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Meaningful youth engagement in technical and vocational education and training (TVET) in Africa

ILO · 1 January 2026

Conceptual illustration of youth collaboration and inclusive institutional governance.
Summary based on abstract and available bibliographic information

Editorial Summary

This manual offers a practical, step-by-step approach to institutionalizing meaningful youth engagement within African TVET systems. It provides actionable tools to transition youth participation from episodic activities into sustained, measurable institutional practice.

Central Research Question

How can African TVET institutions institutionalize and sustain meaningful youth engagement across their programming cycles?

Key Findings

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Methodology

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Evidence

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Limitations

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Why It Matters

Involving youth in the design and governance of TVET is essential for relevance and institutional effectiveness. For education leaders in Ghana and elsewhere, this manual serves as a vital management tool for transforming passive student representation into active, value-adding engagement that strengthens institutional accountability.

Practical Implications

Institutions can utilize the manual's concrete tools and frameworks to audit and improve youth participation at every stage of the TVET programming cycle.

Keywords

Youth EngagementTVETAfricaInstitutional DevelopmentParticipatory GovernanceEducation Management

InLaME Editorial Note

This page provides an original summary and contextual presentation of the source publication. Consult the original publication for the complete research, evidence, methods and conclusions.

Cite this Publication

Unknown author(s) (2026). Meaningful youth engagement in technical and vocational education and training (TVET) in Africa. https://doi.org/10.54394/mosr4779

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