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2021
- 30 December
- By Blerta Avdiu
- Kosovo Office KSV/017
- Health
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KOSOVO - Alignment of project activities with the Ministry of Health for 2022
At the end of 2021, a workshop was organized by the “Health sector support programme – Phase II” in cooperation with the Ministry of Health (MoH) in order to align activities for 2022.

All this year long, the project will assist the MoH’s staff to strengthen their leadership capacities. How? Through different activities specifically oriented towards the legal and strategic management departments, with the purpose to build an adequate framework to support the separation of functions between providers and purchasers. On the MoH's side, a new health sector strategy will be created.

Also, the project will continue to support the “Strategic Management Department” by developing the internal regulations and policy documents. With a proper use of the “Division for Quality and Safety of healthcare services” within the respective department, the MoH will be able to develop new quality improvement tools that will increase the quality of service provision.

The KSV/017 project is co-funded by the Government of Kosovo and the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg and implemented by the Kosovo Ministry of Health and LuxDev, the Luxembourg Development Cooperation Agency.
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- 23 December
- By D4D Hub
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À vos agendas : Contribuez à façonner le partenariat numérique entre l’Afrique et l’Europe
Le Forum multipartite D4D Hub Afrique-Europe aura lieu en mars 2022.

Le projet Digital for Development (D4D) Hub Union africaine-Union européenne (UA-UE), dont LuxDev est l’un des partenaires de mise en oeuvre, prépare le premier Forum multipartite D4D Hub Afrique-Europe visant à renforcer la coopération entre les acteurs africains et européens du secteur numérique.

L’objectif du forum est de rassembler les acteurs africains et européens (y compris le secteur privé, les gouvernements, le secteur universitaire et la société civile) afin qu’ils contribuent aux efforts conjoints de l’UA et l’UE dans la construction d’une économie et société numériques inclusives, qui ne laissent personne pour compte. Ce sera également l'occasion pour la Commission de l'Union africaine et la Commission européenne de faire le point sur l'état de la mise en œuvre des initiatives et programmes numériques.

Rejoignez-nous afin de contribuer à:
- identifier les opportunités et les enjeux au sein d’initiatives de coopération numérique;
- mettre en avant les bonnes pratiques, retours d’expérience et approches innovantes pour soutenir une transformation numérique inclusive;
- fournir un espace pour connecter les acteurs du numérique en Afrique et en Europe afin de créer des collaborations mutuellement bénéfiques et identifier des opportunités d’investissement.
Pour plus d’informations et modalités de participation, veuillez visiter la page de l’évènement :
https://d4dhub.eu/africa-forum

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- 22 December
- By Renea Bula
- Kosovo Office KSV/020
- Education, vocationnal training and employment
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KOSOVO - The project, Support to vocational education and training reform in Kosovo, KSV/020 at the KosICT tech festival
This October, the KosICT tech festival held its 10th edition to bridge the gap between the local and international markets for Information and Communications Technology (ICT). The festival brings together local, regional and international experts to share their experiences and knowledge with the audience comprised of software developers, ICT enthusiasts and experts, C-level executives, academia representatives and students. Certainly, the ICT sector in Kosovo is in rapid development, and the festival aims to respond to this development by bringing together all the stakeholders in the industry and foster a unified collaboration between them.

With the presence of project KSV/020 in the ICT sector, its participation was deemed essential for demonstrating the commitment of vocational education and training to adapting to the changing labor market, especially regarding information technology. The Project supported the organisation of the Job Fair whereby six of the supported schools participated and presented their value proposition along with the ICT profiles that they are offering. The management of the school, teachers and students had the chance to attend the event and interact with company representatives for future collaboration opportunities.

A number of the project KSV/020’s interventions were presented to the public during the event, starting with the development of five qualification sets in the ICT sector and their implementation in six vocational schools.

This project showcased the business model concept as one of the main tools for fostering collaboration between vocational education and training schools and the private sector. Career guidance information system – Busulla.com boasts over 300,000 users and is the leading online platform for the provision of career guidance. Certainly, the achievements and interventions in the ICT sector will continue through Project KSV/801 with the development of cloud based testing system, as well as a tracer study information system, all whilst partnering with local, regional and international experts.

These achievements did not go unnoticed, as the Project KSV/020 was honored during the event. This award pays tribute to the Luxembourg Cooperation projects whose long-term efforts, dedication and sustained commitment have supported the vocational education and training sector. The project was awarded for the commendable achievements and significant contributions in the national reform of the national technical and vocational education and training system and in the development of the ICT and digital sector in Kosovo.

At the event, it was stated that:

“This award represents the successful work done by all LuxDev Projects in the technical and vocational education and training sector and serves as a catalyst for foster further reforms and changes in the sector with a focus on ICT. It also reflects the synergy between the LuxDev team, the relevant institutions, and the private sector, which has contributed to enhancing the teaching and learning experience in the vocational education and training sector in Kosovo for more than ten years.”

With the award, other stakeholders in the sector to use similar innovative approaches to working in partnership with businesses and public sector organisations to enhance student employability and increase workforce skills.

The KSV/020 project is co-funded by the Government of Kosovo and the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg and implemented by the Kosovo Ministry of Education and Science and LuxDev, the Luxembourg Development Cooperation Agency.

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- 21 December
- By Hana Bacaj
- KSV/801
- Education, vocationnal training and employment
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KOSOVO - Capacity development activities at national level for vocational education and training tracer study
In the framework of the graduate tracking system, the European Union support to vocational education and training, professional requalification and occupation project, KSV/801, conducted several trainings for capacity building of vocational education and training institutions for the implementation of tracer studies.

In order to further establish the tracer studies implementation support model, the KSV/801 project prepared a training programme involving relevant staff members of the Ministry of Education, Science, Technology and Innovation, the Employment agency of the Republic of Kosovo , and the Agency for vocational education and training and adult education to support the effective utilisation and monitoring of tracer studies implementation. Moreover, the the KSV/801 project has developed and implemented a capacity building programme for vocational education and training institutions in implementation of tracer studies. Vocational education and training schools and vocational training centers are responsible to perform operational measures at school level to best utilise the implementation of tracer studies. The objective of this programme was to build the capacities of the key actors at central and local level in the implementation of tracer studies.

The training was done in five regions and covered directors of all vocational education and training schools and vocational training centers, as well as the staff of the Ministry of Education, Science, Technology and Innovation and Employment agency of the Republic of Kosovo. The training was divided into two parts;
- to inform relevant stakeholders about the methodology and implementation of the tracer study and responsibilities of vocational education and training institutions in this regard.
- a hands-on training to provide a broad overview of use and management of tracer study information system.
At the end of these training sessions, all participants received certificates for the successful completion of these training.

“These training are just the beginning of a long journey toward the full-operationalization of the National graduate tracking system, respectively tracer studies. It was a great pleasure for our project to start this initiative. Tracer studies are widespread in the vocational education and training sector in the region because institutions are interested in feedback from their former students to improve their study programmes and to show new applicants how their graduates have managed the transition to employment.”

The training programme materials will be transferred to the Ministry of Education, Science, Technology and Innovation along with a roadmap to enable the continued delivery of the training programme.

This publication was produced with the financial support of the European Union. Its contents are the sole responsibility of LuxDev and do not necessarily reflect the views of the European Union.

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- 21 December
- By Hana Bacaj
- KSV/801
- Education, vocationnal training and employment
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KOSOVO - Coach and mentor, the management of the schools on implementation of industrial liaison unit
In the last quarter of 2021, the European Union Support to Vocational Education and Training, Professional Requalification and Occupation project (ESVET PRO) conducted the capacity development activities for the implementation of the industrial liaison unit . As the name implies, this unit aims to facilitate the establishment of relations with industry representatives to ensure the alignment of the vocational education and training offer with the labour market needs.

The capacity development activities were developed across the three vocational education and training schools supported by the ESVET PRO project:
- Lutfi Musiqi in Vushtrri;
- Feriz Guri dhe Vëllezërit Çaka in Kaçanik; and
- Adem Gllavica in Lipjan.
The main purpose of these activities was to show the importance of including the private sector as part of the core management within the vocational education and training schools and their influence in strengthening the quality and attractiveness of the vocational education and training offer. The training covered the following topics:

Mapping partnership needs and setting up a partnership strategy

Project collaboration with the school management mapped the current partnerships and scored the partnership performance. The participants reasoned on the next steps that the schools need to take with regards to partnerships and what could be done to enhance more prosperous partnerships.

Managing the Industrial Bodies

Given that the inauguration of industrial bodies was completed during the second and third quarter of 2021, the school management and the private sector identified the importance of having the private sector involved in the middle-management of the schools. With this respect, ESVET PRO Project supported and coached the management of the schools and the private sector in the metal working, heating/cooling/water and sewage and electrical installation profiles. Majority of partnerships are exemplar because the schools have started to receive direct and tangible benefits within a short period of time.

Labour market information: its importance and the implementation within the school context

Project KSV/020 implemented by LuxDev has previously conducted the labour market information for six sectors, including 12 occupations. The findings were discussed with the three supported schools with focus on areas in which schools need to adapt their offer. In addition, the schools were taught on the methodology to map market trends and conduct labour market information in the future by using qualitative and quantitative methods.

The Student Voice - mapping the student incentives and running the study

During the second quarter of 2021, ESVET PRO project analysed the student incentives and prepared a report based on a sample of 355 students from the selected three schools. These studies will be used for the implementation of business model approach and the creation of strategies and marketing materials. During these capacity development activities, the management of the schools was trained on the methodology used for this research, so that the schools will continue to do these studies periodically. The schools were also supported on developing the methodology, data collection, data input in the system, data analysis and report writing.

Improving vocational education and training schools’ performance in line with labour market demand requires big strategic moves. Every big move starts with a first step. The capacity development initiatives are an important step in the long road to making the business model approach a reality. Further activities will be organized with the schools in the coming weeks.

This publication was produced with the financial support of the European Union. Its contents are the sole responsibility of LuxDev and do not necessarily reflect the views of the European Union.
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- 13 December
- By Undraa Bayanaa
- Asia Office LAO/027
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Luxembourg provides an additional 1.2 million EUR (14.6 billion LAK) to support the COVID-19 response in Lao PDR
The Grand-Duchy of Luxembourg continues to support its partner country, Laos, to address the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. In response to the recent upsurge in COVID-19 cases, Luxembourg’s Development Cooperation has committed an additional 1.2 million EUR (14.6 billion LAK) to detect, mitigate and prevent the spread of the virus. This additional financial support raises the Government of Luxembourg’s total contribution for the successful implementation of the COVID-19 preparedness and response plan in Laos to 5.2 million EUR (63.3 billion LAK).

Mr. Sam Schreiner, Chargé d’affaires at the Embassy of Luxembourg in Laos, handed over a symbolic cheque of 1.2 million EUR (14.6 billion LAK) to Dr. Bounfeng Phoummalaysith, Minister of Health, during an official handover ceremony at the Ministry of Health in Vientiane capital. © LuxDev

An official handover ceremony was held on December 10, 2021, at the Ministry of Health in Vientiane capital. The ceremony was attended by H.E. Dr. Bounfeng Phoummalaysith, Minister of Health, senior members of the Ministry of Health, representatives of the Bolikhamxay, Vientiane and Khammouane provincial health departments as well as representatives of the Ministry of Planning and Investment (Department of International Cooperation), and representatives of the Lao Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Europe-America Department). The ceremony was attended by H.E. Mr. Sam Schreiner, Chargé d’affaires at the Embassy of Luxembourg in Laos, Mr. Quentin Bourdeaux, Resident Representative of LuxDev, the Luxembourg Development Cooperation Agency, representatives of the LAO/027 health sector support programme, as well as representatives of the Pasteur Institute in Laos (IPL), the World Food Program (WFP), the World Health Organization (WHO), and the Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI).

In coordination with the Ministry of Health, Luxembourg’s Development Cooperation provides this additional funding to the World Food Program (WFP), the Pasteur Institute in Laos (IPL), and the Lao-Luxembourg Heath Sector Support Programme Phase II (LAO/027). Through this latest funding assistance, Luxembourg’s support is expected:
- to guarantee the supply of food and essential items to returning Lao migrant workers placed in quarantine centers via the WFP (481,000 EUR, equivalent to 5.9 billion LAK);
- to contribute to the increase of the diagnostic capacities of COVID-19 cases via the IPL (350,000 EUR, equivalent to 4.2 billion LAK);
- to provide support to the COVID-19 response at the national and provincial levels through the LAO/027 health programme (369,000 EUR, equivalent to 4.5 billion LAK).
Luxembourg’s Development Cooperation is supporting the Ministry of Health and the three central provinces of Bolikhamxay, Vientiane, and Khammouane with equipment and training, and by facilitating the supply of essential goods such as personal protective equipment (PPE), viral transport media (VTM) and infection and prevention control (IPC) and decontamination supplies, which are currently in high demand. The LAO/027 programme is also supporting the Pasteur Institute in Laos and the National Center for Laboratory and Epidemiology with laboratory equipment, reagents, and consumables to meet the testing needs.

As the pandemic is exacerbating the inequalities and hardships faced by already vulnerable groups, particularly women and girls, the LAO/027 programme continues to work alongside national and provincial healthcare providers to ensure the delivery of essential primary healthcare services, including quality Mother, Newborn and Child Health (MNCH) services.

The Lao-Luxembourg Health Sector Support Programme Phase II (LAO/027) is co-financed by the Government of Lao PDR and the Grand-Duchy of Luxembourg and is implemented by the Lao Ministry of Health and LuxDev, the Luxembourg Development Cooperation Agency.

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- 8 December
- By Sébastien LAMBALOT
- Burkina Faso Office
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Burkina Faso - Formation interne aux premiers secours et à la sécurité incendie
Plusieurs membres du personnel de LuxDev et de l’Ambassade ont été initiés à participer aux formations « prévention secours civique de niveau 1 » et « sécurité incendie » lors d'une session de trois jours, dispensée par la Croix Rouge Burkinabè.

Cette formation se déroule dans un contexte marqué par l’instabilité politique chronique qui touche l’ensemble de la bande sahélo-saharienne ainsi que la multiplication des accidents de tout genre, que ce soit sur la route, au travail ou même chez soi. A noter qu’avec l’urbanisation croissante de la ville de Ouagadougou et la hausse du nombre de véhicules, les accidents de la route se sont multipliés ces dernières années¹ sur les différents axes du Burkina, avec à la clé de nombreuses pertes en vies humaines².

Le but de cet exercice collectif, à la fois théorique et pratique, était de fournir aux participants les bases de premiers soins en cas d’accident de la route, d’incendie, de malaise, de blessure, d’étouffement, d’hémorragie externe, de noyade ou même de morsure animale et piqûre d’insecte.

Formateur secouriste – © Sébastien Lambalot

La formation secourisme s’est déroulée sur deux jours dans un cadre convivial avec des organisateurs passionnés, dynamiques et à l’écoute des participants. L’essentiel de l’activité portait sur l’assistance aux victimes. Plusieurs techniques ont été enseignées et mises en pratique ensuite :
- le placement d’une personne inconsciente en position latérale de sécurité ;
- les gestes à effectuer en cas d’étouffement et d’accident vasculaire cérébrale ;
- panser une plaie afin de stopper momentanément un saignement avant l’arrivée des secours.
La position latérale de sécurité – © Sébastien Lambalot

Lors d’une intervention, ces gestes sont toujours précédés d’une évaluation précise des conditions et du contexte de l’incident afin d’assurer la protection du secouriste et celle de la victime en sécurisant la zone et vérifier qu’il n’existe aucun danger supplémentaire (circulation, incendie, électricité…). Ensuite, après avoir apprécié l’état de la victime, il convient de transmettre l’alerte au service le plus adapté. Une fois le secteur balisé et le danger écarté, on effectue le plus rapidement possible les soins de premiers secours à la victime.

Manœuvre de la formatrice sur un participant – © Sébastien Lambalot

La formation « sécurité incendie » s’est déroulée lors de la dernière journée de formation. Les formateurs ont enseigné les généralités sur la prévention des incendies, le triangle de feu, les principales causes de déclenchement d’un feu, les différentes classes de feux ainsi que les produits et moyens d’extinction. Une simulation a été spécialement mise en place pour initier les participants à l’utilisation des extincteurs.

Activité sur le maniement des extincteurs – © Sébastien Lambalot

Former et renforcer les capacités des acteurs de la coopération aux premiers secours, jusqu’à généraliser cette pratique à tous les niveaux, que ce soit à l’école, à l’université, dans les administrations ou dans tous les secteurs de métiers (jardiniers, artisans, avocats etc.) paraît indispensable de nos jours. Des gestes du quotidien, responsables et citoyens, pour venir en aide à un membre de votre famille, à un de vos collègues ou à un individu dans le besoin et cela peu importe l’environnement.

Sources:

1 : https://www.transports.gov.bf/default-title?tx_news_pi1%5Baction%5D=detail&tx_news_pi1%5Bcontroller%5D=News&tx_news_pi1%5Bnews%5D=130&cHash=51063e19553483eba31a3f8528e114ed

2 : https://www.aa.com.tr/fr/afrique/burkina-faso-trois-morts-et-six-bless%C3%A9s-graves-dans-un-accident-de-la-route/2303545
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- 1 December
- By Luc POVEROMO
- Niger Office
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NIGER - Lancement de la formulation du 4e Programme indicatif de coopération
Le 25 novembre 2021 s’est tenu à Niamey l’atelier de lancement de la formulation du quatrième Programme indicatif de coopération (PIC IV 2021-2026) entre la République du Niger et le Grand-Duché de Luxembourg. C’était l’occasion de lancer officiellement le processus de formulation du nouveau PIC et d’informer l’ensemble des parties prenantes clés sur le processus et son déroulé ainsi que sur la méthodologie proposée pour mener cette mission. Aux côtés du ministère des Affaires étrangères du Niger et du ministère des Affaires étrangères et européennes du Luxembourg, le directeur général de LuxDev ainsi qu’un nombre important de secrétaires généraux des ministères partenaires et des chefs de mission de partenaires techniques et financiers ont pris part à l’évènement.

Le présidium de l’atelier, de gauche à droite : la secrétaire générale du ministère des Affaires étrangères du Niger, le chargé d’affaires de l’ambassade du Grand-Duché de Luxembourg au Niger, la représentante du ministère des Affaires étrangères et européennes du Luxembourg © LuxDev

Le chargé d’affaires de l’ambassade du Grand-Duché de Luxembourg au Niger a ouvert l’atelier soulignant le succès du PIC III, qui se terminera en fin de l’année 2021 et qui, de par son portefeuille budgétaire important et rehaussé à plusieurs reprises, fait aujourd’hui du Niger le premier pays partenaire de la Coopération luxembourgeoise. Le nouveau PIC IV poursuit ses interventions dans les secteurs de l’eau et de l’assainissement, de l’éducation, de la formation professionnelle et technique et de l’employabilité, du développement rural agricole, ainsi que son appui à la gestion des finances publiques, tout en proposant un certain nombre de changements de paradigmes. Dans ce cadre, les engagements du Luxembourg se placent au service de l’éradication de la pauvreté extrême et poursuivent deux objectifs stratégiques : le développement du capital humain et le renforcement de la gouvernance inclusive. Par ailleurs, face aux nombreux défis humanitaires et sécuritaires qui persistent au Niger il adoptera une approche multi-acteurs qui intégrera le nexus « humanitaire-développement-paix » et qui garantira encore plus de cohérence entre les différentes interventions. Concernant le processus de formulation que déterminera les futurs appuis de la Coopération luxembourgeoise au Niger pour les 5 prochaines années, le chargé d’affaires a soulevé que la participation active de toutes les parties prenantes sera capitale pour assurer la pleine réussite de cet exercice participatif.

Suite à cette intervention, la secrétaire générale du ministère des Affaires étrangères du Niger a salué l’évolution positive de la coopération entre les deux pays et les contributions croissantes du Luxembourg. Le PIC IV s’engage dans la continuité des interventions précédentes et s’aligne parfaitement sur les priorités actuelles du Niger. Il est en effet nécessaire que les partenaires techniques et financiers s’alignent sur les politiques nationales du pays afin de promouvoir une meilleure appropriation. La secrétaire générale a aussi noté que dans un contexte d’insécurité croissante et des effets négatifs du changement climatique, contribuer à un pays du Sahel signifie aussi contribuer à la stabilité de toute la région.

Suite aux allocutions d’ouverture et une brève présentation du PIC IV, l’équipe de formulation a présenté les grandes lignes et principes de la formulation, ainsi que la méthodologie de la théorie du changement qui sera à la base des nouvelles interventions.

Le chef de mission de l’équipe de formulation du consortium ACK/Hydroconseil © LuxDev

Le processus de formulation adoptera une approche différentiée en fonction des différents domaines d’intervention et mettra un focus sur le changement pour les bénéficiaires. Pour les mandats dans les secteurs de la gestion des finances publiques (NIG/031) et de l’eau et l’assainissement (NIG/029), deux théories de changement sectorielles seront élaborées. L’intervention dans le secteur de l’emploi et de l’employabilité (NIG/028) sera guidée par un schéma d’orientation globale qui prendra en compte les spécificités régionales et qui définira entre autres les modalités d’intervention, les potentialités de création d’emploi et les acteurs de changement. Pour ce qui est de l’appui au Fonds commun sectoriel pour l’éducation (NIG/030), une note d’orientation sera produite portant notamment sur la performance du fonds, l’amélioration du fonds en matière du nexus humanitaire/développement, et la décentralisation. Le processus de formulation aboutira à l’élaboration de Documents techniques et financiers pour chacune des interventions.

L’expert méthodologique de l’équipe de formulation présentant la théorie du changement globale pour le PIC IV © LuxDev

Par la suite, l’expert méthodologique de l’équipe de formulation a introduit la démarche d’accompagnement du changement qui constituera le principal fil rouge de la formulation avec la théorie du changement comme principal référentiel pour la conception des stratégies d’intervention. Cette approche permet de créer une vision partagée et claire du changement envisagé à moyen/long terme, induisant un bon niveau d’appropriation par les parties prenantes. Elle est basée sur une mise en œuvre adaptative qui est nécessaire dans des contextes complexes et de changement permanent tels qu’au Niger. Un aspect clé de la méthode est qu’elle propose une vision positive d’un secteur au lieu de partir de problèmes, ce qui évite de résoudre des problèmes isolés et ponctuels. L’approche met aussi un focus particulier sur les acteurs à appuyer dans le cadre des interventions et sur la priorisation des appuis.
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- 26 November
- By Noémie Ginter
- Senegal Office SEN/032
- Education, vocationnal training and employment
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SÉNÉGAL - Une formation professionnelle et technique mobileLa formation professionnelle et technique plus équitable pour tous : Réception de neuf nouvelles unités mobiles de formation
Ce vendredi 19 novembre 2021, M. Dame Diop, ministre de l’Emploi, de la Formation professionnelle, de l’Apprentissage et de l’Insertion de la République du Sénégal et M. Georges Ternes, ambassadeur du Grand-Duché de Luxembourg au Sénégal, ont réceptionné neuf nouvelles unités mobiles de formation professionnelle dans le cadre du programme SEN/032 - Formation professionnelle et technique et employabilité au Sénégal. Ces unités de formation mobiles sont destinées aux régions de Louga, Fatick, Diourbel, Kaolack, Matam, Saint-Louis, Kaffrine, Thiès et Dakar.

Le dispositif des unités mobiles de formation a pour but d’améliorer l’accès à la formation professionnelle au bénéfice des personnes pénalisées par leur éloignement. L’objectif majeur visé est de garantir un accès plus équitable à la formation professionnelle aux personnes vivant dans des zones rurales à faible niveau de revenus, où les effectifs ne justifient pas la construction de centres de formation professionnelle, et où l’offre de formation existante ne couvre pas certains besoins des secteurs économiques.

Ces unités mobiles sont destinées à dispenser une formation courte et qualifiante aux jeunes, aux organisations communautaires ou aux actifs productifs. Il s’agit de dispositifs innovants reposant sur des véhicules, constitués de cabines-ateliers aménagées et dûment équipées, capables de se déplacer dans des zones difficiles d’accès et dans lesquels il est incorporé l’ensemble du matériel pédagogique et de l’outillage nécessaires pour dispenser une formation.

Trois filières ont été identifiées :
- technologies de l’information et de la communication ;
- industrie ;
- transformation agroalimentaire.
Chacune des neuf régions sera ainsi dotée d’une unité mobile de formation:
- un fourgon agroalimentaire pour le centre de formation professionnelle de Kébémer dans la région de Louga ;
- un fourgon agroalimentaire pour le centre de formation professionnelle de Mbacké dans la région de Diourbel ;
- un fourgon industriel pour le lycée technique de Fatick dans la région du même nom ;
- un fourgon industriel pour le lycée technique EAN de Kaolack dans la région du même nom ;
- un fourgon industriel pour le centre de formation professionnelle de Ourossogui dans la région de Matam ;
- un fourgon industriel pour le centre régional de formation professionnelle de Saint-Louis dans la région du même nom ;
- un fourgon industriel pour le centre national de formation des maîtres d'enseignement technique professionnel de Kaffrine dans la région du même nom ;
- un bus technologies de l’information et de la communication pour le lycée technique FXN de Thiès dans la région du même nom; et
- un bus technologies de l’information et de la communication pour le lycée technique SLL de Pikine dans la région de Dakar.
Le programme Formation professionnelle et technique et employabilité, SEN/032 est financé par le Grand-Duché de Luxembourg et mis en œuvre par LuxDev, l’agence luxembourgeoise pour la Coopération au développement

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- 26 November
- By LAO/029
- LAO/029
- Education, vocationnal training and employment
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LAOS - LaoSafe to drive improvements in health and hygiene practices for the tourism and hospitality sector
LaoSafe, a health and hygiene programme for the tourism and hospitality sector, has received official approval from the Ministry of Health (MoH) and the Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism (MICT)

LaoSafe comprises a series of health and hygiene standards for different subsectors of the tourism and hospitality industry, including for accommodation providers, food and beverage outlets, airlines, tourist attractions, tour guides and drivers.

Operating under an Advisory Committee chaired by Mr Ounthuang Khaophan, Vice Minister of MICT, these standards have been developed with MICT in partnership with the Lao National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LNCCI), business associations including the Lao Hotel and Restaurant Association, the Lao Association of Travel Agents, the Lao Tour Guide Association, the Lao Van Association and key private sector partners including Lao Airlines, Lao Skyways, Crowne Plaza Hotel and more. The standards have then been independently reviewed and approved by the MoH.

Darany Phommavongsa, Director General of the Department of Tourism Management and Chair of the LaoSafe Coordination Committee, stated that ‘the goal of the LaoSafe programme is to provide a uniform standard, aligned with international good practices, to align health and hygiene practices across the industry – to improve quality, protect staff and visitors alike and to inspire confidence in tourists considering a trip to the Lao PDR. With a quality programme in place, the Lao tourism sector will be better prepared for a potential re-opening of the international borders.’

Supporting material, including guides and training material is available at www.tourismlaos.org and will be supplemented by training delivered initially by the Institute of Mass Media, Culture and Tourism (IMCT). When confident of meeting the required standards, businesses will be able to apply for assessment by the Department of Tourism Management, which will visit each business to conduct the assessment onsite. Businesses that pass will be accredited as LaoSafe and receive a range of offline and digital marketing collateral. They will also be listed under a special directory of approved businesses on www.tourismlaos.org and be part of the domestic and regional marketing of the LaoSafe programme. For businesses which do not pass the initial assessment, feedback will be provided, and once improvements have been implemented, these businesses will be able to retake the assessment.

Speaking during the design of the LaoSafe Programme Inthy Deuansavanh, Tourism Board Committee Member at the LNCCI, stressed ‘the importance of having a high quality and rigorous assessment protocol in place in order to build confidence in the programme and raise standards across the sector’.

The LaoSafe programme is currently being piloted in Vientiane, with trainers and assessors undergoing their initial training. Subject to Covid restrictions being eased, it is expected Food and Beverage businesses will be able to undergo training and assessment from November, with accommodation providers from January 2022. Expansion to other key tourism destinations can be expected early in 2022 following the official launch of the LaoSafe Programme in January.

During the pilot phase, training and assessment is being provided free of charge to businesses with the costs supported by the Skills for Tourism Project,LAO/029.

For more information, please visit www.tourismlaos.org or email laosafe@luxdev.lu.

Technical and financial support of the LaoSafe programme is being provided by the skills for tourism project, LAO/029. The skills for tourism project is co-financed by the Governments of the Lao PDR, the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg and Switzerland, and implemented by the Ministry of Education and Sports of the Lao PDR and LuxDev, the Luxembourg Development Cooperation Agency.
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