National Pathway Management Network Design and Process Evaluation Literature and Document Review

Authored by Andrew Paterson, Jaya Sojen, Eleanor Hazell, Christopher Beukes, Motsamai Thinane and James Keevy Conducted as part of a commissioned evaluation of the design and implementation of the National Pathway Management Network (NPMN), this literature and document review is presented here as a stand-alone report. The review, which situates and contextualises the design and early implementation of the NPMN, focuses on the underlying concepts that informed the NPMN’s design in responding to and addressing identified challenges. The review offers analysis and insights into aspects that may influence the quality standards, progress and outcomes of the NPMN and provides a picture of the conditions that underscore the importance of a coordinated effort to enable young people to access relevant employment and learning opportunities. A perspective on the structures, relationships and processes involved in mobilising and sustaining the programme within the broader national policies and frameworks aimed at supporting young people is also presented.