Skills Indaba

The Provincial Skills Indaba took place on the 26 and 27 February 2009, and discussed the role of skills development in the light of the current economic crisis.

The theme of the Skills Indaba was: “Crafting a common approach for extensive skills development in the Eastern Cape – an answer to strategy to address the current economic crisis?”

Unlike many conferences, where there is less deliberation amongst participants and more listening to the opinions of a few speakers, the Provincial Skills Indaba aimed at utilising the manifold expertise and experience of all participants. Key note papers were presented by Prof. Saleem Bad at, Dr Miriam Altman, Dr Andre Kraak and Prof. James Woodhuysen.

Using the participatory methodology world cafe the participants in the Indaba developed a vision for visions for Skills Development in the Eastern Cape in 2020. Further, the Indaba discussed short-term and longer term obstacles and hurdles on the way to achieving that vision. Appropriate measures, actions and recommendations to reach the vision 2020 against the backdrop of the obstacles and difficulties were also discussed and agreed upon. The measures, actions and recommendations then developed into a Road Map for Skills Development in the Eastern Cape.

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