Sri Lankan-German Training Institute

Date Shared:

Wednesday, January 8, 2014 - 12:15

Countries and areas:

Germany, Sri Lanka

2030 Agenda migration-relevant and related target Labels:

Goal 10: Reduced inequalities

GCM Thematic Cluster Areas:

Objective 18: Invest in skills development and facilitate mutual recognition of skills, qualifications and competences

Contributors:

Member States

Chairmanship:

Mexico 2010

Geographical Relevance:

Bilateral

Tags:

Policy Coherence, Capacity Building, Legal Frameworks on Migration

Summary:

The Project “Vocational Training in the North of Sri Lanka” (VTN) is a bilateral cooperation between the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka and the Federal Republic of Germany.

The objective is to establish a new vocational training institute in Kilinochchi - the Sri Lankan German Training Institute (SLGTI) - together with various partner institutions working in the region. The SLGTI will offer training programs to young people which will enable them to acquire qualifications for employment or self-employment according to the needs on the market.

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GFMD Source:

GFMD 2010 - Report of Proceedings, Roundtable 2.1 "Reducing the costs of migration and maximizing human development"