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World youth skills day: From celebration to global competitiveness
Investing in technical, vocational, entrepreneurial, and digital skills is essential for preparing young people for the future of work shaped by AI and emerging technologies.
By Kipkirui Langat 1 month ago
World youth skills day: From celebration to global competitiveness
Meritocracy: The foundation of strong institutions and national prosperity
When merit is compromised, institutions suffer, employees become demoralised because excellence appears unrewarded, and innovation declines as competence is undervalued.
By Kipkirui Langat 1 month ago
Meritocracy: The foundation of strong institutions and national prosperity
Why more and more global leaders are turning to Beijing
From a largely rural and economically isolated country in the late 1970s, China has emerged as a global powerhouse in manufacturing, trade, infrastructure, technology, and innovation.
By Kipkirui Langat 2 months ago
Why more and more global leaders are turning to Beijing
Middle East Crisis Is a Wake-Up Call for Intra-African Trade
The ongoing Middle East crisis is rapidly exposing one of Africa's greatest economic and strategic weaknesses: dependence.
By Kipkirui Langat 2 months ago
Middle East Crisis Is a Wake-Up Call for Intra-African Trade
Skills must drive Africa's future partnerships with external actors
Africa’s future partnerships with global powers must prioritise skills development and technical training to ensure the continent can sustain industrial growth.
By Kipkirui Langat 3 months ago
Skills must drive Africa's future partnerships with external actors
World youth skills day: From celebration to global competitiveness
Investing in technical, vocational, entrepreneurial, and digital skills is essential for preparing young people for the future of work shaped by AI and emerging technologies.
By Kipkirui Langat 1 month ago
World youth skills day: From celebration to global competitiveness
Meritocracy: The foundation of strong institutions and national prosperity
When merit is compromised, institutions suffer, employees become demoralised because excellence appears unrewarded, and innovation declines as competence is undervalued.
By Kipkirui Langat 1 month ago
Meritocracy: The foundation of strong institutions and national prosperity
Why more and more global leaders are turning to Beijing
From a largely rural and economically isolated country in the late 1970s, China has emerged as a global powerhouse in manufacturing, trade, infrastructure, technology, and innovation.
By Kipkirui Langat 2 months ago
Why more and more global leaders are turning to Beijing
Middle East Crisis Is a Wake-Up Call for Intra-African Trade
The ongoing Middle East crisis is rapidly exposing one of Africa's greatest economic and strategic weaknesses: dependence.
By Kipkirui Langat 2 months ago
Middle East Crisis Is a Wake-Up Call for Intra-African Trade
Skills must drive Africa's future partnerships with external actors
Africa’s future partnerships with global powers must prioritise skills development and technical training to ensure the continent can sustain industrial growth.
By Kipkirui Langat 3 months ago
Skills must drive Africa's future partnerships with external actors
World youth skills day: From celebration to global competitiveness
Investing in technical, vocational, entrepreneurial, and digital skills is essential for preparing young people for the future of work shaped by AI and emerging technologies.
By Kipkirui Langat 1 month ago
World youth skills day: From celebration to global competitiveness
Meritocracy: The foundation of strong institutions and national prosperity
When merit is compromised, institutions suffer, employees become demoralised because excellence appears unrewarded, and innovation declines as competence is undervalued.
By Kipkirui Langat 1 month ago
Meritocracy: The foundation of strong institutions and national prosperity
Why more and more global leaders are turning to Beijing
From a largely rural and economically isolated country in the late 1970s, China has emerged as a global powerhouse in manufacturing, trade, infrastructure, technology, and innovation.
By Kipkirui Langat 2 months ago
Why more and more global leaders are turning to Beijing
Middle East Crisis Is a Wake-Up Call for Intra-African Trade
The ongoing Middle East crisis is rapidly exposing one of Africa's greatest economic and strategic weaknesses: dependence.
By Kipkirui Langat 2 months ago
Middle East Crisis Is a Wake-Up Call for Intra-African Trade
Skills must drive Africa's future partnerships with external actors
Africa’s future partnerships with global powers must prioritise skills development and technical training to ensure the continent can sustain industrial growth.
By Kipkirui Langat 3 months ago
Skills must drive Africa's future partnerships with external actors
World youth skills day: From celebration to global competitiveness
Investing in technical, vocational, entrepreneurial, and digital skills is essential for preparing young people for the future of work shaped by AI and emerging technologies.
By Kipkirui Langat 1 month ago
World youth skills day: From celebration to global competitiveness
Meritocracy: The foundation of strong institutions and national prosperity
When merit is compromised, institutions suffer, employees become demoralised because excellence appears unrewarded, and innovation declines as competence is undervalued.
By Kipkirui Langat 1 month ago
Meritocracy: The foundation of strong institutions and national prosperity
Why more and more global leaders are turning to Beijing
From a largely rural and economically isolated country in the late 1970s, China has emerged as a global powerhouse in manufacturing, trade, infrastructure, technology, and innovation.
By Kipkirui Langat 2 months ago
Why more and more global leaders are turning to Beijing
Middle East Crisis Is a Wake-Up Call for Intra-African Trade
The ongoing Middle East crisis is rapidly exposing one of Africa's greatest economic and strategic weaknesses: dependence.
By Kipkirui Langat 2 months ago
Middle East Crisis Is a Wake-Up Call for Intra-African Trade
Skills must drive Africa's future partnerships with external actors
Africa's future partnerships with global powers must prioritise skills development and technical training to ensure the continent can sustain industrial growth.
By Kipkirui Langat 3 months ago
Skills must drive Africa's future partnerships with external actors
How TVET is contributing to global labour mobility and inclusion
In recent years, there has been a growing recognition of the importance of TVET in addressing youth unemployment and fostering economic development as it can address skills gaps.
By Kipkirui Langat 1 year ago
How TVET is contributing to global labour mobility and inclusion
Taking part in WorldSkills contest step forward for TVET
The Lyon competition will be the inaugural competition for Kenya with 10 competitors in eight skills representing the country.
By Kipkirui Langat 2 years ago
Taking part in WorldSkills contest step forward for TVET
Global skills contests are key in attracting our youth to TVETs
TVET therefore is at the intersection of education and the world of work, and is expected to facilitate the insertion of individuals into the labour market, and their career progression.
By Kipkirui Langat 2 years ago
Global skills contests are key in attracting our youth to TVETs
Let us fix the trainer to realise meaningful TVET reforms
There are several factors affecting the quality of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), particularly in generating workers with qualified knowledge and skills.
By Kipkirui Langat 3 years ago
Let us fix the trainer to realise meaningful TVET reforms
We must reposition the TVETs to prepare our youths for future jobs
The issue about jobs of the future has been at the centre stage of TVET reforms globally with a focus on jobs at key sectors that present the greatest opportunity for growth
By Kipkirui Langat 3 years ago
We must reposition the TVETs to prepare our youths for future jobs
Enhance vocational training through competition in skills
Thousands of young people participate in national, regional, and international competitions that generate enthusiastic interest
By Kipkirui Langat 3 years ago
Enhance vocational training through competition in skills
How the WorldSkills competition prepares youth for world of work
Over 100 young people battled it out in 16 skills areas during the WorldSkills Africa Swakopmund (2022).
By Kipkirui Langat 4 years ago
How the WorldSkills competition prepares youth for world of work
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