Private-Public Partnership in TVET: An Overview of Current Practices in the BRICS Countries
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The paper examines the role of Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) in enhancing Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) systems within the BRICS countries. By integrating the theory of skill formation regimes, we conduct case studies analysis of Russia, India, and China TVET specifically. These countries are navigating unique socio-economic challenges while striving to align TVET outcomes with labor market demands. Despite differing historical contexts and governance structures, all three countries share a growing reliance on PPPs as a strategy to modernize TVET.
Key findings highlight that PPPs address resource limitations, enhance curriculum relevance through industry involvement, and promote practical training opportunities, improving employability. Notable initiatives include Professionalitet in Russia, ITI transformation projects by Tata Technologies in India, and localized dual-system partnerships in China. These cases underscore the critical role of industry collaboration in bridging skill gaps and fostering workforce readiness.
The paper identifies essential conditions for effective PPPs. Finally, it discusses the potential for BRICS collaboration, emphasizing knowledge exchange, harmonized standards, and joint capacity-building initiatives to enhance TVET systems in emerging economies.
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