| Project Detail |
Project Name
Supporting the Delivery of Skills Development Project
Project Number
54045-001
Country / Economy
Vanuatu
Project Status
Proposed
Project Type / Modality of Assistance
Grant
The proposed project endeavors to bolster resilience by expanding and enhancing training opportunities at the Vanuatu Institute of Technology (VIT), the nations oldest and largest technical and vocational education and training (TVET) institution. The proposed project will enhance skills training at VIT, expand infrastructure and equipment at two campuses, and support VIT to implement targeted interventions for women and vulnerable groups.
Project Rationale and Linkage to Country/Regional Strategy
Vanuatu faces a critical shortage of skilled professionals, leaving numerous managerial and technical positions vacant across both public and private sectors. Only 2 out of every 100 individuals aged 15 and above holds qualifications beyond high school education. Moreover, about 43% of young people aged 1524 find themselves neither engaged in employment nor enrolled in educational or training programs. While a significant portion of the adult population, particularly men, are working, women remain underrepresented in leadership roles. Compounding these challenges is Vanuatus vulnerability to climate and disaster risks, heightening the urgency for adept individuals capable of steering and delivering national development initiatives and resilient recovery efforts post-disaster.
Impact
A quality caring education and training system provides every person with lifelong skills, values, and confidence to be self-reliant and to contribute to the development of Vanuatu.
An internationally recognized institute of higher education producing skilled graduates contributing to a sustainable and resilient Vanuatu supported
Formal schooling that is inclusive and safe for male and female students provided |
