Technical and vocational education and training (TVET), in general, equips workforce with lifelong and technical skills that are required from employers. One of the ways to finance TVET is by setting up a dedicated fund for skills development, known as skills development fund.

This presentation talks about the issues and challenges in skills development in the Asia Pacific. It also outlines some of UNESCO's initiatives to promote skills development, cases on information, communication, and technology (ICT) for innovative skills development. It also shares recommendations on how to effectively use ICT for skills development, keeping in mind readiness in the strategic, organizational, technical, pedagogical, and operational aspects.

This presentation discusses different pathways for women to successfully engage in formal Technical Vocational Education and Training, decent work, and expand their learning opportunities. It highlights the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) as a powerful and empowering tool that has a key role to play in supporting lifelong learning.

This presentation provides an overview of the Government of Cambodia’s economic and labor strategy. It also examines the technological and vocational education and training system in the country, including reforms and key policy directions initiated by the government. The key challenges on skills development in Cambodia are enumerated.

This presentation discusses the key reforms on technical and vocational education and training policies, and major strategies for skills development in Sri Lanka. The rationale for creating a National System of Vocational Qualifications is explained. It also enumerates common challenges in skills training and suggested paths for future skills development.

This paper highlights the key messages coming from a rare combination of global reports on the different aspects of skills, work, and jobs. It also flags some of the existing implications for skills development policies in Asia.

This presentation highlights the key messages coming from a rare combination of global reports on the different aspects of skills, work, and jobs. It also flags up some of the existing implications for skills development policies in Asia.