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UNESCO-UNEVOC regional forum: advancing TVET for youth employability and sustainable development, Latin America and the Caribbean, 27-28 August 2013, San José, Costa Rica; meeting report Year of publication: 2013 Corporate author: UNESCO International Centre for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (UNEVOC) The Regional Forum of UNEVOC centres in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) presented in this report was one of a series of activities aiming to strengthen global and regional harmonization for the advancement of TVET transformation through the capacities of UNEVOC’s unique global network of specialized TVET institutions and affiliated partners, following the UNESCO Third International Congress on Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) that took place in China in May 2012. The Forum also provided the opportunity to present evidence on the two priority thematic areas for UNESCO-UNEVOC for 2013, Youth and Skills and Greening TVET. This was achieved through the presentation and discussion of several promising practices in these two areas. 
Technical and Vocational Education and Training for Disadvantaged Youth Year of publication: 2021 Corporate author: UNESCO International Centre for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (UNEVOC) Due to its close links to the labour market, technical and vocational education and training (TVET) can play an important role to improve job opportunities and livelihoods for young people, and in particular for disadvantaged youth. However, this potential is not always fully realized, and relatively little research and evidence has been collected about the barriers disadvantaged youth face when accessing to and progressing through TVET.This paper maps some of the main barriers disadvantaged youth face in TVET and examines available evidence on strategies and approaches that are being used or can be used to meet the needs of disadvantaged youth. The paper discusses these barriers using a framework that looks at ‘4As’: availability, accessibility, acceptability, and adaptability. The report is the outcome of a study conducted in collaboration with the University of Nottingham and other members of the UNEVOC Network. 
Boosting Gender Equality in Science and Technology: A Challenge for TVET Programmes and Careers Year of publication: 2020 Corporate author: UNESCO International Centre for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (UNEVOC) While technical and vocational education and training (TVET) has the potential to bolster the participation of women in the labour market, this potential is not always well understood and capitalized on. In general, female students are lowly represented in TVET compared to general programmes, and in particular girls and women tend to be under-represented in the fields that require science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) skills and knowledge. In addition to being required for ‘traditional’ and ‘emerging’ occupations, STEM skills and knowledge are often needed for the so-called ‘jobs of the future’, driving innovation, inclusive growth and sustainable development. This report examines the key issues concerning girls and women’s participation and achievement in STEM-related TVET programmes and their transition STEM related careers. 
Elevating TVET for a Just and Sustainable Future for All: UNESCO-UNEVOC Medium-term Strategy 2024-2026 Year of publication: 2024 Corporate author: UNESCO International Centre for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (UNEVOC) The UNESCO-UNEVOC medium-term strategy for 2024 to 2026 sets out a roadmap to elevate technical and vocational education and training (TVET) for a just and sustainable future and empower TVET institutions to address the demands of digital, green and inclusive societies and economies. In alignment with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the UNESCO strategy for TVET 2022-2029, UNESCO-UNEVOC will support Member States to upgrade their TVET systems and equip all youth and adults with skills for employment, decent work, entrepreneurship and lifelong learning. By working alongside international organizations, governments, UNEVOC Centres and partners, UNESCO-UNEVOC will implement a transformative TVET agenda focused on building flexible pathways for individuals to learn, work and live in a world that demands innovative solutions to complex, interconnected challenges. 
UNESCO-UNEVOC Medium-Term Strategy for 2021-2023: Strengthening TVET Capacities and Cooperation in the Member States Year of publication: 2020 Corporate author: UNESCO International Centre for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (UNEVOC) The Medium-Term Strategy for 2021-2023 (MTS-III) sets out how UNESCO-UNEVOC will support TVET institutions to meet the demands of dynamic labour markets and provide quality skills training for a sustainable future of work. MTS-III focuses on developing the capacities of TVET leaders, supporting TVET institutions in implementing change programmes, and facilitating knowledge sharing and peer learning within the UNEVOC Network. 
Advancing Innovation: UNESCO-UNEVOC in Action; Biennial Report 2018-2019 Year of publication: 2020 Corporate author: UNESCO International Centre for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (UNEVOC) In a rapidly evolving world filled with societal, environmental and economic disruptions, technical and vocational education and training (TVET) systems need to develop innovative strategies to tackle emerging challenges while simultaneously seizing the opportunities that have arisen from the advent of 21st century technology.This Biennial Report gives a comprehensive overview of UNESCO-UNEVOC's activities in technical and vocational education and training over the biennium 2018-2019. 
Address by Mr Koïchiro Matsuura, Director-General of UNESCO, on the occasion of the Opening Ceremony of the UNESCO World Conference on Education for Sustainable Development: Moving into the Second Half of the UN Decade, delivered on his behalf by Mr Nicholas Burnett, Assistant Director-General for Education; Bonn, Germany, 31 March 2009 Year of publication: 2009 Corporate author: UNESCO. Director-General, 1999-2009 (Matsuura, K.) This address by Mr Koïchiro Matsuura, Director-General of UNESCO, on the occasion of the opening ceremony of the UNESCO World Conference on Education for Sustainable Development: Moving into the Second Half of the UN Decade, was delivered on his behalf by Mr Nicholas Burnett, Assistant Director-General for Education; Bonn, Germany, 31 March 2009. 
2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development Year of publication: 2018 Corporate author: United Nations System Staff College (UNSSC) By endorsing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its seven goals for 2015, the international community emphasized sustainable development. In this table, one hundred and ninety three Member States pledged to ensure inclusive and sustained economic growth, social inclusion, environmental protection and the promotion of peaceful, just and inclusive societies through a new global partnership. The Agenda 2030 is rights-based and ambitious.It is an ambitious plan of action for countries, the United Nations system, and all other actors. The agenda goes beyond rhetoric and makes a concrete call to people, the planet and prosperity, and it encourages us to take bold and transformative steps urgently needed to guide the world towards a sustainable and resilient path.