To strengthen global and regional harmonization for the advancement of TVET transformation through the capacities of UNEVOC's unique global Network of specialized TVET institutions and affiliated partners, the UNESCO-UNEVOC International Centre organized a series of meetings to be held in all regions of the world. The meetings are organized following the recommendations outlined in the Shanghai Consensus, in which the role of the UNEVOC Network is highlighted as playing a key role in developing the capacities of decision-makers and practitioners, and facilitate the involvement of all stakeholders in TVET transformation and development across the globe.

The Regional Forum Latin America and the Caribbean was organized in collaboration with the Instituto Nacional de Aprendizaje (INA, Costa Rica) and took place in San José, Costa Rica. The 2-day forum provided a platform for regional and national institutions to come together and share evidence-based promising practices and initiatives that aim to tackle youth employment and address environmental challenges in the Latin America and Caribbean region.