The technical and vocational education and training (TVET) sector in Sri Lanka is reforming at sector level because of strong early champions in the Ministry of Finance and Planning (MoFP) and, subsequently, change agents at sector level with strong network and knowledge both about the MoFP and the sector agencies. Initial roadmaps for reform produced by technical assistance were slowly taken over by government and modified to a better fit to the context.

Engaging poor famers to address critical agricultural issues in Viet Nam leads to higher productivity and exports.

The agriculture sector in Viet Nam was highly fragmented, with low investments and ineffective linkage among research, extension services, and support facilities. Traditional top-down approach had also led to the sector’s failure to tap local farming know-how. This knowledge showcase illustrates how engaging poor farmers in improving agriculture productivity and incomes can yield successful results.

This presentation provides an overview of the global maritime industry. It also explains the concept of sustainable shipping. The Philippine maritime industry, the leading provider of maritime professionals that supplies 25% of the world’s seafarers, is discussed.

This presentation identifies a few global trends with respect to ICTs. It also suggests ways on how countries and institutions could respond to ensure skills are developed to take advantage of these trends. The Commonwealth of Learning’s focus on Learning for Development is shared.

This presentation shares the teaching factory concept, a practice and application-oriented training approach utilized by Batam State Polytechnic in Indonesia that combines the learning and real working environment. The benefits and advantages of this type of educational method are explained.