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- 7 July
- By NIG/023 & NIG/024
- Niger Office NIG/023 NIG/024
- Education, vocationnal training and employment
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NIGER - Un mécanisme innovant pour le financement et l’amélioration de la qualité de l’éducation

Dans un contexte mondial caractérisé par la rareté des ressources, le Niger et ses partenaires ont su mettre en place un mécanisme et un outil de financement, aligné sur les priorités nationales : le Fonds Commun Sectoriel de l’éducation (FCSE). Créé le 5 juillet 2017, le FCSE regroupe les contributions des partenaires techniques et financiers (Coopération suisse, Coopération luxembourgeoise, l’Agence française de Développement et l’UNICEF). Il est destiné aux six (6) ministères en charge de l’éducation et de la formation à savoir les Ministères en charge de l’Enseignement primaire ; des Enseignements secondaires ; de l’Enseignement supérieur ; des Enseignements professionnels et techniques ; de la Jeunesse et des Sports et enfin de la Renaissance culturelle.

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Vidéo de présentation du FCSE

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- 6 July
- By Coudy DIA
- Mali Office MLI/022
- Education, vocationnal training and employment
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MALI – Formations, accès au financement et accompagnement : des primo-entrepreneurs présentent leur parcours
Depuis 2018, l'Agence malienne pour la promotion de l'emploi des jeunes (APEJ) a permis l'installation de 1733 primo-entrepreneurs des régions de Ségou et Sikasso, avec l'appui du programme Formation et insertion professionnelle, MLI/022.

L'APEJ a notamment joué un rôle essentiel pour :
- l'accès au financement des jeunes via ses Institutions de Micro-Finance (IMF) partenaires;
- la formation des jeunes en création et gestion d’entreprise; et
- l’accompagnement de proximité de 12 mois pour suivre la bonne installation et le remboursement des échéances de prêt aux IMF des jeunes.
Au total, ce sont plus de 400 millions de FCFA de crédits qui ont été accordés aux jeunes entrepreneurs, avec un taux de remboursement de 95% !

Le Conseil régional de Ségou a, quant à lui, offert la possibilité aux jeunes sortants des centres de formation professionnelle, publics et privés, d'être appuyés dans l'élaboration de leur plan d'affaire, avant que celui-ci ne soit soumis aux IMF pour financement.

Par ailleurs, ce même Conseil régional s'apprête à donner la même chance aux sortants du dispositif de formation par apprentissage.

Pour mieux comprendre le parcours de ces primo-entrepreneurs, vous trouverez ci-dessous sept portraits vidéos présentant les démarches, les réussites mais aussi les difficultés rencontrées par ces jeunes .

Le programme MLI/022 est cofinancé par le gouvernement malien et la Coopération luxembourgeoise et mis en œuvre par LuxDev.

Ambition d'un jeune couturier à Ségou

Au service de la beauté à Ségou

Au service de la beauté à Tominian

Embouche ovine à Yorosso

Reconversion d'un jeune routier à Ségou

La nouvelle vie d'une ménagère à Bla

Les débuts prometteurs d'un jeune entrepreneur en menuiserie métallique

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- 2 July
- By Nita Shala
- Kosovo Office KSV/020
- Education, vocationnal training and employment
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KOSOVO - Implementation of a new cost estimation and financial management system for VET schools
One of the main challenges in the education sector in Kosovo is building a sustainable system for the promotion of adult education and lifelong learning, as well as the provision of funding. The project, Support to Vocational Education and Training (VET) Reform in KosovoProject, KSV/020, as a continuation of the project, Support to Vocational Education and Training Reform in Kosovo: Establishment of Centres of Competence in Ferizaj and Prizren, KSV/015, continued to support the Agency for Vocational Education and Training and Adult Education (AVETAE) and the Municipal Education Departments (MED) to improve the process of financial planning for VET schools, especially for establishing a financing formula by profile. As of the end of 2019, a professionsal accounting software was set up to help improve VET schools financial planning and follow-up of budget procedures. The software was implemented in 10 VET schools including two CoCs in Prizren and Ferizaj. Unfortunately, VET Schools have no autonomy in managing their finances, which is done through the ministry’s management system of public finances. This created challenges for schools in terms of handling their expenditures and keeping track of financial reports. The solution consisted in the introduction of the aforementioned accounting software. Project KSV/020 provided technical assistance to the CoCs and VET schools’ management to facilitate its use.

Certification of the VET school representatives on the use of the new cost estimation and financial management software

The software, even though quite complex, was modified to the needs of each school and in accordance to the profiles they offer. Furthermore, data spanning from the period of 2018 until 2020 was imported into the system including the planned budget, its execution and, in most schools, the inventory of all the current equipment/assets per profile, along with staff and student data. This allowed for a more transparent and accurate overview of the current financial resources in order to ensure realistic planning and increased budget performance. The system also allowed schools to build analytical reports that lead to better school management, as well as provide an overview of the situation for different stakeholders such as the Ministry of Education and Science (MES), the MED and AVETAE.

After its implementation, a survey was conducted to assess the overall satisfaction of schools with the new financing system. The feedback was very positive with the schools’ trained staff, highlighting the ease of using the software and the fact that it allows for real time financial information.

The new system could lead to harmonisation at a national level of this aspect of the VET financing system in Kosovo. Consequently, with the help of the beneficiaries, the solution ought to be implemented in all VET schools in Kosovo, and not only in the ones supported by the Project. The system would aid all schools in building capacities with regard to budget planning, financial analysis, mitigation of the identified risks, challenges, gaps and the administration of their financial system.

Certification of the VET school representatives on the use of the new cost estimation and financial management software
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- 29 June
- By Coudy DIA
- Mali Office MLI/022
- Education, vocationnal training and employment
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MALI – 1500 masques produits en 5 jours !
Face à la pandémie de Covid19, le Mali a lancé l’initiative « un malien, un masque ». Pour répondre à cet appel le Centre de formation professionnelle (CFP) de Tominian, construit et équipé en 2013 dans le cadre du programme MLI/019, a mobilisé sa filière coupe/couture et ses fonds propres. Il a ainsi, confectionné et distribué gratuitement 1500 masques.

Cette contribution à l’effort national a permis à 10 apprenants de la filière coupe/couture du CFP de démontrer la qualité de l’enseignement reçu puisque les 1500 masques ont été produits en 5 jours seulement !

Cette belle initiative s’est clôturée le 1er juin 2020 par une cérémonie de remise des masques au profit d’une vingtaine d’administrations publiques et d’organisations privées, présidée par le Sous-Préfet central du cercle de Tominian, Monsieur Seydou Traoré.

Par ailleurs, LuxDev n’a pas été en reste puisque son équipe en place à Ségou a également bénéficié de cette généreuse initiative.

Le Programme d’appui à la formation et à l’lnsertion professionnelles, MLI/019 dont l’exécution à eu lieu de 2008 à 2015, avait été financé par la Coopération luxembourgeoise et mis en œuvre par LuxDev.
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- 15 June
- By Caroline de BOISSET
- Senegal Office SEN/032
- Education, vocationnal training and employment
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SÉNÉGAL - Les communes engagées dans l'effort collectif contre le Covid-19
La Coopération Sénégal-Luxembourg, dans le cadre de ses appuis aux collectivités territoriales des zones Nord et Centre du Sénégal, soutient 34 communes engagées dans l’effort contre la Covid-19 en mobilisant de nombreux acteurs locaux pour la production de masques, gel hydroalcoolique et lave-mains.

LES COMMUNES MOBILISENT LA FORMATION PROFESSIONNELLE

Depuis plusieurs semaines, il n’y a plus d’apprentis dans le Centre de formation professionnelle de Kaffrine. Pourtant les machines à coudre continuent à vrombir. Ce ne sont plus des boubous niveau débutant qui sont confectionnés dans le centre mais des masques de protection pour lutter contre la Covid-19. Comme à Kaffrine, en quelques jours, dans les zones Nord et Centre du Sénégal, après vérification de la conformité des échantillons aux normes sanitaires sénégalaises par les autorités médicales, 17 autres centres de formation, sous l’impulsion des maires, se sont reconvertis en atelier de production de masques contre la Covid-19.

Un maître d’apprentissage réalise des masques en tissu lavable

MAÎTRES ARTISANS ET ASSOCIATIONS DE FEMMES ENGAGÉS DANS LE PROCESSUS

Les maîtres artisans ont également été appelés à se joindre au mouvement en reconvertissant leurs ateliers (19 ateliers mobilisés) pour produire masques et lave-mains. En tout, la production de 136 000 masques a été financée par la Coopération Sénégal - Luxembourg. Devant cet effort collectif, les associations de femmes jouent aussi un rôle important en produisant des solutions de gel hydroalcoolique. La Coopération a également financé la livraison d’eau de javel, de désinfectants et de masques FFP2 distribués dans les structures de santé et autres lieux publics dans les communes. Depuis plusieurs semaines enfin, des spots radio financés par la Coopération participent à la sensibilisation des populations aux gestes barrières et au port du masque.

LA COOPÉRATION SÉNÉGAL – LUXEMBOURG PAR TEMPS DE CRISE

Les appuis pour la lutte contre la Covid-19 aux communes et agences régionales de développement entrent dans le cadre du quatrième Programme indicatif de la Coopération Sénégal - Luxembourg. Depuis 2003, le Luxembourg, le Ministère de la santé et de l’action sociale et le Ministère de l’Emploi et de la Formation professionnelle et de l’Artisanat travaillent ensemble pour améliorer le système de santé, les urgences en particulier, ainsi que les dispositifs de formation et d’apprentissage rénové au Sénégal.

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- 29 May
- By Nita Shala
- Kosovo Office KSV/020
- Education, vocationnal training and employment
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Kosovo - Business Model Offices lead to an international partnership agreement between the CoC Ferizaj and SEDU Vet School in Finland
An important component of the Project is the establishment of the Business Model Offices (BMO) and the advancement of a new management concept in all the supported Vocational Education Training (VET) schools. Through this component, the Project aims at increasing the relevance of the supported schools by intervening in the following aspects: advancing the qualification sets based on the Industry needs, identification and conclusion of agreements aiming at income generation opportunities, mapping and development of potential partnerships with the external stakeholders, and the development of the students skills and knowledge by conducting relevant practical work and professional practice.

The Project has piloted the implementation of the Business Model concept in the Center of Competencies (CoC) Ferizaj enhancing its capacity of conducting industrial liaison and partnership building activities. The full dedication of the management of the CoC and the Project team has enabled the school to transform this innovative experience into a real success story through the signature of many partnership agreements with the national and international partners. Recently, the CoC Ferizaj has signed a long-term multi-purpose agreement with the SEDU VET School in Finland. Through this agreement, the graduates of the Professional Nurse profile in the CoC Ferizaj will be able to visit SEDU and attend an additional year of studies. The complementary education received from SEDU will equip the graduates with additional language skills and practical training leading to the receival of a Finnish diploma upon their graduation. Additionally, the CoC Ferizaj will receive support from the SEDU in the provision of the teaching and learning materials, and the professional development of the teachers of the pharmacy profile in the next three years.

The CoC has selected the first cohort of 20 graduates following a strict selection process as per the same admission criteria applied in Finland. The selection process revealed that the student had the required level of knowledge reassuring the CoC on the quality of education it provides. The graduates have started their studies at SEDU in January 2020 and the initial impression on the quality of the educational experience received by them is very positive. The completion of this working experience will directly increase their value in the labour market by increasing their chances for immediate employment upon their return and provision of additional contribution to the field in Kosovo. A successful experience of the graduates will further promote the overall objective of the Project to support the creation of a technical workforce that is relevant to the social and economic development of Kosovo. At the same time, a successful agreement with SEDU will allow the CoC Ferizaj to ensure its long-term sustainability by the provision of quality education that will promote it as a future reference point for the local and European labour market.

The selected students at SEDU in Finland (13 February 2020)
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- 29 April
- By LAO/029
- LAO/029
- Education, vocationnal training and employment
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LAOS - Learning is a never-ending journey like Oudone journey.Capacity building
Oudone Thangsombath is a teacher at Champasack Technical and Vocational Education College. “Because I did not graduate from a teacher training college, I lacked pedagogical skills. It made my teaching really hard in the past. Until I joined the ASEAN National Trainers and Assessors Programme supported by Skills and Tourism Project - LAO/029 to further develop my teaching skills, now I have more hands-on and practical experiences. I am confident to pass this knowledge and skills to my students”.

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- 27 April
- By Ben Wandivinit
- Asia Office LAO/029
- Education, vocationnal training and employment
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LAOS - Making change happen in BolikhamxayThe stories of Phailana Mounjampy and Phouvilay Thadavong, the teachers from Bolikhamxay province
Phailana is standing in front of her class, smiling and confident. The students are looking up to her and listen as she is explaining the difference between white wine and red wine and how they accompany various dishes.

Seeing her interact with her students and hearing her talk about the service sector with such passion, you would not have guessed that there was a time she did not feel so comfortable teaching.

"In the beginning, I was much more nervous," says the 22-year-old, "but through practice I have become more and more confident." Phailana Mounjampy, The young teacher is giving classes to students of the diploma in Food and Beverage Services at Bolikhamxay Technical School in Paksan. The school also offers a diploma in Food Production which is taught by teacher, Phouvilay.

Phailana (left) and Phouvilay (right). Credit Phoonsab Thevongsa

Both of them were recruited after they respectively completed the diplomas in Food and Beverage Service Operations and Food and Beverage Production Operations at the Lao National Institute of Tourism and Hospitality (LANITH). They were recipients of a full scholarship for their studies provided by the LAO/029 - Skills for Tourism Project.

Telling us about their experiences, the young women fondly recollect what they liked most about their time at LANITH.

“I learned the real art behind the service sector, from setting up tables to greeting guests” explains Phailana. “And I started to approach things in a more structured way,” she says. “They were also very strict,” exclaims Phouvilay, adding, “but in a good way. And they treated all students equally, which I really appreciated.”

While Phailana had a clear vision of her future from the start and applied for the scholarship the moment she heard of it, Phouvilay’s path was not as straightforward. Unsure about working in the service sector, Phouvilay submitted her application with some hesitation. Yet, in spite of the programme’s competitiveness and high number of applicants, she made the cut!

With a cheeky smile she recalls the moment she received the offer. "I almost dropped my papaya salad," she chuckles. Much to her own surprise, Phouvilay came to like the course and it sparked a real interest in her for the hospitality sector.

Both teachers hope to kindle the same enthusiasm among their students. Phouvilay goes on to clarify: "Before I started at LANITH, I had no idea about European or international food, I never even tried it before. It really opened my eyes!” It is that kind of passion and curiosity she now wants to instill in her students. “I see myself in them,” she says. “That’s why I want to keep them motivated and show them all the different opportunities that the sector has to offer.” Phailana nods in agreement, “I get so happy when I see my students progressing. That’s the best part of being a teacher!”

The diplomas in Food and Beverage Service Operations and Food and Beverage Production Operations at the Lao National Institute of Tourism and Hospitality (LANITH) were supported by the Skills for Tourism Project (LAO/029), to provide people from disadvantaged backgrounds with the knowledge and skills to find their first job in the tourism and hospitality sector.

The Skills for Tourism Project is co-financed by the Governments of Lao PDR, the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg and Switzerland, and implemented by the Ministry of Education and Sports (MoES) of Lao PDR and LuxDev, the Luxembourg Development Cooperation Agency.
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- 13 March
- By MICHEL PUJANA
- Burkina Faso Office BKF/026
- Education, vocationnal training and employment
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BURKINA FASO - Les formations modulaires courtes, un levier vers l’emploi
Dans la perspective de la mise en œuvre des actions de formation prévues dans le cadre de l’appui à la politique sectorielle (APOSE) d’enseignement et de formation techniques et professionnels sur financement du Luxembourg, de l’Agence française de Développement, de l’Autriche, de la Suisse et de Monaco, une visite a été réalisée au Centre de Formation professionnelle de Référence de Ziniaré (CFPRZ) situé à 30 Km de la capitale Ouagadougou. La visite a été effectuée par l’assistance technique de l’APOSE avec la participation d‘une équipe du Fonds d’appui à la formation professionnelle et à l’apprentissage (FAFPA). Elle avait pour objet de s’imprégner des réalités de ce centre et de connaitre ses potentialités actuelles et futures au bénéfice des apprenants et du secteur privé.

En termes d’offres, le centre propose des formations modulaires qualifiantes de courtes durées visant l’obtention du brevet de qualification professionnelle (BQP) ou le brevet professionnel de technicien (BPT) en vue de s’insérer dans le marché de l’emploi post stage en entreprise vers la fin de leur cursus soit en tant que salarié ou en optant pour l’auto emploi/entrepreneuriat à leur propre compte. Pour leur formation, les jeunes en apprentissage bénéficient de près de 80% de cours pratiques dans les ateliers du centre et en entreprises dans le cadre des stages d’immersion tout en alliant cela aux cours généraux et théoriques sur site dans les ateliers.

Par ailleurs, les travailleurs des entreprises, des administrations publiques et autres organismes peuvent également accéder aux différents modules de perfectionnement dans le cadre de la formation continue.

Pour cette année le catalogue de formations propose les filières suivantes tant au niveau de modules courts que du perfectionnement : boulangerie/pâtisserie, électricité bâtiment, électromécanique, électronique industrielle, froid et climatisation, mécanique automobile, cycle motocycle et agricole, mécanique de précision, menuiserie bois, menuiserie métallique, génie civil/construction-maçonnerie, dessin bâtiment, énergie solaire, informatique/TIC.

A travers le « guichet voucher » mis en place par le FAFPA et qui sera consolidé avec l’appui de l’assistance technique, l’APOSE contribuera à la formation de quelques 400 apprenants avec une attention particulière quant à l’accès et la rétention des jeunes filles/femmes et personnes fragilisées. Cette initiative permettra non seulement de valoriser l’immense potentiel de ce centre par la mutualisation des ressources, mais aussi et surtout, faciliter l’accès à des formations qualifiantes à de nombreux apprenants et ce dans un cadre d’excellence tout en bénéficiant d’une orientation et d’un accompagnement vers l’emploi.
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- 4 March
- By Ben Wandivinit
- LAO/029
- Education, vocationnal training and employment
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LAOS - Celebrity TV Chef Boosts Lao Students’ Cooking Skills
Luxembourg’s celebrity TV chef and cookbook author Anne Faber conducted a hands-on workshop for Lao ‘Food Production’ students at Vientiane’s Pakpasak Technical College on 20 February to teach them the underlying skills of Western-style food preparation.

The class culminated in a lunch served by the college’s ‘Food and Beverage Service’ students at the Lanith Cafe for some 20 distinguished guests, including Mr. Sam Schreiner, Chargé d'Affaires of the Embassy of the Grand-Duchy of Luxembourg in Lao PDR.

Ms. Faber teamed up with Pakpasak Technical College teachers to guide 20 students in creating a traditional Luxembourgish home-style meal from scratch, while adopting local ingredients found in the markets of Vientiane.

I wanted them to better understand the background of the dishes and to learn the skills needed to prepare full Western meals

Ms. Faber

© Bart Verweij

To accomplish this, the star of “Anne’s Kitchen” TV show divided the class into groups and assigned them to complete different tasks in workstations. They then worked together for the main dish, Kniddelen, an iconic Luxembourg mainstay.

“I just showed the students what to do, the process and timing, and they did it,” Ms. Faber explained, adding, “They helped each other, learned very quickly and were very focused. There was no air of competition, and they were extremely proud of their achievements.”

© Bart Verweij

Ms. Daosoukoula Vilay, a food production teacher at the college, said, “It was an honour for me and my students to have an opportunity to work with Chef Anne in preparing Luxembourgish dishes for our guests.”

Student Ms. Phonemany Keokhampheng, noted:

We saw the difference between the art of Lao and Western cooking. That made us want to improve ourselves and explore other cuisines further. We loved all the food that we made, especially the Luxembourgish dumplings that are so tasty, fragrant, and mouth-watering.

© Bart Verweij

To further enhance their skills, Ms. Faber showed the students how to adapt local ingredients and cooking equipment to create a Western meal. “I also built on what they have already learned at the college about the details of serving Western guests…how to select the appropriate plates and stemware for the specific dishes, and how to prepare the dishes in the correct order to deliver a fresh meal at the right temperature.”

Mr. Schreiner, who toured the kitchen and classrooms before partaking in the lunch, commended the efforts of Ms. Faber, the teachers and the students, while noting the progress being made by the Skills for Tourism Project (LAO/029) in enhancing tourism and hospitality vocational education and skills development in Lao PDR.

The project is moving forward and continually building students’ skills. Students are receiving good training and education. Therefore, they will be able to find jobs and start a career in hospitality.

Mr. Schreiner

Mr. Schreiner stressed that the project also helps the Lao tourism economy by improving service standards, a key element in moving the industry forward.

The Skills for Tourism Project (LAO/029) is co-financed by the Governments of Lao PDR, the Grand-Duchy of Luxembourg and Switzerland. It is implemented by the Ministry of Education and Sports of Lao PDR and LuxDev, the Luxembourg Development Cooperation Agency.
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