SkillSafari and the Institute of Accounting & Economic Development (IAED) in Namibia have signed a cooperation agreement. The purpose of the cooperation is to enhance the quality of education through professional development of teachers. SkillSafari and IAED will join forces in bringing the SkillSafari badging approach to Namibia.

The initial project is related to measuring and validating the ICT skills of teachers within the IAED network. SkillSafari will provide training for IAED staff to increase their expertise in the badging approach. IAED will be in charge of taking the approach to teachers and distributing it locally.

I am extremely happy about this cooperation that is our first step towards the teacher professional development market in Namibia. We look very much forward to our cooperation with the  Institute of Accounting & Economic Development and see clear benefits in merging Finnish education expertise with deep understanding of the local market”

Ms Satu Järvinen, Founder & CEO of SkillSafari.

 

“I am really excited   about this cooperation that is our first step towards the teacher professional development market in my country Namibia. We look very much forward to our cooperation with  SkillSafari and form working relationships to provide a service that is needed by the community and Want to be involved in work that is helping improve quality of life for other people.”

Mr. Mukishi Pontianus, CEO of IAED, 

SkillSafari SkillSafari works to create successful careers through recognition and validation of skills through our badging approach. Our trusted and digital badging solution is based on years of working with skills development and our dedication to create pathways to successful careers.

The vision for IAED is to see Namibia thrive as a hub of entrepreneurial talent in southern Africa, in alignment with the Government of Namibia’s Vision 2030. IAED’s mission is to reduce barriers to learning development and to increase the value Namibia’s community sectors. By offering practical skills-based training in business, self-employment and information technology, IAED will empower entrepreneurs to turn their dreams into reality.

For more information contact us at info@skillsafari.io or infor.iaed@gmail.com