Elevating Workforce Value and Developing Skills for Seamless Regional and International Integration
Benin stands out through its emerging sectors such as energy, agri-food, and digital technology, whose transformations are fostering the development of essential skills to its industrial transition. To enhance workforce employability and productivity, and thereby strengthen regional competitiveness, the Beninese government is solidly committed to expanding infrastructure capacity, promoting the use of new technologies, and advancing technical and vocational training curricula. Through its ambitious partnership with the African Development Bank (AfDB), focused on enhancing human capital in priority sectors, and the establishment of eight flagship vocational schools, current initiatives reveal significant potential to foster long-term synergies with the private sector, current initiatives suggest strong potential to dynamise synergies with the private sector in the long term, particularly in terms of work-study training, the development of teaching programs, as well as the construction of educational establishments in Benin and in the sub-region.
Furthermore, Benin ranks among the most dynamic countries in the ‘far-shore’ sector, positioning itself as a key hub for businesses, starting with Samsung or Carglass that are seeking to outsource customer experience services and commercial operations.
What innovative models of training programs and sustainable infrastructure can be deployed to address the evolving needs of the Beninese and regional markets? How can public-private partnerships be strengthened to support skills development and enhance employability in Benin and the sub-region?
