KRA South Korea-backed vocational training program, managed by UNESCO under the Better Education for Africa’s Rise (BEAR) initiative, is helping young Africans develop skills in agriculture, food processing, and beauty services to create jobs and small businesses. Since its launch in 2011, the program has trained over 10,000 individuals and supported more than 5,800 vocational teachers across 14 African countries. In Sierra Leone, participant Fatmata started a cassava product business and employs others, while in Cote d’Ivoire, Elodie Silue established a beauty salon after receiving training. The program emphasizes collaboration between governments, training institutions, and employers to align vocational education with local labor market demands. UNESCO highlighted the initiative during its 'Skills Move Us' campaign, marking a notable recognition of South Korea's educational development efforts.
Bias read (Center): The article presents the South Korea-backed vocational training program as a collaborative effort involving UNESCO, governments, and employers, emphasizing its success in improving livelihoods and aligning education with labor market needs. While the program is tied to South Korea's foreign aid and
