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EDUCATION AS AN ENABLER OF COMPETITIVENESS FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
- Published On: 2022-03-23
The Virtual University Subsector meeting took place on 23rd February 2022 chaired by the University Subsector and Chair of the Education Sector Board Dr. Vincent Gaitho. This was the first University and Post Skills subsector and the focus was on the role of education as an enabler of competitiveness and sustainable development.
The Chair in his opening remarks said that private universities have played a very key role in increasing access to higher education in the country as well as reducing brain drain. The industry is the consumer of education products(graduates) and it is important to that industry and academia forge a very collaborative approach in order to ensure that the university products serve the market needs.
Dr. Gaitho highlighted the opportunities that exist in being active sector members including representation in various sector related government committees, opportunity to influence the policy and regulatory environment as well as public private partnerships and B2B exchange programs.
Members further discussed on role of post skills institutions in enriching university curriculums, the role of professional bodies and linkage with universities and the need to harmonize qualification and recognition frameworks for all professionals serving in different sectors. The sector members agreed that going forward they will play a key role in providing thought leadership for the sector especially for addressing human capital and skills needs for a competitive East African region.