Date: 6 August 2024

Time: 11:30 - 12:30 (EAT)

Formal education provides skills that are relevant to the labour market. However, many individuals, including school dropouts and adults who never had the opportunity to complete their formal education, miss this chance. Adult and Non-Formal Education (ANFE) offers a vital second chance for these individuals. By equipping them with the necessary skills and knowledge, ANFE has the potential to significantly improve their employability and capacity for job creation.

Unemployment and underemployment significantly contribute to poverty and socio-economic instability in East Africa. These challenges are often worsened by the fact that many people do not benefit from formal systems due to various reasons, such as economic barriers, dropping out of school early, cultural norms and being isolated geographically.

ANFE provides a pathway for these individuals to gain relevant skills and re-enter the job market, thereby promoting economic resilience and social inclusion. This webinar seeks to explore the role of ANFE in fostering job creation and enhancing employability, and to critique the notion that the crisis is more about a lack of jobs than a lack of skills.

Objectives of the Webinar

• To Explore the Role of ANFE in Employment and Entrepreneurship
• To Share Best Practices and Success Stories
• Critique Current Approaches
• To Foster Collaboration and Networking

Speakers

• Geoffrey Nchimbi – Tanzania – Folk Development Colleges
• Mwajuma Mohamed – Tanzania – Institute of Adult Education
• Sera Jehi Ethiopia – Bahir Dar University