STORY: Tanzania hails China for collaboration on technical, vocational education
SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 25, 2023
DATELINE: Nov. 26, 2023
LENGTH: 00:01:39
LOCATION: DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania
CATEGORY: EDUCATION

SHOTLIST:
1. various of the seminar
2. SOUNDBITE (English): FRANKLIN RWEZIMULA, Deputy permanent secretary, Ministry of Education, Science and Technology

STORYLINE:

Chinese and Tanzanian institutions dealing with technical and vocational education and training (TVET) met on Saturday to strengthen collaboration in providing knowledge and best practices.

Officials from TVET institutions from both countries gathered in Tanzania's commercial hub of Dar es Salaam during the China-Tanzania TVET Collaboration Academic Exchange Seminar on the Development of Occupational Standards.

Franklin Rwezimula, the deputy permanent secretary in the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, said China and Tanzania can develop a new generation of skilled professionals that drive innovation, entrepreneurship, and sustainable economic growth through collaboration in TVET provision.

SOUNDBITE (English): FRANKLIN RWEZIMULA, Deputy permanent secretary, Ministry of Education, Science and Technology
"Today's seminar provides an excellent academic exchange platform where TVET institutions from China and Tanzania can share their experience, knowledge and best practices in the field of TVET. Insights gained from these discussions will not only enrich our understanding but also guide us in designing effective strategies to strengthen TVET systems and address future challenges."

Rwezimula said collaboration with China will not only improve the quality of TVET but will also produce competent human resources and attract foreign investors, including Chinese investments in Tanzania.

John Kondoro, National Council for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (NACTVET) Governing Council chairperson, said through continued investment in TVET, the younger generation can be provided with the necessary skills to enable them to thrive in the changing job market and contribute to sustainable economic growth.

Adolf Rutayuga, the executive secretary of NACTVET, said there are 1,335 TVET institutions in Tanzania, out of which 471 are technical institutions, 809 are vocational institutions and 55 are Folk Development Colleges.

Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
(XHTV)