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Day 1 of the UNESCO-UNEVOC International Forum
From 14 to 16 November 2012, the UNESCO-UNEVOC International Centre is organizing a three-day International Forum on ‘The Role of the UNEVOC Network in Transforming TVET for a Sustainable Future’ in Bonn, Germany. The Forum is also organized to commemorate UNEVOC’s 10 year anniversary.
On Day 1 of the three-day Forum, over 100 delegates from over 50 countries gathered together to share their knowledge and commitment to TVET development worldwide.
In the opening ceremony, Dr. Michael Worbs, German Ambassador to UNESCO, presented a keynote speech in which he stressed the importance of investing in TVET to empower individuals to become active members of society.
Ms Angelica-Maria Kappel, Deputy Mayor of City Bonn, emphasized the key role that TVET plays in sustainable development and lifelong learning. Ms Birgit Thomann from the Federal Institute for Vocational Education and Training (BIBB) represented the German Commission for UNESCO and stated in her opening address that TVET lays a solid foundation providing young people with life skills. Mr Borhene Chakroun, Head of the TVET section at UNESCO, congratulated UNEVOC for their 10 years of dedication to put TVET higher on the education agenda. Finally, Mr Shyamal Majumdar, Head of UNESCO-UNEVOC, acknowledged the many challenges and opportunities of TVET, and advocated for more action in developing TVET that is relevant, accessible and lifelong. He concluded by welcoming participants for “the long journey of TVET successes”.
The 3rd international TVET Congress
held in Shanghai, China, lead to the Shanghai Consensus which advocates for strengthening the policy dialogue and capacity building among Member States at the national, regional and international levels. This three-day Forum is convened to highlight the role of the UNEVOC Network in improving the quality and relevance of TVET for a sustainable future.
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