Conference Program
8:30 – 9:30AM
1.1 Welcome & Introduction
Opening remarks, participant orientation, and an overview of the Academy goals and flow for the week.
9:30 - 10:00AM
1.2 Keynote: Skills, Jobs & the African Economy
A macro view of how skills development links to productivity, employment, and inclusive growth.
10:00 10:15AM
Interactive Coffee Break
Guided networking with prompts to connect across countries and roles.
10:15 - 10:45AM
1.3 Skills Systems in Africa Under Pressure
Snapshot of trends and stressorsdemographics, technology, and funding, shaping reforms.
10:45 - 12:15
1.4 Understanding Skills Demand from Priority Industries
Industry voices unpack current and near-term skills needs and practical collaboration models.
12:00 1:15PM
Lunch
1:15 - 2:45PM
1.5 High-Level Ministerial Panel: Leadership & Collaboration
Ministers and senior officials discuss policy levers, inter-agency coordination, and partnerships.
2:45 - 3:00PM
Interactive Coffee Break
3:00 - 4:30PM
1.6 Technical Panel: TVET Governance & Industry Engagement
Principles, operating models, and case studies to align governance with employer demand.
4:30 - 5:00PM
1.7 Country Learning Reflection
Structured debrief to capture insights and implications for country action plans.
5:00 - 6:00PM
Cocktail, Cultural Activities & Expo Launch
Informal exchange with exhibitors and a showcase of country and partner initiatives.
8:30 - 10:00AM
2.1 Technical Panel: Demand-Driven, Quality-Assured TVET
How to design curricula, assessments, and QA processes anchored in labor-market needs.
10:00–11:30AM
2.2 Technical Panel: Innovative & Sustainable TVET Financing
Blended models, levy schemes, and performance-based approaches that scale what works.
11:30–11:45AM
Interactive Coffee Break
11:15–12:45
2.3 Technical Panel: Pathways, QFs, RPL & Micro-Credentials
Building flexible pathways that recognize prior learning and stackable skills
12:45–1:45PM
Lunch
1:15 - 2:45PM
2.4 Parallel Breakouts
Choose one track to dive deeper into design and delivery:
2.4a Secondary TVET — Expanding Access
Lessons on integrating TVET in secondary education to widen participation.2.4b Pathways to Higher Vocational Education
Strategies to develop higher-order skills and enhance TVET attractiveness.2.4c Advancing Work-Based Learning & School-to-Work
Apprenticeships, internships, and employer partnerships that smooth transitions.2.4d Monitoring & Evaluating TVET Outcomes
Outcome metrics, tracer studies, and using data for continuous improvement.
3:15–3:30PM
Interactive Coffee Break
3:30–4:00PM
2.5 Country Learning Reflection
Synthesize takeaways to inform country priorities and action planning.
4:00–5:30PM
2.6 Country Team Work on Action Plans
Teams draft or refine goals, owners, milestones, and resource needs.
5:30–6:30PM
Expo
Evening engagement with solution providers and peer programs.
9:00AM–3:00PM
3.1 Field Visits
On-site learning
3:00–3:30PM
Short Break
3:30–4:00PM
Interactive Coffee Break
3:00 - 4:30PM
3.2 Technical Panel: EASTRIP - Building Strong TVET Institutions
How autonomy and partnerships drive institutional performance and regional relevance.
5:30–6:30PM
Expo
9:00 – 10:30AM
4.1 Technical Panel: Digital Transformation in TVET
What to teach (digital, AI, green tech skills) and how to deliver (edtech, labs, partnerships).
10:30 – 11:00AM
Interactive Coffee Break
11:00AM – 12:30PM
4.2 Technical Panel: Global Skills Partnership
Models for cross-border training and mobility aligned with ethical recruitment and mutual benefit.
12:30 – 1:30PM
Lunch
1:30 – 3:00PM
4.3 Country Action Plan Presentations
Countries present their plans, feedback panel responds on feasibility and impact.
3:00 – 3:30PM
4.4 From Insights to Action
Converting lessons into next-step commitments—what happens in the next 90 days.
3:30 – 4:00PM
Interactive Coffee Break
4:00 – 5:00PM
4.5 WB Africa Regional Skills & SIRA MPA Framework
Overview of the framework and an invitation to join upcoming regional initiatives.
5:00 – 5:30PM
4.6 Closing Reflections & Next Steps
Final synthesis, acknowledgments, and participation certificates (if applicable).
5:30 – 7:00PM
4.7 Closing Ceremony & Dinner Reception
Celebration and networking to cement partnerships and implementation coalitions.