ILO’s Commitment to skills development at Industrial Skills Week Africa 2025
The ILO joins Industrial Skills Week Africa (ISWA) 2025 in Lusaka to advance dialogue on skills, jobs, and Africa’s industrial transformation, with focus on the Africa Critical Skills Bank and the Continental Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Strategy.
8 September 2025
LUSAKA, Zambia (ILO News) - From September 9 to 10, the International Labour Organization (ILO) participates in the Industrial Skills Week Africa (ISWA) 2025. This event, led by the African Union Development Agency-NEPAD (AUDA-NEPAD) in line with the AU Continental TVET Strategy (2025-34), serves as a continental platform to accelerate dialogue, partnerships, and action around the role of skills in powering Africa’s industrial transformation. The ILO is key in advancing discussions around the Africa Critical Skills Bank and the Continental TVET Strategy.
Why it matters
Industrial Skills Week Africa (ISWA) 2025 presents a unique opportunity to collaborate on driving solutions that contribute to build Africa’s industrial skills ecosystem. The ILO’s expertise and commitment to fostering sustainable jobs through skills development plays a pivotal role in shaping the discussions and outcomes of this event.