumn 2015, the Directorate

for Immigration recruited new staff to strengthen the capacity of its “Refugee Service”. In the

wake of the new recruitments Luxembourg ambitioned to train these new colleagues in a

short period of time to make them fit for their respective jobs (decision makers and

interviewers).

This approach lead to a considerable increase in the trainings delivered in 2015 and 2016 and

in the numbers of participants trained in the various EASO Modules, and particular in the four

core modules. Currently Luxembourg has trained over 90% of its staff in the four core modules

and aims to achieve a similar rate for the other modules - it has trainers for. Besides this

Luxembourg is trying to develop its internal trainer pool to be able to offer a greater choice

of EASO modules to the staff of the “Refugee Service”.

2.4%

65.9%

3.7%

1.2%

51.2%

3.7%

3.7%

0.0%

1.2%

1.2%

0.0%










of asylum decisions











Others


July 2013


6.19 Malta

Summary

� Malta has been using the EASO Training Curriculum mainly in the framework of the train-


� 10 participants from Malta have attented EASO Training Curriculum in 2016.

� 10 participants from Malta have attended EASO train-the-trainers’ session in 2016 in the

following modules: Interview Techniques, Evidence Assessment, Interviewing Vulnerable

Persons, Gender, Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation, Exclusion, Country of Origin

Information and Fundamental Rights and International Protection in the EU.

� No national training session has been organised in Malta in 2016.

� Since 2012, 58 participants from Malta attended EASO train-the-trainers’ sessions while no

national training session has been organised in Malta.


in their daily work 95% of the trainees are responsible for undertaking of first fact-gathering

interviews and analysis of facts and documentation following an asylum interview. In

addition, 90% of them are interviewing asylum applicants, researching COI and drafting

asylum decisions.

Section I, Progress in the EASO Training Curriculum: Malta 2016

� Graph 1: Training progress in the EASO Training Curriculum in Malta from 2012 to 2016 (participants

+ sessions)

TtT, 15

TtT, 10 TtT, 8

TtT, 15

TtT, 10

15

108

15

10

0

10

20

2012 2013 2014 2015 2016




� Graph 2: Participants from Malta in train-the-trainers’ sessions per module (2016)

� Graph 3: Participants from Malta in train-the-trainers’ sessions (2012-2016)

� Graph 4: Participants from Malta in train-the-trainers’ sessions per module (2012-2016)

� Graph 5: National training sessions in Malta per module (2016)

No national training session has been organised in Malta in 2016.

� Graph 6: Participants in national training sessions in Malta per module (2012-2016)

No national training session has been organised in Malta over the period 2012-2016.

02

12

01

02

1000

10000

Inclusion


Evidence Assessment





Exclusion


End of Protection

Reception

Dublin Regulation


Module for Managers





15

108

15

10

0

5

10

15

2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

8

6

5

5

8

2

1

3

4

2

0

2

1

2

6

1

Inclusion


Evidence Assessment





Exclusion


End of Protection

Reception

Dublin Regulation


Module for Managers




2012 2013 2014 2015 2016



trainings delivered in Malta (2012-2016)



Section II, Profile of participants from Malta in the EASO Training Curriculum.

Reading example: 91% of participants registered in national trainings by Malta performed the task



Data Sample:


- 22 participants from Malta with data regarding tasks performed


Interviewing Children, Gender, Gender identity and Sexual Orientation, Country of Origin

Information, Dublin Regulation, Module for Managers, Common European Asylum System


The Office of the Refugee Commissioner does not need to organise national trainings after

case workers attend train-the-trainer sessions for various reasons. Indeed the Office is a small

office with a small number of case workers and therefore whenever training needs arise, case

workers are sent directly to the train-the-trainer sessions at EASO. Moreover since EASO is

situated in Malta, there are no expenses incurred when sending case workers for training.

Therefore the office does not have limitations related to expenses when sending case workers

for such training sessions. Also the office is of the opinion that EASO train-the-trainer sessions

always have a positive impact on the case workers since such training sessions enrich the

quality of cases within the office.

95.5%

90.9%

90.9%

95.5%

90.9%

45.5%

31.8%

0.0%

4.5%

0.0%

0.0%










of asylum decisions











Others


July 2013


6.20 Netherlands

Summary

� The trend in implementation of the EASO Training Curriculum in the Netherlands has been

constantly increasing with a peak observed in 2016.

� 909 participants from the Netherlands have attented EASO Training Curriculum in 2016 (836

persons in 2015, 436 persons in 2014).

� 3 participants from Netherlands have attended EASO train-the-trainers’ session in 2016 in the

Gender, Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation module.

� In 2016, Netherlands has 81 organised EASO national training sessions in the following modules:


Interviewing Vulnerable Persons (108), Interviewing Children (105), Gender, Gender Identity and

Sexual Orientation (33), Exclusion (33) and End of Protection (10).

� Since 2012, 55 participants from Netherlands attended EASO train-the-trainers’ sessions while




� In terms of the profile of participants in the EASO Training Curriculum, it shall be noted that 98%

of trainees are responsible for undertaking of first fact-gathering interviews; registration;

screening and/or referral of incoming cases. In addition 96% of them interview applicants for

international protection, and/ or draft decisions on international protection.

Section I, Progress in the EASO Training Curriculum: Netherlands 2016

� Graph 1: Training progress in the EASO Training Curriculum in Netherlands from 2012 to 2016


TtT, 10 TtT, 5 TtT 19 TtT, 18 TtT, 3260 226

417

818 905270

231

436

836909

0

100

200

300

400

500

600

700

800

900

1000

2012 2013 2014 2015 2016




� Graph 2: Participants from Netherlands in train-the-trainers’ sessions per module (2016)

� Graph 3: Participants from Netherlands in train-the-trainers’ sessions (2012-2016)

� Graph 4: Participants from Netherlands in train-the-trainers’ sessions per module (2012-2016)

0

0

0

0

0

3

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

Inclusion


Evidence Assessment





Exclusion


End of Protection

Reception

Dublin Regulation


Module for Managers





10

5

19 18

3

0

5

10

15

20

2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

12

7

11

4

7

6

0

2

0

2

0

0

0

0

2

2

Inclusion


Evidence Assessment





Exclusion


End of Protection

Reception

Dublin Regulation

Fundamentals Rights and International Protection in the…

Module for Managers




2012 2013 2014 2015 2016


� Graph 5: National training sessions in Netherlands by module (2016)

� Graph 6: Participants in national training sessions in Netherlands by module (2012-2016)

20

23

9

11

11

3

3

1

Inclusion


Evidence Assessment



Gender, Gender Identity

and Sexual Orientation

Exclusion

End of Protection

Number of national

training sessions

245

254

117

108

105

33

33

10



674

584

330

556

252

45

0

94

2

45

0

22

0

0

22

0

0

Inclusion


Evidence Assessment





Exclusion


End of Protection

Reception

Dublin Regulation


Module for Managers





2012 2013 2014 2015 2016



trainings delivered in Netherlands (2012-2016)


Exclusion 2 94 47

Country of Origin

Information 0 2 /


Reception 0 0 /

Dublin Regulation 0 22 /




Common European

Asylum System


2

0

22 11

2 0


Total 55 2626 48


participants in train-the-trainers' sessions

Total number of participants in national

training sessions Multiplier effect

Inclusion 12 674 56





Gender, Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation 6 45 8

Asylum Procedure

Directive 0 0 /


Section II, Profile of participants from Netherlands in the EASO Training Curriculum.

Reading example: 97% of participants registered in national trainings by Netherlands performed the task



Data Sample:


- 2269 participants from Netherlands with data regarding tasks performed



Information, End of Protection, Dublin Regulation, Common European Asylum System


The large number of participants in national training sessions in 2015 and 2016 can be

explained by the fact that large groups of temporary caseworkers have been recruited in

order to cope with the workload caused by the high asylum influx. The Inclusion and

Interview Techniques training are mandatory for our (new) caseworkers (and in a later

stage Evidence Assessment and Interviewing Vulnerable Persons also).

98.0%

96.8%

0.1%

0.0%

96.7%

0.7%

0.0%

0.0%

0.0%

0.0%

4.0%










of asylum decisions











Others


July 2013


6.21 Norway

Summary

� Between 2015 and 2016 there was a slight decrease of activity level in the EASO Training

Curriculum in Norway.

� 14 participants from Norway have attented EASO Training Curriculum in 2016.

� Two participants from Norway have attended EASO train-the-trainers’ session in 2016 in the

following modules: Reception and Dublin III Regulation.

� In 2016, Norway has organised one EASO national training session in the Dublin III

Regulation module (12 participants).

� Since 2012, 11 participants from Norway attended EASO train-the-trainers’ sessions while





in their daily work 97% of the trainees are responsible for drafting asylum decisions. In

addition, 55% of them supervise/ review asylum decisions of other case workers.

Section I, Progress in the EASO Training Curriculum: Norway 2016

� Graph 1: Training progress in the EASO Training Curriculum in Norway from 2012 to 2016


� Graph 2: Participants from Norway in train-the-trainers’ sessions per module (2016)


32

122

0

6

35

14

0

10

20

30

40

2012 2013 2014 2015 2016




� Graph 3: Participants from Norway in train-the-trainers’ sessions (2012-2016)

� Graph 4: Participants from Norway in train-the-trainers’ sessions per module (2012-2016)

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

1

1

0

0

0

0

0

Inclusion


Evidence Assessment





Exclusion


End of Protection

Reception

Dublin Regulation


Module for Managers





2

0

4

3

2

0

1

2

3

4

5

2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

1

0

1

0

1

0

0

0

0

1

2

3

0

0

2

0

Inclusion


Evidence Assessment





Exclusion


End of Protection

Reception

Dublin Regulation


Module for Managers




2012 2013 2014 2015 2016


� Graph 5: National training sessions in Norway per module (2016)

� Graph 6: Participants in national training sessions in Norway per module (2012-2016)


trainings delivered in Norway (2012-2016)

1Dublin Regulation

Number of national

training sessions

12



0

0

0

0

0

0

0

12

0

0

0

34

0

0

0

0

0

Inclusion


Evidence Assessment





Exclusion


End of Protection

Reception

Dublin Regulation


Module for Managers





2012 2013 2014 2015 2016



Exclusion 0 12 /



Reception 2 0 0



International

0 0 /




2

0

0 0

0 /


Human Rights 0 0 /

Total 11 46 4





Multiplier effect

Inclusion 1 0 0

Interview

Techniques 0 0 /





Orientation 0 0 /



Section II, Profile of participants from Norway in the EASO Training Curriculum.

Reading example: 30% of participants registered in national trainings by Norway performed the task “preparation



Data Sample:


- 40 participants from Norway with data regarding tasks performed

- Modules: Inclusion, Evidence Assessment, Dublin Regulation, Common European Asylum System


2.5%

30.0%

0.0%

32.5%

97.5%

55.0%

0.0%

27.5%

10.0%

2.5%

0.0%










of asylum decisions











Others


July 2013


6.22 Poland

Summary

� Following the initial implementation of the EASO Training Curriculum in Poland, the trend

remained stable over 2013 and 2014. In 2015 and 2016, no national training sessions in the

EASO training modules were organised.

� Seven participants from Poland have attended EASO Training Curriculum in 2016.

� Seven participants from Poland have attended EASO train-the-trainers’ session in 2016 in

the following modules: Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation, Country of Origin

Information, Dublin III Regulation and Fundamental Rights and International Protection in

the EU.

� Since 2012, 22 participants from Poland attended EASO train-the-trainers’ sessions while 22


� The multiplier effect amounts to 1 participant trained at the national level by a trainer who


� In terms of the profile of participants in the EASO Training Curriculum, it shall be noted that

in their daily work 75% of the trainees are responsible for analysing facts and

documentation following an asylum interview. In addition, 65% of them interview asylum

applicants and draft asylum decisions.

Section I, Progress in the EASO Training Curriculum: Poland 2016

� Graph 1: Training progress in the EASO Training Curriculum in Poland from 2012 to 2016


TtT, 5 TtT, 4TtT, 5

TtT, 1

TtT, 7

1111

5

1516

1

7

0

10

20

2012 2013 2014 2015 2016




� Graph 2: Participants from Poland in train-the-trainers’ sessions per module (2016)

� Graph 3: Participants from Poland in train-the-trainers’ sessions (2012-2016)

� Graph 4: Participants from Poland in train-the-trainers’ sessions per module (2012-2016)

0

0

0

0

0

2

0

0

2

0

0

1

2

0

0

0

0

Inclusion


Evidence Assessment





Exclusion


End of Protection

Reception

Dublin Regulation


Module for Managers





54

5

1

7

0

2

4

6

8

10

2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

0

0

0

2

1

2

0

0

6

0

0

6

2

0

2

0

Inclusion


Evidence Assessment





Exclusion


End of Protection

Reception

Dublin Regulation


Module for Managers




2012 2013 2014 2015 2016


� Graph 5: National training sessions in Poland per module (2016)

No national training session has been organised in Poland in 2016.

� Graph 6: Participants in national training sessions in Poland per module (2012-2016)


trainings delivered in Poland (2012-2016)

11

11

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

Inclusion


Evidence Assessment





Exclusion


End of Protection

Reception

Dublin Regulation


Module for Managers





2012 2013 2014 2015 2016


Section II, Profile of participants from Poland in the EASO Training Curriculum.

Reading example: 66% of participants registered in national trainings by Poland performed the task “preparation



Data Sample:


- 32 participants from Poland with data regarding tasks performed

- Modules: Inclusion, Interview Techniques, Gender, Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation, Country of Origin

Information, Dublin Regulation, Fundamentals Rights and International Protection in the EU


0.0%

65.6%

18.8%

75.0%

65.6%

21.9%

6.3%

0.0%

6.3%

6.3%

0.0%










of asylum decisions











Others


July 2013


6.23 Portugal

Summary

� Portugal has been using the EASO Training Curriculum mainly in the framework of the train-

the-trainers’ sessions. No national training session has been organised in Portugal since

2012.

� Two participants from Portugal have attented EASO Training Curriculum in 2016.

� Two participants from Portugal have attended EASO train-the-trainers’ session in 2016 in

the following modules: Interviewing Children and Gender, Gender Identity and Sexual

Orientation.

� Since 2012, six participants from Portugal attended EASO train-the-trainers’ sessions.


in their daily work 100% of the trainees are reponsible for interviewing asylum applicants.

In addition, 50% of them are responsible for undertaking of first fact-gathering interviews,

COI research, analysis of facts and documentation following an asylum interview and

drafting asylum decisions.

Section I, Progress in the EASO Training Curriculum: Portugal 2016

� Graph 1: Training progress in the EASO Training Curriculum in Portugal from 2012 to 2016


� Graph 2: Participants from Portugal in train-the-trainers’ sessions per module (2016)

TtT, 0

TtT, 2

TtT, 1 TtT, 1

TtT, 2

0

2

1 1

2

0

1

2

2012 2013 2014 2015 2016



0

0

0

0

1

1

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

Inclusion


Evidence Assessment





Exclusion


End of Protection

Reception

Dublin Regulation


Module for Managers






� Graph 3: Participants from Portugal in train-the-trainers’ sessions (2012-2016)

� Graph 4: Participants from Portugal in train-the-trainers’ sessions per module (2012-2016)

� Graph 5: National training sessions in Portugal per module (2016)

No national training session has been organised in Portugal in 2016.

� Graph 6: Participants in national training sessions in Portugal per module (2012-2016)

No national training session has been organised in Portugal over the period 2012-2016.

0

2

1 1

2

0

1

2

3

2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

1

1

0

0

1

1

0

0

1

0

0

0

0

0

1

0

Inclusion


Evidence Assessment





Exclusion


End of Protection

Reception

Dublin Regulation


Module for Managers




2012 2013 2014 2015 2016



trainings delivered in Portugal (2012-2016)



Section II, Profile of participants from Portugal in the EASO Training Curriculum.

Reading example: 100% of participants registered in national trainings by Portugal performed the task



Data Sample:


- 2 participants from Portugal with data regarding tasks performed

- Modules: Interviewing Children, Country of Origin Information


50.0%

100.0%

50.0%

50.0%

50.0%

0.0%

0.0%

0.0%

0.0%

0.0%

0.0%










of asylum decisions











Others


July 2013


6.24 Romania

Summary

� The trend in the implementation of the EASO Training Curriculum in Romania has varied

over time with a decrease in 2015 and 2016.

� Four participants from Romania have attented EASO Training Curriculum in 2016.

� Four participants from Romania have attended EASO train-the-trainers’ session in 2016 in

the following modules: Reception, Dublin III Regulation, Fundamental Rights and

International Protection in the EI and Module for Managers.

� No national training session has been organised in Romania in 2016.

� Since 2012, 9 participants from Romania attended EASO train-the-trainers’ sessions while





in their daily work 73% of the trainees are responsible for analysing of facts and

documentation following an asylum interview. In addition, 58% of them are interviewing

asylum aplicants and 51% are drafting asylum decisions.

Section I, Progress in the EASO Training Curriculum: Romania 2016

� Graph 1: Training progress in the EASO Training Curriculum in Romania from 2012 to 2016


� Graph 2: Participants from Romania in train-the-trainers’ sessions per module (2016


40

5

36

20

44

9

36

20

4

0

10

20

30

40

50

2012 2013 2014 2015 2016



0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

1

1

1

1

0

0

0

Inclusion


Evidence Assessment





Exclusion


End of Protection

Reception

Dublin Regulation


Module for Managers






� Graph 3: Participants from Romania in train-the-trainers’ sessions (2012-2016)

� Graph 4: Participants from Romania in train-the-trainers’ sessions per module (2012-2016)

� Graph 5: National training sessions in Romania per module (2016)

No national training session has been organised in Romania in 2016.

� Graph 6: Participants in national training sessions in Romania per module (2012-2016)

4 4

0 0

4

0

1

2

3

4

5

2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

1

1

1

2

0

0

0

0

0

0

1

2

1

1

1

0

Inclusion


Evidence Assessment





Exclusion


End of Protection

Reception

Dublin Regulation


Module for Managers




2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

21

0

20

18

0

0

0

0

42

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

Inclusion


Evidence Assessment





Exclusion


End of Protection

Reception

Dublin Regulation


Module for Managers





2012

2013

2014

2015

2016



trainings delivered in Romania (2012-2016)



Section II, Profile of participants from Romania in the EASO Training Curriculum.

Reading example: 58% of participants registered in national trainings by Romania performed the task



Data Sample:


- 60 participants from Romania with data regarding tasks performed

- Modules: Evidence Assessment, Interviewing Vulnerable Persons, Country of Origin Information, Reception,

Dublin Regulation, Fundamentals Rights and International Protection in the EU, Module for Managers


48.3%

58.3%

18.3%

73.3%

51.7%

6.7%

21.7%

36.7%

23.3%

13.3%

0.0%










of asylum decisions











Others


July 2013


6.25 Slovakia

Summary

• The trend in implementation of the EASO Training Curriculum in Slovakia is variable. After

the increase of level of participation in 2014 and 2015, the decrease was noted in 2016.

• 14 participants from Slovakia have attented EASO Training Curriculum in 2016.

• Three participants from Slovakia have attended EASO train-the-trainers’ session in 2016 in

the following modules: Inclusion and Exclusion.

• In 2016, Slovakia has organised EASO one national training session in the Country of Origin

Information module with 11 participants.

• Since 2012, 19 participants from Slovakia attended EASO train-the-trainers’ sessions while


• The multiplier effect amounts to 6 participants trained at the national level by a trainer who


• In terms of the profile of participants in the EASO Training Curriculum it shall be noted that


of them draft asylum decisions and 29% analyse facts and documentation following an

asylum interview.

Section I, Progress in the EASO Training Curriculum: Slovakia 2016

� Graph 1: Training progress in the EASO Training Curriculum in Slovakia from 2012 to 2016



20

28

54

11

21

3

35

59

14

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

2012 2013 2014 2015 2016




� Graph 2: Participants from Slovakia in train-the-trainers’ sessions per module (2016)

� Graph 3: Participants from Slovakia in train-the-trainers’ sessions (2012-2016)

� Graph 4: Participants from Slovakia in train-the-trainers’ sessions per module (2012-2016)

1

0

0

0

0

0

0

2

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

Inclusion


Evidence Assessment





Exclusion


End of Protection

Reception

Dublin Regulation


Module for Managers





1

3

7

5

3

0

2

4

6

8

10

2012 2013 2014 2015 2016


� Graph 5: National training sessions in Slovakia per module (2016)

� Graph 6: Participants in national training sessions in Slovakia per module (2012-2016)

3

1

3

2

1

0

1

2

0

0

0

1

0

0

5

0

Inclusion


Evidence Assessment





Exclusion


End of Protection

Reception

Dublin Regulation


Module for Managers




2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

1Country of Origin Information

Number of national

training sessions

11





trainings delivered in Slovakia (2012-2016)

26

16

0

25

3

0

0

0

14

0

0

0

0

0

12

17

0

Inclusion


Evidence Assessment





Exclusion


End of Protection

Reception

Dublin Regulation


Module for Managers





2012 2013 2014 2015 2016


Section II, Profile of participants from Slovakia in the EASO Training Curriculum.

Reading example: 61% of participants registered in national trainings by Slovakia performed the task



Data Sample:


- 46 participants from Slovakia with data regarding tasks performed


Interviewing Children, Exclusion, Country of Origin Information, Dublin Regulation, Common

European Asylum System


In 2016, the only national training session in COI module has been organised in Slovakia, with

11 participants. In addition, 3 participants from Slovakia have attended EASO train-the-

trainers’ sessions in 2016.

The number of training activities decreased due to the fact, that Slovakia hold Presidency in

the EU Council in the second semester 2016, and most of experts were dedicated to this

agenda.

Nevertheless, the EASO Training Curriculum hasn´t ceased to be continuously implemented

in Slovakia. Since 2012, 19 participants from Slovakia attended EASO train-the-trainers’

sessions while 113 participants attended national training sessions.

13.3%

61.0%

7.6%

29.5%

57.1%

5.7%

15.2%

0.0%

17.1%

5.7%

0.0%










of asylum decisions











Others


July 2013


6.26 Slovenia

Summary

� Participation of Slovenia in the EASO Training Curriculum has decreased over the last couple

of years.

� One participant from Slovenia has attented EASO Training Curriculum in 2016.

� One participant from Slovenia has attended EASO train-the-trainers’ session in 2016 in the

Gender, Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation modules.

� No national training session has been organised in Slovenia in 2016.

� Since 2012, 8 participants from Slovenia attended EASO train-the-trainers’ sessions while






documentation following an asylum interview and drafting asylum decisions. In addition,

40% of them are interviewing asylum applicants.

Section I, Progress in the EASO Training Curriculum: Slovenia 2016

� Graph 1: Training progress in the EASO Training Curriculum in Slovenia from 2012 to 2016


� Graph 2: Participants from Slovenia in train-the-trainers’ sessions per module (2016)

TtT, 0TtT, 5 TtT, 1 TtT, 1 TtT, 1

39

180

5

40

19

1

0

10

20

30

40

2012 2013 2014 2015 2016



0

0

0

0

0

1

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

Inclusion


Evidence Assessment





Exclusion


End of Protection

Reception

Dublin Regulation


Module for Managers






� Graph 3: Participants from Slovenia in train-the-trainers’ sessions (2012-2016)

� Graph 4: Participants from Slovenia in train-the-trainers’ sessions per module (2012-2016)

� Graph 5: National training sessions in Slovenia per module (2016)

No national training session has been organised in Slovenia in 2016.

� Graph 6: Participants in national training sessions in Slovenia per module (2012-2016)

0

5

1 1 1

0

1

2

3

4

5

2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

1

1

1

1

0

1

0

1

1

1

0

0

0

0

0

0

Inclusion


Evidence Assessment





Exclusion


End of Protection

Reception

Dublin Regulation


Module for Managers




2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

18

0

0

31

0

0

0

0

0

8

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

Inclusion


Evidence Assessment





Exclusion


End of Protection

Reception

Dublin Regulation


Module for Managers





2012

2013

2014

2015

2016



trainings delivered in Slovenia (2012-2016)



Section II, Profile of participants from Slovenia in the EASO Training Curriculum.

Reading example: 41% of participants registered in national trainings by Slovenia performed the task



Data Sample:


- 59 participants from Slovenia with data regarding tasks performed

- Modules: Inclusion, Interviewing Vulnerable Persons, Gender, Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation,

Exclusion, End of Protection


33.9%

40.7%

5.1%

42.4%

42.4%

1.7%

6.8%

0.0%

0.0%

0.0%

18.6%










of asylum decisions











Others


July 2013


6.27 Spain

Summary

� No national training session in the EASO Training Curriculum has been organised in Spain

since 2012.

� Three participants from Spain have attented EASO Training Curriculum in 2016.

� Three participants from Spain have attended EASO train-the-trainers’ session in 2016 in the

following modules: Inclusion, Evidence Assessment and Common European Asylum System.

� Since 2012, eight participants from Spain attended EASO train-the-trainers’ sessions.



documentation following an asylum interview, drafting of asylum decisions and

presentation of asylum cases during the appeals procedures.

Section I, Progress in the EASO Training Curriculum: Spain 2016

� Graph 1: Training progress in the EASO Training Curriculum in Spain from 2012 to 2016 (participants

+ sessions)

� Graph 2: Participants from Spain in train-the-trainers’ sessions per module (2016)

TtT, 1TtT, 2

TtT, 0

TtT, 2TtT, 3

1

2

0

2

3

0

1

2

3

4

5

2012 2013 2014 2015 2016



1

0

1

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

1

0

0

Inclusion


Evidence Assessment





Exclusion


End of Protection

Reception

Dublin Regulation


Module for Managers






� Graph 3: Participants from Spain in train-the-trainers’ sessions (2012-2016)

� Graph 4: Participants from Spain in train-the-trainers’ sessions per module (2012-2016)

� Graph 5: National training sessions in Spain per module (2016)

No national training session has been organised in Spain in 2016.

� Graph 6: Participants in national training sessions in Spain per module (2012-2016)

No national training session has been organised in Spain over the period 2012-2016.

1

2

0

2

3

0

5

2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

1

1

1

0

1

0

0

0

0

0

0

2

0

0

2

0

Inclusion


Evidence Assessment





Exclusion


End of Protection

Reception

Dublin Regulation


Module for Managers




2012 2013 2014 2015 2016



trainings delivered in Spain (2012-2016)



Section II, Profile of participants from Spain in the EASO Training Curriculum.

Reading example: 25% of participants registered in national trainings by Spain performed the task “preparation



Data Sample:


- 4 participants from Spain with data regarding tasks performed

- Modules: Inclusion, Evidence Assessment, Dublin Regulation


During the second semester of 2017 it is foreseen a session of training on trafficking

in human beings provided by the persons who participated in the module trafficking

in human Beings.

0.0%

25.0%

25.0%

75.0%

75.0%

50.0%

75.0%

0.0%

25.0%

0.0%

0.0%










of asylum decisions











Others


July 2013


6.28 Sweden

Summary

� Following the constant implementation of the EASO Training Curriculum in Sweden, with a

yearly increase in the number of participants trained and the number of training sessions

organized, and a heigh point being in 2014 with 750 participants trained, a decrease was

recorded both on 2015 (539 participants) and 2016 (549 participants).

� 24 participants from Sweden have attended EASO train-the-trainers’ session in 2016 in the

following modules: Inclusion, Evidence Assessment, Interviewing Vulnerable Persons,

Interviewing Children, Gender, Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation, Exclusion,

Reception and Dublin III Regulation.

� In 2016, Sweden has organised 29 EASO national training sessions on the following modules:

Inclusion (158 participants), Interview Techniques (69), Evidence Assessment (91), Gender,

Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation (16), Exclusion (100), Country of Origin Information

(29), Reception (18) and Dublin III Regulation (44).

� Since 2012, 110 participants from Sweden attended EASO train-the-trainers’ sessions while





90% of trainees investigate refugee fraud (cancellation procedures) and supervise/ review

asylum decisions of other caseworkers. In addition, 86% of participants interview asylum

seekers and 73% draft asylum decisions and analyse facts and documentation following an

asylum interview.

Section I, Progress in the EASO Training Curriculum: Sweden 2016

� Graph 1: Training progress in the EASO Training Curriculum in Sweden from 2012 to 2016



638 733

517 525221

683750

539 549

0

100

200

300

400

500

600

700

800

2012 2013 2014 2015 2016




� Graph 2: Participants from Sweden in train-the-trainers’ sessions per module (2016)

� Graph 3: Participants from Sweden in train-the-trainers’ sessions (2012-2016)

� Graph 4: Participants from Sweden in train-the-trainers’ sessions per module (2012-2016)

5

0

5

1

1

3

0

3

0

0

2

4

0

0

0

0

0

Inclusion


Evidence Assessment





Exclusion


End of Protection

Reception

Dublin Regulation


Module for Managers





2

45

1722 24

0

10

20

30

40

50

2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

22

13

20

5

3

6

0

12

7

0

2

11

0

0

2

7

Inclusion


Evidence Assessment





Exclusion


End of Protection

Reception

Dublin Regulation


Module for Managers




2012 2013 2014 2015 2016


� Graph 5: National training sessions in Sweden by module (2016)

� Graph 6: Participants in national training sessions in Sweden by module (2012-2016)

9

4

5

1

6

1

1

2

Inclusion


Evidence Assessment

Gender, Gender Identity

and Sexual Orientation

Exclusion

Country of Origin

Information

Reception

Dublin Regulation

Number of national

training sessions

158

69

91

16

100

29

18

44



792

232

525

115

137

16

0

288

43

0

18

140

0

0

50

39

237

Inclusion


Evidence Assessment





Exclusion


End of Protection

Reception

Dublin Regulation


Module for Managers





2012 2013 2014 2015 2016



trainings delivered in Sweden (2012-2016)


Exclusion 12 288 24

Country of Origin

Information 7 43 6


Reception 2 18 9




Module for

Managers 0 0 /



2

39

50 25

7 6

International Refugee Law an0d Human

Rights 0 237 /

Total 110 2632 24





Multiplier effect

Inclusion 22 792 36

Interview

Techniques 13 232 18

Evidence

Assessment 20 525 26


Interviewing

Children 3 137 46


Orientation 6 16 3

Asylum Procedure

Directive 0 0 /


Section II, Profile of participants from Sweden in the EASO Training Curriculum.

Reading example: 97% of participants registered in national trainings by Sweden performed the task



Data Sample:


- 1976 participants from Sweden with data regarding tasks performed



Information, Dublin Regulation, Common European Asylum System


Due to the high number of asylum seekers all national trainings were cancelled in October-

December 2015 and 2016, the reason being why the number of training sessions seems to

have peaked in 2014 only to decrease in 2015 and 2016.

So far during the first semester of 2017 we have trained over 500 participants. For the second

semester our aim is to train over 750 participants. In total we are planning to train more than

1250 participant at 75 sessions during 2017.

We anticipate that the demand for the EASO Training Curriculum will be about the same in

2018 as it was 2017.

2.4%

86.6%

64.8%

73.3%

73.6%

90.5%

0.9%

90.2%

0.3%

0.2%

0.5%










of asylum decisions











Others


July 2013


6.29 Switzerland

Summary

� The implementation of the EASO Training Curriculum in Switzerland is increasing since

2013.

� 19 participants from Switzerland have attented EASO Training Curriculum in 2016.

� No participantion from Switzerland in EASO train-the-trainers’ session in 2016.

� In 2016, Switzerland has organised EASO national training sessions in the following modules:

Country of Origin Information (8 participants) and Dublin III Regulation (11).

� Since 2012, 6 participants from Switzerland attended EASO train-the-trainers’ sessions

while 52 participants attended national training sessions.





of them are drafting asylum decisions and 29% are researching COI.

Section I, Progress in the EASO Training Curriculum: Switzerland 2016

� Graph 1: Training progress in the EASO Training Curriculum in Switzerland from 2012 to 2016


� Graph 2: Participants from Switzerland in train-the-trainers’ sessions per module (2016)

No participation from Switzerland in train-the-trainers’ sessions in 2016

� Graph 3: Participants from Switzerland in train-the-trainers’ sessions (2012-2016)

TtT, 3TtT, 0

TtT, 3TtT, 0 TtT, 0

12

5

6 10

19

15

5

910

19

0

5

10

15

20

25

2012 2013 2014 2015 2016



3

0

3

0 00

1

2

3

4

5

2012 2013 2014 2015 2016


� Graph 4: Participants from Switzerland in train-the-trainers’ sessions per module (2012-2016)

� Graph 5: National training sessions in Switzerland per module (2016)

� Graph 6: Participants in national training sessions in Switzerland per module (2012-2016)

1

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

5

0

0

0

0

Inclusion


Evidence Assessment





Exclusion


End of Protection

Reception

Dublin Regulation


Module for Managers




2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

11

0

0

41

0

0

0

0

0

Inclusion


Evidence Assessment





Exclusion


End of Protection

Reception

Dublin Regulation


Module for Managers





2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

8

11

Country of Origin

Information

Dublin Regulation



1

3


Dublin Regulation

Number of national

training sessions



trainings delivered in Switzerland (2012-2016)


Exclusion 0 0 /

Country of Origin

Information 0 11 /


Reception 0 0 /



International

0 0 /




0

0

0 /

0 /


Human Rights 0 0 /

Total 6 52 9





Multiplier effect

Inclusion 1 0 0

Interview Techniques 0 0 /

Evidence Assessment 0 0 /




Orientation 0 0 /

Asylum Procedure

Directive 0 0 /


Section II, Profile of participants from Switzerland in the EASO Training Curriculum.

Reading example: 60% of participants registered in national trainings by Switzerland performed the task



Data Sample:


- 37 participants from Switzerland with data regarding tasks performed

- Modules: Country of Origin Information, Dublin Regulation


From 2012 to 2016, Switzerland used in general the two EASO Training modules Country of

Origin and Dublin Regulation. Furthermore, we realised some Evidence Assessment Trainings

in 2011.

During the first month of employment, every case officers has to pass through our internal

modular basic training. The EASO Dublin module is part of the basic training for case officers

at the Dublin Office in Switzerland.

Several experts from Switzerland were involved to update the EASO Training modules e.g.

Interview Techniques and Human Trafficking. As from 2018, when the updates are completed,

we intent to use the core modules (Inclusion, Interview Techniques and Evidence Assessment)

regularly.

In the future we propose to take more advantage from the EASO Training Curriculum and

make them part of the training program for our staff.

0.0%

59.5%

29.7%

5.4%

35.1%

0.0%

5.4%

0.0%

0.0%

27.0%

48.6%










of asylum decisions











Others


July 2013


6.30 United Kingdom

Summary

� No national training sessions in the EASO training Curriculum has been organised in United

Kingdom since 2012.

� No participation from United Kingdom in EASO Training Curriculum in 2016.

� Since 2012, seven participants from United Kingdom attended EASO train-the-trainers’

sessions.


in their daily work 100% of the trainees are responsible for supervision/ review of other

caseworkers’ asylum decisions.

Section I, Progress in the EASO Training Curriculum: United Kingdom 2016

� Graph 1: Training progress in the EASO Training Curriculum in United Kingdom from 2012 to 2016


� Graph 2: Participants from United Kingdom in train-the-trainers’ sessions per module (2016)

No participation from United Kingdom in train-the-trainers’ sessions in 2016

� Graph 3: Participants from United Kingdom in train-the-trainers’ sessions (2012-2016)

TtT, 2 TtT, 2 TtT, 2

TtT, 1

TtT, 0

2 2 2

1

00

1

2

3

4

2012 2013 2014 2015 2016



2 2 2

1

00

1

2

3

2012 2013 2014 2015 2016


� Graph 4: Participants from United Kingdom in train-the-trainers’ sessions per module (2012-2016)

� Graph 5: National training sessions in United Kingdom per module (2016)

No national training session has been organised in United Kingdom in 2016.

� Graph 6: Participants in national training sessions in United Kingdom per module (2012-2016)

No national training session has been organised in United Kingdom over the period 2012-2016.


trainings delivered in United Kingdom (2012-2016)

1

0

1

0

1

0

0

0

0

0

0

3

0

0

0

0

Inclusion


Evidence Assessment





Exclusion


End of Protection

Reception

Dublin Regulation


Module for Managers




2012 2013 2014 2015 2016


Section II, Profile of participants from United Kingdom in the EASO Training Curriculum

Reading example: 100% of participants registered in national trainings by United Kingdom performed the task

“Supervision/review of other caseworkers’ asylum decisions” as reported since July 2013.


Data Sample:


- 3 participants from United Kingdom with data regarding tasks performed

- Modules: Dublin Regulation


0.0%

0.0%

0.0%

0.0%

0.0%

100.0%

0.0%

0.0%

0.0%

33.3%

0.0%










of asylum decisions











Others


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