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Swisscontact Skills Development and TVET Reform

Indonesia, Uganda, Cambodia, Bangladesh, and 30+ countries, Multi-Regional

Swisscontact implements skills development programs across developing countries focusing on behavior change through learner-centered pedagogy, soft skills integration, and private sector engagement. Programs like Swiss Skills for Competitiveness (SS4C) in Indonesia integrate dual Vocational Education and Training elements. In Uganda, the organization works to change societal perceptions that deter youth from practical trades despite high labor market demand. Curricula include green skills, digital skills, and entrepreneurship.

Behavior Goal

Shift attitudes toward practical vocational skills and build action competence for workplace success through learner-centered training

Methods & Approaches

Service Delivery Integration

Implementers & Partners

  • Swisscontact
  • National TVET Authorities
  • Private Sector Partners

Donors & Sponsors

  • Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC)
  • Private Sector

Key Takeaways

  • 1Shift from teacher-centered to learner-centered pedagogy critical
  • 2Action competence enables response to complex workplace situations
  • 3Private sector engagement ensures market-relevant curriculum
  • 4Addressing societal bias against vocational trades essential for uptake
  • 5Green skills and digital skills integrated into reformed curricula

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