SESRIC attended the 12^th Meeting of the COMCEC Poverty Alleviation held on 4 October 2018 in Ankara, Turkey, held under the theme “Skills Development in the OIC Member Countries: Vocational Education”.

The meeting focused on vocational education in the OIC Region, challenges and experiences of the Member Countries in this area and the policy options for its improvement.

The meeting was attended also by representatives of 16 Member Countries, COMCEC Coordination office, Asia Development Bank (ADB) and Gaziantep Metropolitan Municipality.

The representatives shared their experiences, achievements and challenges faced in the area of vocational education in their respective ds countries.

SESRIC delivered a presentation regarding its contribution on improving the quality of life and the working place in OIC Countries through various initiatives and projects, such as projects on Capacity Building, knowledge sharing, skill development, collaboration etc.

Moreover, SESRIC highlighted the participants about the OIC-VET Programme, through which has contributed to improving the quality of vocational education and training, enhance opportunities for individuals, develop their skills & facilitate sharing of knowledge in OIC MCs.

More information about 12^th Meeting of the COMCEC Poverty Alleviation is available at http://www.comcec.org/en/