The East Africa Skills for Transformation and Regional Integration Project (EASTRIP) is a regional project funded by the World Bank and the governments of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, the Republic of Kenya, the United Republic of Tanzania. 

It is currently being implemented in Ethiopia, Kenya, and Tanzania by the Ministries Responsible for Technical and Vocational Education (TVET) in the respective countries with regional coordination by the Inter-University Council for East Africa (IUCEA). The project is in its advanced phase of implementation, with 31^st December 2026, as the project completion date.

The project has supported the creation of Regional Flagship TVET Institutes (RFTIs) through a results-based financing model, complemented by technical support, capacity building, and regional harmonisation activities.

Significant progress has been made in establishing and operationalising the RFTIs, with most centres completing major construction works, equipping specialised laboratories and workshops, and rolling out competency-based training programmes. 

Partnerships with industry continue to strengthen through MoUs that support internships, apprenticeships, curriculum co-design, and joint training. Student enrolment in specialised programmes is rising, and regional mobility is expanding as harmonised standards and admission frameworks mature. Faculty development remains central, with extensive training in Competency based education and training (CBET), pedagogy, and industry-aligned skills.

At the regional level, IUCEA has advanced the development of the Regional TVET Qualifications Framework for Ethiopia, Kenya and Tanzania, regional occupational standards, and quality assurance systems. Regular knowledge-sharing events, steering committee meetings, and benchmarking missions continue to reinforce coordination across countries.

EASTRIP has established a strong foundation for transforming specialised TVET skills in priority growth sectors and deepening regional integration, with current efforts focused on sustainability, industry relevance, and the long-term operational strength of the Regional Flagship TVET Institutes.