Work

Summary, Conclusions, and Prospects

Year: 2017

Type: book-chapter

Abstract: Critical themes in selected industry sectors (agriculture, manufacturing, building, transport and tourism) across the four case study countries are identified and discussed. A review also occurred regarding industry response to the demand for green skills; generic and specific green skills across industries of the four case study countries; the role of TVET in addressing industry needs; key impediments to the response of TVET to green skills; and, initiatives that work for countries to fast track reforms in TVET. Potential areas for further research are examined.

Source: Technical and vocational education and training

Parent work: Education and Skills for Inclusive Growth, Green Jobs and the Greening of Economies in Asia

DOI: 10.1007/978-981-10-6559-0_6

Authors: Rupert Maclean, Shanti Jagannathan, Brajesh Panth

Institutions: University of Doha for Science and Technology, Asian Development Bank

Language: English

Topic: Sustainable Development and Policies

Subfield: Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law

Field: Environmental Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Decent work and economic growth, Industry, innovation and infrastructure, Quality education

Open Access status: hybrid