Eswatini Member of Parliament, Welcome Dlamini, is leading a Pan-African Parliament (PAP) delegation at the 3rd Africa Skills Week Conference in Harare, Zimbabwe. The conference, hosted by the African Union Commission's Department of Education, Science, Technology and Innovation, brings together high-level dignitaries, international guests, and representatives of African Union Member States. Dlamini chairs the PAP's Permanent Committee on Education and is heading the parliamentary delegation participating in the event.
The Africa Skills Week Conference is a major platform showcasing Africa's progress and innovations in education, technical and vocational education and training (TVET), and skills development. The event features exhibitors showcasing innovative educational technologies, vocational training solutions, and skills development materials. Distinguished participants include the African Union Commissioner for Education and President Emmerson Mnangagwa of Zimbabwe, along with his two vice presidents.
The Pan-African Parliament delegation includes other parliamentarians such as Rute Manjate from Mozambique, Françoise Adelaide from Seychelles, and Mahamat Youssouf. As part of its participation, the PAP will convene a panel discussion on "Legislative Leadership for Enabling TVET Laws, Sustainable Financing, Oversight and Continental Accountability." This discussion aims to highlight the critical role of African legislatures in developing enabling legal frameworks and promoting accountability in TVET.
The panel discussion will focus on the crucial role of African legislatures in developing enabling legal frameworks, mobilizing sustainable resources, and strengthening oversight mechanisms. The goal is to promote accountability and effective implementation of TVET programs across the continent. This event provides an opportunity for parliamentarians to share best practices and strategies for supporting skills development in Africa.
The conference provides a platform for stakeholders to share experiences, best practices, and innovative solutions in skills development and TVET. It also offers a chance for participants to network and collaborate on initiatives that can enhance education and skills development in Africa. The event is expected to yield positive outcomes and recommendations for improving TVET programs.
As part of its participation, the PAP delegation aims to engage with other stakeholders, including ministers of education, exhibitors, and international guests. The event is an opportunity for Eswatini and other African countries to showcase their progress and innovations in education and skills development. The PAP delegation's participation demonstrates its commitment to promoting education and skills development in Africa.
The 3rd Africa Skills Week Conference is a significant event that highlights Africa's progress in education, TVET, and skills development. The PAP delegation's participation, led by Welcome Dlamini, demonstrates the importance of collaboration and knowledge sharing in addressing the skills development needs of the continent. The conference outcomes are expected to contribute to the development of effective strategies for promoting skills development and TVET in Africa.
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- Eswatini MP Welcome Dlamini leads a Pan-African Parliament delegation at the 3rd Africa Skills Week Conference in Harare, Zimbabwe.
