1. Problem statement  Issues and context of the experience or research project  Objective of the experience or research project as it relates to the theme of the session ADEA 2008 Biennale on Education in Africa Beyond Primary Education: Challenges and Approaches to Expanding Learning Opportunities in Africa 1 Session 8, Sub-Theme 2: Main Conclusions Skills Development and the World of Work: Challenges for Education and Training Presenters: Richard Walther, Hans Krönner ADEA 2008 Biennale on Education in Africa Beyond Primary Education: Challenges and Approaches to Expanding Learning Opportunities in Africa 1

2. Problem statement  Issues and context of the experience or research project  Objective of the experience or research project as it relates to the theme of the session ADEA 2008 Biennale on Education in Africa Beyond Primary Education: Challenges and Approaches to Expanding Learning Opportunities in Africa 2 1: Common Findings Diversity of training paths and vocational learning opportunities is a reality PPET is piloted and delivered through a broad range of actors at national and local level Training must reflect employment prospects as well as socio-economic development goals The relationship between general education and TVET within a holistic approach to PPET still needs to be clarified ADEA 2008 Biennale on Education in Africa Beyond Primary Education: Challenges and Approaches to Expanding Learning Opportunities in Africa 2

3. Problem statement  Issues and context of the experience or research project  Objective of the experience or research project as it relates to the theme of the session ADEA 2008 Biennale on Education in Africa Beyond Primary Education: Challenges and Approaches to Expanding Learning Opportunities in Africa 3 2: The Vision More and more national education and training policies reflect this diversity in increasingly coherent education and training systems Diversity of training paths is harnessed to create more opportunities for acquisition of skills for work and life for specific target groups The role of government shifts from a major provider of training to a facilitator, regulator and monitor of training that is piloted and delivered through a variety of partners ADEA 2008 Biennale on Education in Africa Beyond Primary Education: Challenges and Approaches to Expanding Learning Opportunities in Africa 3

4. Problem statement  Issues and context of the experience or research project  Objective of the experience or research project as it relates to the theme of the session ADEA 2008 Biennale on Education in Africa Beyond Primary Education: Challenges and Approaches to Expanding Learning Opportunities in Africa 4 3a: Areas to be Elaborated 1.How to benefit from partnerships in identifying the sectoral skill needs of today and tomorrow, for local and global markets? 2.Which role for skills development within general secondary education? 3.How to validate skills and knowledge, no matter where and how they are acquired? ADEA 2008 Biennale on Education in Africa Beyond Primary Education: Challenges and Approaches to Expanding Learning Opportunities in Africa 4

5. Problem statement  Issues and context of the experience or research project  Objective of the experience or research project as it relates to the theme of the session ADEA 2008 Biennale on Education in Africa Beyond Primary Education: Challenges and Approaches to Expanding Learning Opportunities in Africa 5 3b: Areas to be Elaborated 4.How to ensure cost-effective and sustainable investment in training? 5.How to build on the richness of existing experiences in skills development? ADEA 2008 Biennale on Education in Africa Beyond Primary Education: Challenges and Approaches to Expanding Learning Opportunities in Africa 5

6. Problem statement  Issues and context of the experience or research project  Objective of the experience or research project as it relates to the theme of the session ADEA 2008 Biennale on Education in Africa Beyond Primary Education: Challenges and Approaches to Expanding Learning Opportunities in Africa 6 For a Renovated System of PPET Partner-driven Public-private partnership National qualifications framework Integrated post-primary vocational training system TVET Apprenticeship/Intermittent education (work-learn cycle) Non formal pre-vocational education… In response to development needs Local Sector-wide Rural Global In response to need for equity Out-of-school (drop outs) Girls Rural population Ex-soldiers 6 ADEA’s 2008 Biennale on Education in Africa Beyond primary education : Challenges and approaches for expanding learning opportunities in Africa