Researchers Corner

A collection of academic papers, research reports, case studies and analytical frameworks designed to support researchers in advancing skills development knowledge.

Researchers Corner

A collection of academic papers, research reports, case studies and analytical frameworks designed to support researchers in advancing skills development knowledge.

EVIDENCE-BASED RESEARCH DRIVES INNOVATION IN SKILLS DEVELOPMENT.

Access the latest research and contribute to the knowledge base that shapes Africa's skills transformation.

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The Private Sector and Youth Skills and Employment Programs in Low- and Middle-Income Countries

Entrepreneurship and informal sector formalisationIndustrial, technical and vocational trainingDigital skills & future of work

2015

The Private Sector and Youth Skills and Employment Programs in Low- and Middle-Income Countries

This RAND Corporation study analyses how private sector actors engage in youth skills and employment programmes in low- and middle-income countries. It reviews evidence on training, entrepreneurship, wage subsidies, and employment services, highlighting the effectiveness of public-private partnerships and offering lessons for policymakers on leveraging firms’ participation for youth employment.

Report/Data| English

Recommendation on Technical and Vocational Education and Training (2015) – Results of the Second Consultation of Member States on the Implementation of the UNESCO TVET Recommendation, 2019–2022

Industrial, technical and vocational trainingHuman Capital DevelopmentGovernance

2024

Recommendation on Technical and Vocational Education and Training (2015) – Results of the Second Consultation of Member States on the Implementation of the UNESCO TVET Recommendation, 2019–2022

This UNESCO report synthesises findings from 87 Member States on their progress implementing the 2015 TVET Recommendation between 2019 & 2022. It reviews policies, governance, quality assurance, staff development, qualifications systems, and inclusion, with emphasis on digitalisation, greening TVET, and lifelong learning. The report highlights regional disparities, lessons learned, and future recommendations for aligning TVET with sustainable development.

Report/Data| English

Good Practice

GovernanceHuman Capital Development

2024

Making Better Use of Migrants’ Skills

Examines wage and employment outcomes for migrants in Australia, identifying barriers such as poor recognition of qualifications, English-language proficiency, and discrimination. Provides recommendations to improve productivity and inclusion.

Report/Data| English

Mozambique Summary Findings Report – Identifying & Addressing Stigma and Discriminatory Practices towards Learners and Workers with Disabilities in Public TVETs

GovernanceHuman Capital DevelopmentIndustrial, technical and vocational training

2024

Mozambique Summary Findings Report – Identifying & Addressing Stigma and Discriminatory Practices towards Learners and Workers with Disabilities in Public TVETs

A case study of the IFPELAC TVET Centre, Mozambique, assessing stigma and discrimination against learners and workers with disabilities and offering action plans for inclusion.

Case Study| English

Good Practice

SDG 4 Scorecard – Progress Report on National Benchmarks in Africa

Human Capital DevelopmentGovernance

2024

SDG 4 Scorecard – Progress Report on National Benchmarks in Africa

Tracks African countries’ progress towards their national education benchmarks under SDG 4. Highlights achievements and gaps in completion rates, foundational learning, gender equality, and TVET.

Report/Data| English

Meeting Skill Needs for the Global Green Transition – A Role for Labour Migration?

Green skills / sustainabilityIndustrial, technical and vocational trainingHuman Capital Development

2024

Meeting Skill Needs for the Global Green Transition – A Role for Labour Migration?

Explores the potential role of international labour migration in addressing skill shortages in the green transition. It discusses mobility partnerships, recognition of green skills, and policy frameworks to ensure fair and sustainable outcomes.

Policy Brief| English

Good Practice

Innovation and Learning Practices in TVET from the Hospitality and Tourism Sector – Examples from Africa, Asia and Europe

Green skills / sustainabilityDigital skills & future of workIndustrial, technical and vocational training

2024

Innovation and Learning Practices in TVET from the Hospitality and Tourism Sector – Examples from Africa, Asia and Europe

A compendium of innovative TVET practices in hospitality and tourism, showcasing green and digital transitions through case studies in Africa, Asia, and Europe.

Toolkit/Guide| English

Good Practice

Ecosystem Mapping of Innovation Entrepreneurship at South African TVETs

Industrial, technical and vocational trainingEntrepreneurship and informal sector formalisationDigital skills & future of work

2024

Ecosystem Mapping of Innovation Entrepreneurship at South African TVETs

Maps the innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem in South Africa’s TVET sector, highlighting opportunities, gaps, and recommendations for fostering entrepreneurship and innovation capacity.

Report/Data| English

Good Practice

African Continental TVET Strategy 2025–2034 for Sustainable Development, Social Justice and Employability for All

Industrial, technical and vocational trainingGovernanceHuman Capital Development

2024

African Continental TVET Strategy 2025–2034 for Sustainable Development, Social Justice and Employability for All

The African Continental TVET Strategy 2025–2034 outlines a roadmap for inclusive, sustainable, and future-ready TVET systems across Africa, emphasising employability, equity, and social justice.

Framework/Standard| French

Good Practice

Closing the Institutional Gap – Perspectives on the Circular Economy from Selected African TVET Institutions

Green skills / sustainabilityIndustrial, technical and vocational trainingEntrepreneurship and informal sector formalisation

2024

Closing the Institutional Gap – Perspectives on the Circular Economy from Selected African TVET Institutions

A study showcasing how African TVET institutions are integrating circular economy principles into curricula, training, and partnerships with industry. Provides case studies and recommendations.

Report/Data| English

Good Practice

Towards a Performance Management Framework for TVET Lecturers in South Africa

Industrial, technical and vocational trainingHuman Capital DevelopmentGovernance

2024

Towards a Performance Management Framework for TVET Lecturers in South Africa

Proposes a structured performance management framework tailored to TVET lecturers to improve teaching quality, accountability, and alignment with labour market needs.

Framework/Standard| English

Competing for Talent – What Role Can Employment- and Skills-Based Mobility Projects Play?

GovernanceHuman Capital Development

2024

Competing for Talent – What Role Can Employment- and Skills-Based Mobility Projects Play?

Examines global labour mobility projects and their role in addressing skill shortages. Focuses on how skills-based migration can meet labour market demand while ensuring fair employment outcomes.

Report/Data| English

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EVIDENCE-BASED RESEARCH DRIVES INNOVATION IN SKILLS DEVELOPMENT.

Resources for Researchers

The Private Sector and Youth Skills and Employment Programs in Low- and Middle-Income Countries

Recommendation on Technical and Vocational Education and Training (2015) – Results of the Second Consultation of Member States on the Implementation of the UNESCO TVET Recommendation, 2019–2022

Making Better Use of Migrants’ Skills

Mozambique Summary Findings Report – Identifying & Addressing Stigma and Discriminatory Practices towards Learners and Workers with Disabilities in Public TVETs

SDG 4 Scorecard – Progress Report on National Benchmarks in Africa

Meeting Skill Needs for the Global Green Transition – A Role for Labour Migration?

Innovation and Learning Practices in TVET from the Hospitality and Tourism Sector – Examples from Africa, Asia and Europe

Ecosystem Mapping of Innovation Entrepreneurship at South African TVETs

African Continental TVET Strategy 2025–2034 for Sustainable Development, Social Justice and Employability for All

Closing the Institutional Gap – Perspectives on the Circular Economy from Selected African TVET Institutions

Towards a Performance Management Framework for TVET Lecturers in South Africa

Competing for Talent – What Role Can Employment- and Skills-Based Mobility Projects Play?

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The Private Sector and Youth Skills and Employment Programs in Low- and Middle-Income Countries

Recommendation on Technical and Vocational Education and Training (2015) – Results of the Second Consultation of Member States on the Implementation of the UNESCO TVET Recommendation, 2019–2022

Making Better Use of Migrants’ Skills

Mozambique Summary Findings Report – Identifying & Addressing Stigma and Discriminatory Practices towards Learners and Workers with Disabilities in Public TVETs

SDG 4 Scorecard – Progress Report on National Benchmarks in Africa

Meeting Skill Needs for the Global Green Transition – A Role for Labour Migration?

Innovation and Learning Practices in TVET from the Hospitality and Tourism Sector – Examples from Africa, Asia and Europe

Ecosystem Mapping of Innovation Entrepreneurship at South African TVETs

African Continental TVET Strategy 2025–2034 for Sustainable Development, Social Justice and Employability for All

Closing the Institutional Gap – Perspectives on the Circular Economy from Selected African TVET Institutions

Towards a Performance Management Framework for TVET Lecturers in South Africa

Competing for Talent – What Role Can Employment- and Skills-Based Mobility Projects Play?

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Researchers Corner

EVIDENCE-BASED RESEARCH DRIVES INNOVATION IN SKILLS DEVELOPMENT.

Resources for Researchers

The Private Sector and Youth Skills and Employment Programs in Low- and Middle-Income Countries

Recommendation on Technical and Vocational Education and Training (2015) – Results of the Second Consultation of Member States on the Implementation of the UNESCO TVET Recommendation, 2019–2022

Making Better Use of Migrants’ Skills

Mozambique Summary Findings Report – Identifying & Addressing Stigma and Discriminatory Practices towards Learners and Workers with Disabilities in Public TVETs

SDG 4 Scorecard – Progress Report on National Benchmarks in Africa

Meeting Skill Needs for the Global Green Transition – A Role for Labour Migration?

Innovation and Learning Practices in TVET from the Hospitality and Tourism Sector – Examples from Africa, Asia and Europe

Ecosystem Mapping of Innovation Entrepreneurship at South African TVETs

African Continental TVET Strategy 2025–2034 for Sustainable Development, Social Justice and Employability for All

Closing the Institutional Gap – Perspectives on the Circular Economy from Selected African TVET Institutions

Towards a Performance Management Framework for TVET Lecturers in South Africa

Competing for Talent – What Role Can Employment- and Skills-Based Mobility Projects Play?

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The Private Sector and Youth Skills and Employment Programs in Low- and Middle-Income Countries

Recommendation on Technical and Vocational Education and Training (2015) – Results of the Second Consultation of Member States on the Implementation of the UNESCO TVET Recommendation, 2019–2022

Making Better Use of Migrants’ Skills

Mozambique Summary Findings Report – Identifying & Addressing Stigma and Discriminatory Practices towards Learners and Workers with Disabilities in Public TVETs

SDG 4 Scorecard – Progress Report on National Benchmarks in Africa

Meeting Skill Needs for the Global Green Transition – A Role for Labour Migration?

Innovation and Learning Practices in TVET from the Hospitality and Tourism Sector – Examples from Africa, Asia and Europe

Ecosystem Mapping of Innovation Entrepreneurship at South African TVETs

African Continental TVET Strategy 2025–2034 for Sustainable Development, Social Justice and Employability for All

Closing the Institutional Gap – Perspectives on the Circular Economy from Selected African TVET Institutions

Towards a Performance Management Framework for TVET Lecturers in South Africa

Competing for Talent – What Role Can Employment- and Skills-Based Mobility Projects Play?

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