Tunis: Dr. Maher Aburas, Director of the Postgraduate Studies Department at the Ministry of Technical and Vocational Education, participated in the high-level meeting organized by UNESCO - the Regional Office for the Maghreb - in the Tunisian capital. The meeting marked the launch of the regional report on technical and vocational education and training in the Maghreb countries, entitled: 'Learning Today to Build Tomorrow.'

According to Libyan News Agency, Dr. Aburas played a vital role in the creation of the report, having prepared the chapter on Libya. He also served on the report's editorial committee and acted as UNESCO's official focal point in Libya.

The report is deemed a significant regional reference for evaluating the present state of technical and vocational education and training in the Maghreb countries. It reviews the key challenges facing this sector, particularly those related to aligning its outputs with labor market demands.

The report also presents a set of practical recommendations and implementation solutions aimed at enhancing the quality and efficiency of technical education, thereby supporting economic development and aiding in the preparation of qualified personnel to meet the region's labor market needs.

Participants in the meeting highlighted the importance of reinforcing regional cooperation and exchanging expertise among the Maghreb countries to support the development of more effective educational policies that are responsive to the rapidly changing labor market.