The role of education and training in sustainable development: social, economic and environmental dimensions

It is evident that most of [technical and vocational education and training] TVET systems in Arab countries have disappointed their societies by not fulfilling actual aspirations. They have been acting in a separate environment, which is not closely related to the social atmosphere. This paper comprises three chapters. The first gives a theoretical background and conceptual framework to the topic of TVET and its role in sustainable development, with emphases on social developments. The second gets into professional and educational conduct of some chosen countries, i.e. Iraq, Jordan, Palestine, Syria, and Lebanon in this category. The third gives a recommended look and approach to be adopted in further development of TVET in the Arab world. This paper aims at: analyzing the status quo of TVET in some Arab states in relation to their role in sustainable development; pinpointing some important factors that contribute to the failure of some systems of TVET in implementing their role in sustainable development; and highlighting recommended approaches to develop a better and effective role of Arab TVET in sustainable development.

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