International TVET consultant, labour market and organisational researcher. Interested in the relationship between TVET & Trade, productivity and development
Joined September 2011
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Martin-Christian Kent retweeted
The ILO supported the establishment of the first Sector Skills Body (SSB) in Ethiopia in collaboration with the 🇪🇹 Ministry of Labour and Skills, the public and private sectors, and trade unions. This first SSB is for the agro-processing sector in 🇪🇹 #SkillsDevelopment
Martin-Christian Kent retweeted
I am happy to be part of this process "Enhancing Climate Change Education: The Role of the Greening Curriculum Guidance" @UNESCO
Let us integrate it into TVET institutions. @worlddidac @TVETJournal @UNICEF @UNICEFKenya @ShaheenSnilofer @giz_gmbh @bodo_immink
Martin-Christian Kent retweeted
.@ILO Recommendation on Quality #Apprenticeships helps young people across the world improve their #skills aligned with labour market needs and their aspirations. Hear what researchers and policymakers say about the new standard at this int’l conference: bit.ly/4aEzfcJ
Martin-Christian Kent retweeted
This @ILO report evaluates the institutional and labour relations regimes in six African countries: Cameroon, Ghana, Kenya, Morocco, Mozambique, and South Africa. It focuses on promoting decent work conditions for subnational government workers.
shorturl.at/jsLT6
Martin-Christian Kent retweeted
📢New @ILO report launched at #COP28
📗It finds that with policies designed to achieve a #JustTransition, the Middle-East and North Africa region could create 10 million new jobs by 2050 through decarbonization and green industrial growth.
✅Read more👇
ilo.org/global/about-the-ilo…
Martin-Christian Kent retweeted
Thank you to everyone getting behind Scunthorpe United. Our petition is to show solidarity and encourage all those able to help bring about a good outcome to do the right thing. #UTI action.labour.org.uk/page/13…
Martin-Christian Kent retweeted
New ESS data shows employer investment in training continues to flatline, with employers spending 26% less than they were in 2005.
This is holding back productivity and individual opportunity – and improvements in living standards.
Short 🧵
Martin-Christian Kent retweeted
Such lovely news, and a well deserved win for @GuildfordLib - fabulous team of staff who always go above and beyond 🎉🎉🎉
Huge congratulations to the wonderful staff @GuildfordLib on winning the Customer Service Awards 2023 in category "Service Providers"!🤩
The Awards are organised by @ExperienceGford, and winners are chosen via public vote.
Thank you to all who voted! We are very proud of them!
ALT Selfie photo of Guildford Library staff
ALT Quote from Bryony Calverley, the Group Manager for Guildford Library: “We are extremely proud of the team as they always go above and beyond. It is fantastic that it has been recognised by our local community. It really means a lot to us.”
ALT A photo of the Customer Service Awards 2023 certificate and flowers on a table.
Martin-Christian Kent retweeted
Since 2018, over half of countries 🌐 have seen increased participation in adult learning & education. However, challenges persist as adult education fails to reach those who need it the most.
More in our Global Report on Adult Learning & Education 👉🏾 bitly.ws/RkeU
Martin-Christian Kent retweeted
Join us on 29 August for our next episode of the #Skills Bridge Masterclass Series where we will focus on ensuring the effectiveness and sustainability of Sector Skills Bodies in different country and regional contexts.
Register👉: tinyurl.com/mr2wz3pm
Martin-Christian Kent retweeted
Hope for students and more schools in #Iraq!
Educating children & youth is Iraq's most important development challenge. Indeed, it can lead the country to a sustainable development path & improved welfare for all its citizens.
Learn more: wrld.bg/iP4P50PsgII
#Education
Martin-Christian Kent retweeted
Technology offers an education lifeline for millions but excludes many more.
Access to education is still grossly unequal.
Currently, 85% of countries have laws or policies to improve school or learner connectivity.
Learn more: Bit.ly/gemreport2023
#TechOnOurTerms
Martin-Christian Kent retweeted
#Skills development and #lifelonglearning are two key ways to further employability, #socialjustice, and sustainable development.
This new @ILO report offers policy options to improve access and participation.
tinyurl.com/bdxv3s2p
@ILO_SKILLS
@ILOAsiaPacific
Martin-Christian Kent retweeted
My boy among the #TeamGambia Chefs that swoop gold at the International cuisine competition held in Nigeria this week for Jollof Rice!
"The Gambia takes the crown in the African signature cuisine competition and wins gold in the 2023 vegan showdown! 🇬🇲🍽️"
Source: @visitthegambia
Martin-Christian Kent retweeted
According to a joint survey of 34 Sub-Saharan African countries, only 3 were implementing long-term remedial measures to protect learning.
Find out why countries need to #RecoverEducation, accelerate learning, and #EndLearningPoverty.
Replay our event: wrld.bg/TT2u50Pt9i0
Martin-Christian Kent retweeted
@ITC_Gambia, we continue to deliver on our commitments to Government, BSOs and MSMEs in The Gambia. It was with honor that I lead ITC’s technical and financial support to Gambia’s Labour Force Survey 2023. A big congratulations to @GBoS and @MoTIEBanjul
Kebba Secka, @ITC_Gambia 🎙: “this survey is a critical step towards understanding and addressing the challenges faced by our labour force after the Covid-19 pandemic during which many people lost their jobs and many small businesses closed.”
Martin-Christian Kent retweeted
BASK Book Club, a series of #authorevents hosted by @thebookladyng
Guildford Library is hosting the FINAL OF 3 on Saturday August 26 with @LeyeAdenle
It's going to be amazing! So be sure to book now!
Booking bit.ly/baskbooks
@SurreyLibraries
#LoveLibraries
ALT 'Image is a landscape format poster for Guildford Library and 'The Book Lady's' author event with Leye Adenle. The poster features a circular author photo of Leye on the right, flanked on the left by the cover of his book 'unfinished Business'. On the left on the image is Black Text reading: 'Guildford Library Presents... BASK Book Club with Leye Adenle; Saturday August 26 3pm.' The image has a largely white background, with a red motif on the right under the author photo. Additionally, the logo for both Surrey County Council and The Book Lady are present.
Martin-Christian Kent retweeted
We are thrilled to join GBOS and partners to hold a validation workshop for the 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣2️⃣-2️⃣3️⃣ #Gambia Labour Force Survey.
The survey provides crucial information critical in evaluating and monitoring the progress of development goals, especially #SDGs 5️⃣ & 8️⃣.
Martin-Christian Kent retweeted
What does the #FutureofWork look like? Our latest research investigates the rise of flexible working, the gig economy and automation and their effects on equality in the labour market.
Read the report: orlo.uk/IVpNs