Search results

Advanced search   My selection

Vocational education and training in southern Africa: a comparative study

The aim of this publication is to develop and share knowledge regarding the challenges faced by vocational education and training (VET) systems within the southern African region and the responses to these challenges. It examines the complexities through a unique comparative study of seven countries in southern Africa: Botswana, Lesotho, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa and Swaziland. The chapters are: The multiple context of vocational education and training in southern Africa / Simon McGrath; Botswana: united in purpose, diverse in practice / Salim Akoojee; Lesotho: the uphill journey to development / Thomas Magau; Mauritius: 'the Singapore of Africa'?: skills for a global island / Anthony Gewer; Mozambique: towards rehabilitation and transformation / Nimrod Mbele; Namibia: repositioning vocational education and training / Mahlubi Mabizela; South Africa: skills development as a tool for social and economic development / Salim Akoojee, Anthony Gewer and Simon McGrath; The Kingdom of Swaziland: escaping the colonial legacy / Jennifer Roberts; Key issues and challenges for transformation / Simon McGrath.

The aim of this publication is to develop and share knowledge regarding the challenges faced by vocational education and ...  Show Full Abstract  

Authors: Akoojee, Salim; Gewer, Anthony; McGrath, Simon
Corporate authors: Human Sciences Research Council (South Africa) (HSRC)
Date: 2005
Geographic subjects: Africa; South Africa; Botswana;
Lesotho; Mauritius; Mozambique; Namibia; Swaziland show more

Resource type: Book
Series name: HSRC research monograph
Subjects: Vocational education and training; Research; Governance

VITAL Object