Housed in the Ministry of Labor, DSD has the following powers and duties: (1) to develop labor standards in line with international standards; (2) to develop labor skills and the system and model of skill development; (3) to promote labor skill development and capacity-building for labor and entrepreneurs; (4) to coordinate and encourage public and private sectors to assess and meet labor demand; (5) to carry out its functions under the law on skill development promotion and other related laws; (6) to promote participation, to coordinate linkages and to establish and develop networking for the development of potential labor in Thailand and abroad; and (7) to perform other functions as prescribed by laws or entrusted by the Ministry or the Cabinet. Skill Development Institutes and Centers are located throughout Thailand, and at least 30-40 percent of service recipients are women.