Don Bosco Tech Africa

02/09/2026

01/09/2026

26/08/2026

Don Bosco Tech Africa brings you key insights from the Addis Ababa Conference on Accelerating Domestication of the Continental TVET Strategy (2025–2034).
Read the full article: https://dbtechafrica.org/conference-on-accelerating-the-domestication-of-the-continental-tvet-strategy-2025-2034/

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25/08/2026

The Ministry of Labor, skill and Innovation says the introduction of Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) in the country is very critical to Malawi 2063 development agenda.

Speaking during a stakeholders’ workshop of RPL in Mponela on Monday, Director of Administration George Mwasinga said the initiative creates opportunities for workers to improve their employment prospects.

He said Malawi has taken a significant step towards bringing skills acquired outside formal classrooms into the national qualifications system.

According to Mwasinga the programme recognizes skills gained through experience by certifying workers through the Technical, Entrepreneurial and Vocational Education and Training Authority (TEVETA).

On her part, Edina Chimpeni, Don Bosco Tech Africa, local project officer said the programme has help experienced workers without formal qualifications gain nationally recognized certification and improve their access to economic opportunities.

Chimpeni further said Don Bosco Tech is committed to pump in the funds that are needed to make sure that as a nation we have this framework in place that will help contributes directly to the country’s long-term development ambitions.

“We are looking at the development, Don Bosco Tech Africa is there to pump in the funds that are needed to make sure that as a nation we have this framework in place, that will join all other tools together at national level

Employers Consultative association of Malawi (ECAM) Executive director Gorge Khakhi urged employers to should support the recognition of prior learning initiative because we have a lot of people with lots of skills that we can use in our work places and improve productivity

“Therefore, if they have certification for those skills it means we will be encouraging them and promote them to work in those industry, thousands of people with skills but are not recognized by recognize them we are creating employment, people with skills do increase productivity in business.

“Most of our workers especially those who are in informal economy, they don’t have relevant skills that are actually required by employers, so we believe that this framework will then be able to bring these workers with appropriate skills so that they are to be relevant in the industry,” according to Malawi Congress and trade union representative Limbani Kachale.

The Government of Malawi, through the Ministry of Labour, Skills and Innovation, launched the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) initiative in 2021 to formally recognize skills acquired through informal and non-formal learning pathways.

19/08/2026

On the sidelines of the ongoing Conference on Accelerating Domestication of the Continental TVET Strategy (2025–2034), Don Bosco Tech Africa joined a high-level engagement bringing together TVET leaders and partners from across Africa during a courtesy call on H.E. Prof. Gaspard Banyankimbona, Commissioner for Education, Science, Technology and Innovation (ESTI) of the African Union Commission (AUC), at the AU Headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on Tuesday, 18 August 2026.
Led by Hon. Ousman Sillah, Secretary General of SASASNET, the delegation engaged with the Commissioner on priorities for strengthening TVET systems, advancing skills development, and fostering collaboration towards the implementation of the Continental TVET Strategy.
Representing Don Bosco Tech Africa was Br. John Ngigi Njuguna, Deputy Director, alongside leaders and representatives from , Sierra Leone, , , , Kenya National Federation of Jua Kali Associations and other partners.
The engagement reinforced the importance of strong partnerships, shared learning and coordinated action in advancing quality, inclusive and relevant TVET systems that respond to Africa’s development priorities and expand opportunities for young people.
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17/08/2026

The Conference on Accelerating Domestication of the Continental TVET Strategy (2025–2034) officially kicked off today at the African Union Headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Leaders, policymakers, practitioners, industry partners, development partners, innovators, and youth representatives from across Africa and beyond have come together to advance stronger, harmonised, and future-ready TVET systems.
The conversations have begun. The ideas are flowing. Now, it is time to Align, Transform, and Act.



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16/08/2026

Finally this is happening tomorrow. See you in Addis either physically or virtually.

Conference on Accelerating Domestication of the Continental TVET Strategy (2025 - 2034)

Don Bosco Tech Africa, in collaboration with the African Union Department of Education, Science, Technology and Innovation, is convening a high level conference that will bring together TVET leaders, policymakers, development partners, industry representatives, educators, innovators, and young people from across Africa and beyond to advance the implementation of the Continental TVET Strategy.
Held under the theme, "Empowering Africa's Youth through Harmonised and Strengthened TVET Systems for Sustainable Development," the conference forms part of the Don Bosco Tech Africa Annual Stakeholders Assembly (ASA). It is convened under the Global Programme Phase II, a multi country initiative supported by Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) Germany and Don Bosco Mondo, which is dedicated to strengthening sustainable, inclusive, and future oriented TVET systems across Africa.

The conference will provide a platform for sharing experiences, strengthening partnerships, and identifying practical actions that will accelerate the implementation of Africa's Continental TVET Strategy while equipping young people with the competencies and skills needed for sustainable development and the future of work.

📆 17 to 21 August 2026
📍 African Union Headquarters, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

📝Register to participate by scanning the QR code on the poster or by clicking the registration link below.
🔗 https://survey.zohopublic.com/zs/OfC2lQ

Join us as we Align, Transform and Act to build stronger TVET systems that empower Africa's youth and accelerate sustainable development across the continent.



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