Tomorrow marks the opening of the 6th Forum of the Partnership for Skills in Applied Sciences, Engineering, and Technology (PASET), which brings together about 12 African Ministers of Education.
The summit, which is scheduled for April 23–25, will bring together representatives from academics, business, and governments from throughout Africa to discuss issues about the continent’s future in terms of entrepreneurship, skills, and education.
“Leveraging Technical, Vocational and Technical Training (TVET) in the Knowledge and Skills Ecosystem for Africa’s Industrialization” is the conference’s theme.
The symposium, which will take place at the Safari Park Hotel, will focus on how African higher education is influencing the green economy and the nature of work in the continent. It is anticipated that over 500 people would attend the forum.
Tomorrow marks the opening of the 6th Forum of the Partnership for Skills in Applied Sciences, Engineering, and Technology (PASET), which brings together about 12 African Ministers of Education.
The summit, which is scheduled for April 23–25, will bring together representatives from academics, business, and governments from throughout Africa to discuss issues about the continent’s future in terms of entrepreneurship, skills, and education.
“Leveraging Technical, Vocational and Technical Training (TVET) in the Knowledge and Skills Ecosystem for Africa’s Industrialization” is the conference’s theme.
The symposium, which will take place at the Safari Park Hotel, will focus on how African higher education is influencing the green economy and the nature of work in the continent. It is anticipated that over 500 people would attend the forum.
Speaking before the conference, Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary for Education, Ezekiel Machogu, said:
“Africa’s socio-economic transformation relies on its ability to develop relevant skills, and promote scientific research and technology for industry and society.”
“It is evident that our collective efforts are not only driving the advancement of science, technology and innovation in Africa but are also laying the foundation for socio-economic transformation across our nations. I am in no doubt that the objectives we set to achieve in the 6th PASET Forum will be achieved,” Dr. Machogu continued.
The Forum will cover the kinds of knowledge and skills needed for Africa to become an industrialized continent, with a focus on the growth and use of digital technologies like as artificial intelligence (AI), robots, and data analytics within the continent’s entrepreneurial ecosystem.
The International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (ICIPE), the Regional Coordination Unit for PASET’s Regional Scholarship and Innovation Fund (RSIF), and Kenya’s Ministry of Education are working together to organize the event.
A number of PASET nations will discuss their experiences and ideas about how skills could change to better equip young people on the continent for the industrialization and workforce of the future.
The scholars from the Regional Scholarship and Innovation Fund (RSIF), accompanied by mentors, supervisors, and other stakeholders from the higher education sector in Africa and elsewhere, will be exhibiting their work that addresses the demands of the green economy and the nature of work in the future.
