International DevelopmentProjects Portfolio

Strategic research and advisory project commissioned by GIZ under the Technical Support for the Comprehensive Technical Education Initiative (TCTI II) to explore innovative financing mechanisms for TVET institutions in Egypt, focusing on optimizing underutilized school assets to generate systemic revenue streams through international comparative analysis of 5-8 global models of school-administered income generating activities, conducting practitioner interviews for in-depth implementation insights, synthesizing lessons learned and best practices from international experiences, and developing actionable recommendations tailored to Egyptian TVET context within the framework of Technical Education Reform 2.0 and Egypt Vision 2030 alignment.

Comprehensive Labour Market Needs Analysis implemented under the Strong Businesses and Communities for Moldova project (GIZ-funded) to support the Ministry of Education and Research in strengthening VET policy and planning through evidence-based forecasting, stakeholder engagement, and international benchmarking aligned with EU Green Deal and 2030 Agenda priorities, including systematic development of the national State Order (SO) mechanism and integration of green economy and energy transition competencies for sustainable workforce development.

Multi-sector TVET transformation project partnering with GIZ and WINS to modernize Pakistan's technical education through national trainer upskilling across Energy, Agribusiness, Construction, and Water sectors. The initiative embeds green skills, digitalisation, and gender equality across NVQF Levels 5-7, conducting sector-specific Training Needs Analyses, developing enriched training packages with OBE and CBT&A principles, and delivering hybrid Training of Trainers to 100 master trainers while establishing sustainable institutional coaching systems aligned with NAVTTC's Strategic Reform Plan.

Comprehensive ADB-funded TVET system innovation project implemented in partnership with IPE Global to modernize the Philippine technical and vocational education system through advanced training facility upgrades, Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) skills integration, sustainable technology solutions, comprehensive capacity-building programmes for trainers and researchers, and development of industry skill needs database with financial investment strategies for MSMEs, ensuring alignment with the 2030 Agenda and SDG 4 while fostering digital and green transition competencies.

Comprehensive VET modernization project implemented in collaboration with Asian Development Bank and European Union Delegation to systematically transform Azerbaijan's vocational education system through establishment of NQF-aligned qualification frameworks supporting Global Gateway objectives, development of national TVET financing policies integrating multilateral donor strategies, enhancement of NQF Level 5 qualifications focusing on sustainable energy and digital skills, and strengthening education system resilience while aligning with EU governance principles, inclusiveness, and green transition priorities.

Comprehensive HTUplus Programme implemented in partnership with KfW and Al Hussein Technical University (HTU) to establish additional TVET offerings across various technical occupational fields, providing technical and educational advisory services, developing and adjusting training and assessment materials and tools, creating procurement specifications from technical perspectives for respective occupation fields, and focusing on technical training of teachers to enhance institutional capacity and educational quality at one of Jordan's premier technical universities.

Comprehensive Vocational Education Lao PDR (VELA) Program implemented in partnership with GIZ and Indeson to systematically strengthen private sector capacity and enhance their role in designing, planning, and implementing vocational education and training, facilitating collaboration and coordination with diverse stakeholders, supporting National Training Council-Private Organizations (NTC-PO) in reviewing and revising occupational and competency-based standards, building capacities of standard development facilitators, and developing and piloting six priority occupational standards with selected Trade Working Groups including Livestock Technician, Mixed Crop Technician, and Greenhouse Technician that align with sustainable development and rural livelihood enhancement objectives.

Comprehensive TVET rehabilitation project implemented through GIZ partnership to systematically restore and modernize Somalia's technical and vocational education infrastructure, ensuring coherence and complementarity across local, regional, and national levels while aligning with national TVET strategies, designing teacher training modules integrating green priority sectors including agriculture and construction with energy transition skills, advancing equal partnerships with local institutions and private sector actors, and developing capacity-building programmes for NQF Level 5 and 6 qualifications that contribute to Global Gateway sustainable and green solutions objectives.

Spearheaded systematic reform and modernization of Sudan's Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) framework through comprehensive capacity building initiatives, strategic policy dialogue, and development of evidence-based validation systems that enable formal recognition and certification of skills and competencies acquired through informal and non-formal learning pathways, directly addressing skills gaps and enhancing labor market mobility for underserved populations.

SEWOH project supporting sustainability and value addition in Uzbekistan's cotton economy, focusing on agricultural modernization, value chain development, and sustainable farming practices in the cotton sector.

Developed a comprehensive National TVET Blueprint integrating Global Gateway's high-standard investment approach to systematically address priority sector skills gaps, embed green and digital transition competencies, and ensure strategic alignment with Kenya's Vision 2030, the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, and targeted achievement of SDG 4 (Quality Education) and SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth).

Strategic enhancement and modernization of Egypt's dual education system through comprehensive revision of company participation requirements, development of future-oriented in-company training quality standards, implementation of robust child labor prevention mechanisms, and establishment of sustainable institutional frameworks that ensure systematic alignment between vocational education outputs and evolving industrial workforce demands in accordance with Egypt Vision 2030 and international best practices.

Comprehensive project commissioned by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) to improve food security in Kismayo, Somalia through better access to fishery products, training programs, and infrastructure development, reaching over 459,000 people.

Development of comprehensive guidelines for attracting suitable candidates to cooperative vocational education and training programs in India, based on international best practices and tailored for the Indian context through collaborative workshops.

EU-funded comprehensive reform initiative expanding and improving equitable, gender-balanced TVET governance and institutional capacity through systematic curriculum modernization, qualification framework enhancement, and large-scale teacher professional development program targeting construction and integrated agriculture sectors, directly aligning with Malawi's National Development Strategy III and commitment to achieving SDG 4 (Quality Education) and SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth) targets.

Execution of targeted tasks in Nigeria's SKYE project focusing on improvement of vocational training and education in construction across different occupational specializations, aimed at enhancing youth employment opportunities.

Development of comprehensive occupational standards and qualifications validation system in Jordan, focusing on employment enhancement and social inclusion through improved skills recognition and certification processes.

Comprehensive dual TVET programme development contracted by GIZ and KfW, with Indeson collaborating with PEM Consult to systematically modernize Georgia's ICT sector training through consultation with enterprises, VET institutions, and stakeholders for dual TVET curricula design within the NQF framework, comparative analysis of Georgian and German National Qualification Systems, development of ICT teacher training programmes and capacity-building for in-company instructors, launch of accreditation processes with TVET Quality Assurance Framework, and piloting of Workplace Instructor Training courses with focus on project-based, sustainable, and action-oriented teaching approaches that embed digital skills for green transition and align with European competency standards.

Supporting the Skills Initiative for Africa through financing facility development, focusing on employment opportunities for young populations across Africa with emphasis on scoping missions, operational procedures, and information campaigns.

Comprehensive midterm evaluation of energy efficiency improvement programs in China's construction sector, including stakeholder analysis, development partnership assessment, and strategic recommendations for GIZ implementation.

Development of occupational profiles, curriculum modules, and teacher training programs for plumbing, cooking & catering, and poultry farming in Liberia, focusing on building institutional capacity for skills development.

Implementation of vocational training and education tasks in Malawi's construction sector covering 4 occupational areas, focusing on practical skills development and industry-relevant training programs.

Comprehensive Youth, Employment and Skills (YES) programme in Kosovo executed in strategic partnership with the Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare (MLSW) and Ministry of Education, Science and Technology (MEST), addressing critical youth unemployment through systematic competency standards development for NQF levels 4-6, evidence-based skills outlook planning, labour market diagnostics, and integrated green TVET competencies that align with EU integration objectives and sustainable development priorities.

Comprehensive post-disaster vocational training system strengthening implemented under EU-funded hurricane recovery programme with DAI Europe to systematically rebuild British Virgin Islands' workforce capacity through development of industry-validated occupational profiles, competency-based curriculum modules, and intensive teacher training programmes for plumbing, cooking & catering, and poultry farming sectors, directly supporting economic recovery and resilience building following catastrophic 2017 Hurricane Irma through strategic skills development aligned with reconstruction priorities and sustainable development objectives.

Comprehensive Equipping Youth for Employment (EYE) Project implemented in partnership with Asian Development Bank and GIZ to systematically modernize Myanmar's TVET system through training of 710 vocational teachers in didactics and modern pedagogy, development of competency-based modular short courses (CBMSC) aligned with National Qualifications Framework standards, integration of digital learning solutions for inclusivity enhancement, and implementation of comprehensive teacher training programmes that foster Global Gateway's digital and green transformation objectives while strengthening institutional capacity for sustainable vocational education delivery.

Comprehensive EU-funded UNESCO TVET Reform Project implemented in strategic collaboration with Iraq's Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs and Ministry of Education to systematically enhance TVET system quality and relevance through application of DACUM methodology for occupational standards development, sector council establishment, competency-based curriculum design for NQF levels 3-7, and integration of project-based and workplace-based learning approaches that address post-conflict reconstruction workforce demands while aligning with international development frameworks.

Groundbreaking establishment and operationalization of Saudi Arabia's first Technical Trainer College in Riyadh, developing comprehensive bachelor degree programs combining technical expertise with pedagogical qualifications for 1,300 students across Information & Communication Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, and Electrical Engineering Technology disciplines, directly supporting the Kingdom's Vision 2030 human capital transformation agenda and technical workforce nationalization objectives.