Category: Education and Skills
Client: Ministry of Education
The Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) sector aims to equip youth and adults with the skills necessary for gainful employment, thereby contributing to national economic growth and social inclusion. There is ample opportunity to transform the TVET landscape in Sri Lanka, ensuring that it is inclusive, market-oriented, and aligned with international standards. Citra has been providing its support to the Government of Sri Lanka on this front, using its expertise in innovation and systems design, coupled with its experience in the skills sector over the years.
In early 2024, Citra supported the Ministry of Education by facilitating a discussion to prepare an action plan for the TVET sector, with the participation of over 100 officials and stakeholders from the TVET ecosystem. The key findings from this session were handed over to the Ministry to be used for the development of the National Skills Actions Plan.
Currently, Citra is in the process of initiating a future skills study aimed at aligning workforce capabilities with the emerging demands in the world. The study will employ foresight methodologies to anticipate skill needs, address existing gaps, and enable strategic labour market planning. The study also seeks to inform efforts to build institutional capacities to conduct regular youth skills anticipation exercises, ensuring long-term adaptability and resilience of Sri Lanka’s labour market.
By addressing these challenges, the study will support Sri Lanka’s broader aspirations for economic recovery, social stability, and sustainable development while contributing to UNDP’s ongoing efforts to foster youth empowerment and inclusive growth.
