Publications and Resources

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

UNESCO strategy 2022-2029
Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) connects education and the world of work, unlocking the potential of young people and adults for a brighter future. Yet, it is estimated that 267 million young people are not in employment, educa ...