TVET skills must be exported to global markets: Stakeholders

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2026-06-12

SWAKOPMUND, 11 June 2026 - Ladies enrolled in the Open Doors Education Centre (ODEC) Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Programme making beaded ornaments. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

SWAKOPMUND, 12 JUN (NAMPA) – Namibia should position itself not only as a producer of skilled artisans for the local economy, but also as an exporter of technical expertise to international markets, stakeholders in the technical and vocational education and training (TVET) sector have said.
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