National languages ​​as a driver of innovation for professional training in Africa

By emphasizing the integration of national languages ​​in training and skills development programs, the innovative French-speaking approaches implemented by the IFEF can promote better understanding, communication and appropriation of knowledge, while strengthening the cultural and linguistic identity of African communities.

Education and vocational training are essential drivers of economic and social development in Africa. However, access to quality education remains a major challenge in many parts of the continent, particularly due to language barriers that hinder learning. In this context, national languages ​​are emerging as powerful tools to innovate and transform technical and vocational education and training (TVET) programs in Africa. While formal teaching in foreign languages ​​has long been favored in many African education systems, the use of national languages ​​(NLs) offers an alternative route to ensuring more inclusive access to education, while promoting greater understanding. depth of concepts and increased cultural relevance (…)