Africa Skills Policy Forum 2026
"Shaping the Future of Skills, Empowering Africa's Youth"
Shaping the Future of Skills, Empowering Africa's Youth — Official portal for continental vision and strategic objectives.
16 - 18 November 2026
What is Africa’s Skills Policy Forum?
The African Skills Policy Forum is co-organized by Algeria's Ministry of Vocational Training and Education and the African Union Commission, serving as the principal high-level political summit. The Forum brings together African Ministers responsible for technical and vocational education and training, together with technical experts and institutional and international partners, for a working programme of ministerial dialogue, continental cooperation, and shared political commitment.
The 6 Core Thematic Tracks
Priority policy tracks modernizing TVET and future-proofing African skills
1. TVET Policy Reform
Modernizing national frameworks and reforming curricula to align with labor market demands.
2. Skills for Industrialization
Equipping African workforce for industrial expansion, manufacturing, and technical infrastructure.
3. Financing Skills Development
Developing sustainable financing models, engaging private sector funding, and skills investment.
4. Artificial Intelligence & the Future of TVET
Integrating artificial intelligence, digital learning tools, and smart tech into TVET.
5. Green Skills & Just Transition
Preparing youth for green energy transitions, circular economies, and sustainable practices.
6. Continental Cooperation & Governance
Fostering bilateral and multilateral TVET partnerships and continental governance frameworks.
The 4 Strategic Objectives of the Forum
Advance Continental TVET Strategy (2025–34)
Advance the implementation of the Continental TVET Strategy (2025–34) across African Member States, translating continental commitments into concrete action.
Structured TVET Knowledge Exchange Platform
Create a structured platform for African Ministries to exchange proven experience in TVET — curricula reform, financing models, industry partnerships, and apprenticeship systems.
Adopt Declaration on Skills for Tomorrow
Adopt a Declaration on Skills for Tomorrow, anticipating the technical and vocational skills Africa's economies will need in the years ahead, not only those already reflected in today's curricula.
Strengthen Bilateral & Multilateral Partnerships
Strengthen bilateral and multilateral partnerships in TVET between African Member States and international institutional partners.
