Case studies from around the globe
This publication showcases the impact of our International Skills Partnerships in ten countries across Africa and Asia. Funded through our Going Global Partnerships programme, which aims to build stronger, more inclusive, internationally connected TVET systems globally, our International Skills Partnerships work to address national priorities around skills development and employment.
Through knowledge sharing, capacity building and reciprocal visits, UK and overseas partners work together to improve pedagogy and training delivery through new and innovative approaches, enhance employer engagement to boost the relevance of TVET, enhance the employability and entrepreneurial skills of graduates, and strengthen quality assurance and curriculum development to improve the quality of TVET systems.
A key aspect of these collaborations is a focus on mutual sharing and learning. As well as strengthening TVET systems internationally, they bring a host of benefits to UK partners. These include unique professional development opportunities for staff, new knowledge and perspectives to enhance delivery, stronger recognition and international profile, and deeper relationships in key markets to support future collaboration and mobility opportunities. Whilst small scale, our International Skills Partnerships also have the potential to contribute to long-term systemic change. By addressing shared challenges, such as climate change, meeting the demands of a rapidly changing world of work, approaches to equality, diversity and inclusion, and building lasting relationships to continue collaborations beyond the project lifecycle, they ensure sustainable impact into the future. Each case study in the report demonstrates how international collaboration not only directly benefits the participants and institutions involved, but can contribute to wider system reforms and longer-term Sustainable Development Goals.
Since 2009, the British Council has funded more than 200 International Skills Partnerships between UK training providers and partners in more than 40 countries, supporting joint learning and practice sharing, whilst showcasing UK TVET expertise.
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