Articles on the topic
Informal learning and its recognition: A comparative overview of South Africa and Ghana
In South Africa and Ghana, learning often takes place outside of institutions, and qualifications are not recognized. Both countries aim to increase the recognition of informally acquired qualifications to promote employment. Dr. Ralf Hermann and Julia Olesen analyze the political approaches to this issue.
Cooperation priority: teaching staff – a key to more attractive vocational education and training in South Africa
One challenge in vocational education and training is to make vocational teaching staff fit for the future of the training and working world. This topic is at the heart of German-South African vocational education and training cooperation. During a workshop, both countries exchanged possible solutions.
GOVET publication on sustainability in vocational education and training
In cooperation with international partners GOVET has produced a publication on the topic of sustainability in vocational education. What role does the topic play at a political level? How can sustainability be considered in the vocational practice? What best practices are there from other countries?