Dear partners of DC dVET and the ILO,
Many countries continue to rely heavily on families and the public sector to finance formal TVET, while MSMEs often lack the resources to invest in training. Thoughtfully designed financial and nonfinancial incentives can help engage the private sector – but only when built on solid foundational measures and aligned with intrinsic motivations. To advance this crucial discussion, DC dVET and the ILO are joining forces to explore resilient and sustainable financing models for dual VET in informal economies. Please join us for our 4th BarCamp:
Building resilient funding models for dual vocational education and training (VET) in informal economies – towards quality and transition
Tuesday, 24th February 2026, 11:00 – 13:00 CET
Why join?
- Exchange on a wide range of topics: from demand- and supply-side financing schemes, public-private partnerships, to practical strategies and success factors for sustainable funding.
- Engage in dynamic breakout sessions and open dialogue with peers from policy, practice, academia, and development cooperation.
- Share your own experiences and contribute to collective learning on sustainable VET financing.
- Co-develop actionable recommendations to strengthen financing systems beyond donor support and ensure better transitions for young people and workers in the informal sector.
Programme highlights:
- Keynote impulses from international experts such as Salim Akoojee and Patrick Werquin, co-authors of the ILO/GIZ Think Piece on Apprenticeship Development in Africa, as well as Robert Palmer tbc (among others ILO’s recent study ), Prof. Markus Maurer and Xiaoyan Liang form the World Bank.
- Breakout sessions on resilient financing, demand- and supply-side models, and indirect financing mechanisms via intermediaries.
- Collaborative discussions and networking
Please register here: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/7403d19a-633e-4c0e-973e-9daca7e16b4a@3c3f86ab-a5ee-402e-8dfa-4d75dbabb024
We look forward to your participation in shaping the future of dual VET in informal economies!
Best regards,
The DC dVET and ILO Teams