Germany and Uzbekistan sign Joint Declaration of Intent
The German Federal Ministry of Education and the Uzbek Ministry of Education have initiated cooperation in the field of vocational education and training through a joint declaration of intent. The aim is to strengthen knowledge exchange and create opportunities for mutual learning.
A successful side event on the “Towards a Global TVET Agenda” initiative engaged high-level representatives from government, international organizations, and the global TVET community in a forward-looking dialogue on TVET system development.
Nigeria is in the middle of a green economic transition. Preparing the VET system to meet this demand, BIBB experts trained the first cohort of Green Skills Trainers in Lagos as part of the GIZ Skills and Youth Employment (SKYE) project in Nigeria.
Evidence-based policymaking in a fragmented data landscape
Current and accurate data promotes informed decision making, driving technical vocational education and training (TVET) forward. But how can we build data systems that are comparable and useful for multiple stakeholder groups across sectors and continents?
At a meeting of the ReferNet network in May, in-depth discussions took place at the BIBB on current developments in VET across Europe. The focus was on recognition of foreign qualifications, excellence, international mobility and AI. A company visit gave a practical insight into the dual training.
Parliamentary Education Committee from Ghana visits Germany
In May 2026, a delegation from Ghana’s Parliamentary Education Committee visited Germany to discuss current education reforms and future issues in vocational education and training with several representatives from diverse institutions.
Round Table Meeting with Ghanaian Education Delegation
On 21 May 2026, GOVET, iMOVE and the Ghana Forum North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW), hosted a roundtable discussion with a five-person delegation from Ghana’s Parliamentary Education Committee at the Federal Institute for Vocational Education and Training (BIBB) in Bonn.
Retrainees from Indonesia join German logistics firm
Sought and found: a logistics company has found two retrainees from Indonesia through BeRi Germany. The example from the Allgäu region, Germany, shows how this can be achieved in a fair, transparent and economically viable way. A new VET success story.
The BIBB celebrates German Diversity Day 2026 by once again raising the rainbow flag and bringing diversity to life through a range of activities. Under the motto “When diversity wins, we all win,” employees come together to show their commitment to an inclusive and respectful workplace.
GOVET supports the publication of the third Ghana TVET Report
The third Ghana TVET Report was officially launched at this year’s CTVET TVET Symposium in Ghana. The report was produced by CTVET in collaboration with GOVET and was published under the patronage of the Ghanaian Minister of Education.
GOVET annual report 2025: success stories and challenges
GOVET reflects on 2025. Presented as multimedia feature, the annual report highlights success stories, challenges, and key topics from GOVET's advisory work as a one-stop shop for the iBBZ, at the Round Table, and in the BMBFSFJ’s cooperations. A video introduction by the team rounds off the review.
On 20-21 May 2026, the ReferNet team at BIBB, together with Cedefop, is hosting a partner meeting of the network. The focus is on current developments in VET in Europe, such as the recognition of foreign qualifications, excellence and artificial intelligence in VET.
Online surveys on the future development of Europass Certificate Supplements
The European Commission and the Member States would like to learn more about how Europass Certificate Supplements are currently used and how they could be improved. Two online surveys have therefore been launched for stakeholders, learners and employees. The surveys are open until 29 May 2026.
New presidency of the Alliance in Latin America and the Caribbean
The Peruvian National Service for Industrial Vocational Training (SENATI) is taking over the 4th presidency of the Alliance for dual VET in Latin America and the Caribbean. The BIBB has been supporting the Alliance in technical and strategic matters since its foundation.
Sustainable Partnerships in TVET: Industry Collaboration and Innovation
How can private sector engagement be strengthened to support more practice-oriented vocational training? What innovations are emerging from partnerships with industry? These questions will take center stage at the BILT Bridging Event, held from 19 to 21 May 2026 in Umhlanga, South Africa.
With its newly redesigned landing pages, GOVET now offers clearer guidance on topics relating to German vocational education and training. They have been specifically updated to provide international partners with materials and information from a single source.
The glossary is a source for terms and definitions which are used in the field of vocational education and training. Emphasis is placed on its usage in the context of the German dual system.
