The International Labour Organization (ILO) conducted a stakeholder workshop under the UK Prosperity Fund Skills Programme for South East Asia (UKPFSEA) Project. The workshop was held last 18-19 February 2020 at Makati Diamond Residences.
The project aims to contribute to increase the capacity for inclusive growth in the Philippines through more productive and equitable skills systems and TVET systems. The project also aims to achieve strengthened governance of skills system, including enhanced and sustainable institutional capacity, strengthened and sustainable TVET financing system, and enhanced industry engagement in TVET.
The workshop, on the other hand, aimed to present the UKPFSEA project alongside with its objectives, anticipated results, and activities; secure commitment among main project partner institutions to support project implementation; and discuss current emerging challenges and opportunities in the national TVET system and the proposed reforms which the project seeks to support.
ECOP Governor Antonio Sayo presented the role of private enterprises in skills development. Mr. Sayo’s presentation set the background information on how skills development is integral to national priorities. During the course of the workshop, the participants were able to provide inputs in the draft list of outputs of the project.