Namibia: Vocational Education and Training Act, 2008
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Governments
Governments hold a wealth of knowledge on skills development, and are increasingly realizing the value of learning from each others’ experiences. Their policy documents, programme evaluations, and research findings contain their experience and ideas on how to better link skills to employment
Access to training
Access for all to good quality education, vocational training and workplace learning is a fundamental principle of social cohesion and economic growth. Some groups of people may require targeted attention if they are to benefit from education, training and employment opportunities.
This is particularly the case for disadvantaged youth, lower skilled workers, people with disabilities, and people in rural communities. The attractiveness of vocational education and training is enhanced when combined with entrepreneurship training and when public policies encourage utilization of higher skills by business.
Financing of training
Initial education and training and lifelong learning benefit individuals, employers and society as a whole. Economic principles dictate that the costs for services with public and private benefits should be shared between public and private funding, or else too little training will be provided or taken up. Effective mechanisms for financing skills development vary according to countries’ economic and political circumstances and the degree and level of social dialogue established.
Participation of employers' and workers' organizations
The world of learning and the world of work are separate but linked. While one involves learning, the other produces goods and services. Neither can thrive without the other. Strong partnerships between government, employers and workers help ensure the relevance of training to the changing needs of enterprises and labour markets.
Training quality and relevance
National policies and initiatives
National legislation, policies and initiatives on the issue of training and skills development and the world of work.
1. to achieve an effective and sustainable system of skills formation that (i) is aligned with the labour market; (ii) provides the skills that are needed for accelerated development; (iii) develops the competencies needed by young people for productive work and increased standards of living; and (iv) promotes access, equity and quality in vocational education and training;
2. to establish a stable organisation and management system that clarifies roles in and responsibilities for vocational education and training and which is accountable to Parliament through the Minister;
3. to establish and maintain a sustainable partnership between government, the private sector and civil society to resource the provision of vocational education and training.
The Act establishes the Namibia Training Authority to regulate the provision of vocational education and training and to provide for the funding of vocational education and training; the imposition of a vocational education and training levy; the appointment of inspectors and designation of quality system auditors.
Competency
Financing training
Private sector
Skills recognition
Vocational training
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