These include a rapidly growing population, the need for diversified economic development, the increasing importance of the service sector and the increasing impact of new technologies in defining new working areas and conditions. In order to meet the needs of the region’s labour force, TVET programmes must be tailored to meet the needs of the region’s particular socio-economic context.

The Youth Declaration on Transforming Education highlighted that young people are at the forefront of pioneering innovations, mobilizing peers and communities, and advocating for universal and quality education. Youth skills development is also at the heart of UNESCO’s Strategy for TVET 2022-2029 and its mission to transform TVET for successful and just transitions, which is highlighted on its official website UNESCO-UNEVOC. 

TVET programmes in the Arab region are being implemented in a number of ways. Arab governments are investing in programmes that are designed to develop their youth’s technical and vocational skills. Private sector employers are also creating their own TVET programmes to meet the needs of their specific industries. Additionally, a number of regional and international organizations are providing technical assistance and funding to support TVET in the region. Despite the progress that has been made, the demand for skilled labour in the Arab world remains high. This is due to a number of factors, such as the lack of job opportunities, the need to keep up with technological advances and the need to prepare youth for the world of work. To meet this demand, governments, private sector employers, and international organizations are continuing to invest in TVET.

These programmes are helping create a more skilled labour force in the region. As a result, the region is seeing an increase in employment opportunities and an improvement in the quality of life. Additionally, the programmes are providing youth with the skills they need to take advantage of the region’s growing economy.

Much has been accomplished in the Arab region, but there is still a lot of work to be done. It is important that governments, private sector employers and international organizations continue to strengthen and invest in TVET in order to ensure that youth are being provided with the necessary skills to succeed in the 21st century.

To learn more about the TVET situation in the Arab world: https://unevoc.unesco.org/home/TVET+Country+Profiles