International bodies to overhaul higher education

The Southern Times 29 April 2016

Namibia’s Ministry of Higher Education, Training and Innovation is engaging UNESCO and the International Labour Organization to assist in revamping the country’s higher education and developing skills required by the job market, writes Lahja Nashuuta for The Southern Times.

Eight experts arrived in Namibia on 16 April and were to be in the country until 28 April to review technical and vocational education and training, higher education, and science, technology and innovation systems in Namibia.

Higher Education, Training and Innovation Minister Dr Itah Kandjii-Murangi has said the aim of the mission is to assist the newly established ministry in defining policies and programmes related to vocational training, higher education and innovation.
Full report on The Southern Times site

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