Publications and Resources

In this issue, among others: * CFIT III project: Unlocking youth potential across Africa * Strengthening TVET systems in Côte d’Ivoire * Opportunities in green transition and AI * Greening TVET for community engagement * Updates from the UNEV ...

May 2026
The Inter-Agency Group on Technical and Vocational Education and Training (IAG-TVET) was convened by UNESCO in 2008 to ensure a good coordination of activities by the key international organizations involved in the delivery of policy advice, programm ...

In this issue, among others: * Information about the Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) programme * Skills development in Uzbekistan * Kick-off of ‘Supporting TVET for a just and green transition’ project, * Publication of 16 new inn ...

UNESCO-UNEVOC in action
This report provides a comprehensive summary of the activities of the UNESCO-UNEVOC International Centre for TVET from 2024 to 2025. It highlights UNESCO-UNEVOC’s continued support to Member States in strengthening and transforming TVET systems, wi ...

In this issue, among others: * Information about the UNEVOC Network Coaction Initiative * Launch of UNESCO-UNEVOC's Gender Equality and Social Inclusion programme * Greening TVET system implementation in Nepal, Senegal and Thailand * Greening TVE ...

A guide for sector planners
In 2024, an estimated 116 million people required humanitarian assistance due to conflicts, climate change and public health emergencies (UN OCHA Annual Report, 2024). Amid escalating global crises, the education and training sector needs to respond ...

Newsletter - December 2025
This edition, the Inter-Agency Group is casting its spotlight on activities implemented in the Asia-Pacific region, as the second IAG-TVET meeting takes place on the 2 December 2025, in Manila, hosted by the Asian Development Bank. In this Newslet ...

Embracing digitalization, greening and migration trends
There is an urgent need to expand the skilled workforce and promote green practices in the building and construction industry. The sector, currently employing approximately 7 per cent of the global working population, accounts for over a third of glo ...

In this issue, among others: * Launch of the Global Skills Tracker * BILT Atlas updated with new scoping studies on Europe * Reports on a microlearning programme: Empowering youth for the green transition and on a training of trainers programme on ...

World Youth Skills Day 2025
Drawing on insights from over 4,000 respondents across 128 countries, this survey report examines how young people are navigating both the opportunities and challenges of the digital era. While 62% of youth are already using AI in real-world contexts ...

Discussion paper
Migration is increasing due to political and economic instability, with the Arab States experiencing a substantial rise in refugees, migrants, and internally displaced persons. In response, this study, initiated by UNESCO-UNEVOC in collaboration with ...

This guide provides actionable strategies for building inclusive TVET systems. It promotes collaboration among NGOs, private sector actors and education providers to ensure no learner is left behind. This hands-on guide shows how to move beyond ident ...

Cedefop-UNEVOC practical guide 4
This publication is the fourth in a series of practical Cedefop skills anticipation guides for policymakers, analysts, and expert professionals. The three previous guides presented a rich mosaic of conventional and emerging methods for identifying te ...

UNESCO-UNEVOC/Cedefop practical guide Vol 1
This practical guidance was developed jointly by UNESCO-UNEVOC and Cedefop, with contributions from experts and partners in TVET. The online resource offers solutions for enhancing a TVET system's response to meet the needs for the green transition. ...

Examples from Africa, Asia and Europe
This publication presents 10 Innovation and Learning Practices that were selected based on their contribution to identifying new qualifications and competencies in an efficient manner, integrating them into appealing curricula and training regulation ...

From industry trends to competencies within TVET
This publication proposes approaches to facilitate the dual transition in hospitality and tourism, structured around the identification of emerging green and digital competencies in a timely manner, their integration into future-oriented curricula, a ...

Transforming TVET for the Future
This report provides a comprehensive summary of the activities of the UNESCO-UNEVOC International Centre for TVET during the 2022-2023 biennium. It highlights UNESCO-UNEVOC’s commitment to assisting Member States in improving their TVET systems, wi ...

The Global Education Coalition in action
As we embark on our fifth year, the Global Education Coalition (GEC) continues to work together in support of Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG 4). From our four flagship missions in education to successfully launching the Digital Transformation Co ...

UNESCO-UNEVOC medium-term strategy 2024-2026
The UNESCO-UNEVOC medium-term strategy for 2024 to 2026 (MTS IV) sets out a roadmap to elevate technical and vocational education and training (TVET) for a just and sustainable future and empower TVET institutions to address the demands of digital, g ...

Focus on teachers
Setting SDG 4 benchmarks is a novel process. It has involved countries specifying their contribution to the achievement of the global targets based on their national plans and policies. Overall, 79% of countries have submitted benchmarks, or national ...

Publicly available generative AI (GenAI) tools are rapidly emerging, and the release of iterative versions is outpacing the adaptation of national regulatory frameworks. The absence of national regulations on GenAI in most countries leaves the data p ...

Empowering youth for a sustainable future
Technological advancements and shifting labour market dynamics increasingly call for agile and adaptable skillsets. It is crucial that we empower young people to navigate these changes effectively. Technical and vocational education and training (TVE ...

Technology in education: A tool on whose terms?
The adoption of digital technology has resulted in many changes in education and learning, yet it is debatable whether technology has transformed education as many claim. The application of digital technology varies by community and socioeconomic lev ...

Principles and practice in low- and middle- income countries
A broken link between technical and vocational education and training (TVET) systems and labor markets prevents TVET from delivering on its promise in low- and middle-income countries. With its unique focus on workforc ...

Technological advancements and digitalization are profoundly reshaping our work and lifestyle, business models and operations, and government policy choices. Digital transformation in technical and vocational education and training (TVET) is the plan ...