From Working in Silos to TVET–Industry Links and Collaborations
This publication documents how 16 Regional Flagship TVET Institutes in Ethiopia, Kenya, and Tanzania have transformed skills training through strong industry partnerships under EASTRIP—boosting enrolment, employability, and regional integration.It highlights how structured, industry-led partnerships have transformed technical training—raising student enrolment from fewer than 7,000 in 2019 to nearly 58,000 in 2025, boosting graduate employment rates, […]
Regional Policy Framework on Technical and Vocational Education and Training Integration
The Regional Policy Framework on Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Integration (RPFTI) was developed and published under the East Africa Skills for Transformation and Regional Integration Project (EASTRIP). The framework seeks to harmonise TVET systems in Ethiopia, Kenya, and Tanzania to promote regional integration, enhance quality, and strengthen the relevance of skills training. […]
Regional TVET Qualifications Framework
The ministries responsible for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) from Ethiopia, Kenya and Tanzania signed a declaration on 24 May 2022 with which they adopted a Regional Qualifications Framework for TVET in Ethiopia, Kenya and Tanzania. This frameworks references to the National Qualifications Frameworks of the three countries. With this adoption of the […]
Regional Framework for Occupational Competence Assessment and Certification
The Regional Framework for Occupational Competence Assessment and Certification (RFOCAC) was developed and published under the East Africa Skills for Transformation and Regional Integration Project (EASTRIP). It builds on the Regional TVET Qualifications Framework (RTQF-EKT), to provide a harmonised system for assessing and certifying occupational competences across Ethiopia, Kenya, and Tanzania. The framework establishes common […]
Occupational Competency Charts
The Occupational Competence Charts were developed to support the implementation of the Regional TVET Qualifications Framework (RTQF-EKT) and the Regional Framework for Occupational Competence Assessment and Certification (RFOCAC). These charts clearly map out the knowledge, skills, and competences required for different occupational levels, offering a practical tool for trainers, assessors, employers, and learners. They provide […]