BIBB Signs Cooperation Agreement with Colombia
Diana Cáceres-Reebs
Translated by: Paul David Doherty, Global Sprachteam
From 12 to 14 April 2011, a high-level delegation led by the Columbian President, Dr. Juan Manuel Santos made a visit to Germany. In this context a high-level German-Columbian meeting to intensify and expand cooperation in the fields of education, science, research and innovation took place on 13 April in Berlin. On this occasion, BIBB President Manfred Kremer and the General Director of the Columbian SENA (National Apprenticeship Service/Servicio Nacional de Aprendizaje), Camilo Bernal signed a cooperation agreement.
The agreement was signed in the presence of President Dr. Santos, the Columbian Minister of Education, Dr. María Campo, the Federal Minister of Education and Research, Professor Dr. Annette Schavan, and numerous presidents of German and Columbian education and research institutions.
The agreement provides for joint activities and periodical exchanges of information in the field of vocational education and training, for example on the institutional modernisation and promotion of the dual system of education and training, early detection of qualification requirements, the qualification of training personnel and the development of national standards, tests and certifications.
SENA, founded in 1957, is a public institution with the task of promoting the social, economic and technological development of Columbia by providing vocational education and training free of charge. The Service operates under the authority of the Ministry of Social Protection and in addition to initial and continuing training opportunities it provides information and support for technological development projects and the promotion of competitiveness.
The BIBB maintains about 30 cooperation agreements world-wide, and Columbia is the third partner in Central and South America following Mexico and Brazil.
Further information can be found at http://www.bibb.de/en/26172.htm
BIBB contacts:
- Diana Cáceres-Reebs
- Hans-Joachim Kissling
