Martin-Christian Kent

International TVET consultant, labour market and organisational researcher. Interested in the relationship between TVET & Trade, productivity and development

[ITC Gambia @ITC_Gambia]

This week, @ITCNews is organising an #ECOWAS regional training on

🔹Trade Competitiveness
🔹Regional Value Chain Analysis

This training targeting trade professionals from 8 West African countries is part of a Regional WACOMP Programme funded by the #EU.

[ILO Horn of Africa @AddisIlo]

The ILO supported the establishment of the first Sector Skills Body (SSB) in Ethiopia in collaboration with the 🇪🇹 Ministry of Labour and Skills, the public and private sectors, and trade unions. This first SSB is for the agro-processing sector in 🇪🇹 #SkillsDevelopment

[Monari, Peter Joseph Ph.D @MonariPeterJ]

I am happy to be part of this process "Enhancing Climate Change Education: The Role of the Greening Curriculum Guidance" @UNESCO
Let us integrate it into TVET institutions. @worlddidac @TVETJournal @UNICEF @UNICEFKenya @ShaheenSnilofer @giz_gmbh @bodo_immink

[Skills and Lifelong Learning @ILO_SKILLS]

.@ILO Recommendation on Quality #Apprenticeships helps young people across the world improve their #skills aligned with labour market needs and their aspirations. Hear what researchers and policymakers say about the new standard at this int’l conference: https://t.co/xpztdS9a7c

[ILO Publications @ILOPubs]

This @ILO report evaluates the institutional and labour relations regimes in six African countries: Cameroon, Ghana, Kenya, Morocco, Mozambique, and South Africa. It focuses on promoting decent work conditions for subnational government workers.
https://t.co/ZbxtpsnQK9

[Adam Bowers @AdamBowers7]

📢New @ILO report launched at #COP28

📗It finds that with policies designed to achieve a #JustTransition, the Middle-East and North Africa region could create 10 million new jobs by 2050 through decarbonization and green industrial growth.

✅Read more👇
https://t.co/8jbtBpIzBg

[Martin-Christian Kent @MartinCKent]

Richly deserved

[InSIST Global @InSISTGlobal]

Our CEO, Dr. Jorjoh Ndure-Tambedou, received the prestigious Pan African Changemaker Order of Merit, at the 8th Pan African Humanitarian Investment Summit, a testament to an outstanding contribution in business and a continued support & contribution in African Humanitarian causes

[Nic Dakin MP @NicDakin55]

Thank you to everyone getting behind Scunthorpe United. Our petition is to show solidarity and encourage all those able to help bring about a good outcome to do the right thing. #UTI https://t.co/S8YFSdFPIJ

[Naomi Clayton @NaomiClaytonUK]

New ESS data shows employer investment in training continues to flatline, with employers spending 26% less than they were in 2005.

This is holding back productivity and individual opportunity – and improvements in living standards.

Short 🧵

[Martin-Christian Kent @MartinCKent]

@Moherst_GMB This is fantastic news. I remember when this was just an empty shell. It will provide real practical opportunities for the local community

[Martin-Christian Kent @MartinCKent]

@katiekinnear123 @GuildfordLib Well deserved, we are fortunate to have such a broadly stocked and friendly library in Guildford

[Katiekinnear123 @katiekinnear123]

Such lovely news, and a well deserved win for @GuildfordLib - fabulous team of staff who always go above and beyond 🎉🎉🎉

[UNESCO-UIL @UIL]

Since 2018, over half of countries 🌐 have seen increased participation in adult learning & education. However, challenges persist as adult education fails to reach those who need it the most.

More in our Global Report on Adult Learning & Education 👉🏾 https://t.co/KtBH5ifMMG

[ILO Employment Policies @ILO_EMP_Policy]

Join us on 29 August for our next episode of the #Skills Bridge Masterclass Series where we will focus on ensuring the effectiveness and sustainability of Sector Skills Bodies in different country and regional contexts.

Register👉: https://t.co/BhbiMaTAlD

[World Bank Education & Skills @WBG_Education]

Hope for students and more schools in #Iraq!

Educating children & youth is Iraq's most important development challenge. Indeed, it can lead the country to a sustainable development path & improved welfare for all its citizens.

Learn more: https://t.co/IxPejqZ7Ki

#Education

[Education 2030 @Education2030UN]

Technology offers an education lifeline for millions but excludes many more.

Access to education is still grossly unequal.

Currently, 85% of countries have laws or policies to improve school or learner connectivity.

Learn more: https://t.co/uzVt6uXaH0

#TechOnOurTerms

[ILO Publications @ILOPubs]

#Skills development and #lifelonglearning are two key ways to further employability, #socialjustice, and sustainable development.

This new @ILO report offers policy options to improve access and participation.

https://t.co/GVHkJbYqBU

@ILO_SKILLS
@ILOAsiaPacific

[Sanna Camara™ @San_Camar]

My boy among the #TeamGambia Chefs that swoop gold at the International cuisine competition held in Nigeria this week for Jollof Rice!
"The Gambia takes the crown in the African signature cuisine competition and wins gold in the 2023 vegan showdown! 🇬🇲🍽️"
Source: @visitthegambia

[World Bank Education & Skills @WBG_Education]

According to a joint survey of 34 Sub-Saharan African countries, only 3 were implementing long-term remedial measures to protect learning.

Find out why countries need to #RecoverEducation, accelerate learning, and #EndLearningPoverty.

Replay our event: https://t.co/mMHQrhjGyU

[Secka1 @Sbaye1]

@ITC_Gambia, we continue to deliver on our commitments to Government, BSOs and MSMEs in The Gambia. It was with honor that I lead ITC’s technical and financial support to Gambia’s Labour Force Survey 2023. A big congratulations to @GBoS and @MoTIEBanjul