This publication contains the final report of a UNESCO International Workshop on Technical and Vocational Education for Rural Development: Delivery Patterns which was held in Ottawa, Canada, from 17-20 September 1996. It contains a few country discussion papers selected from the participants’ contributions. The report looks at: trends and impacts on rural economies; benefits of technical and vocational education and training (TVET); refocusing the role of TVET; delivery of TVET for rural development. Recommendations to member states and to UNESCO are included.