INFODEF, coordinator of GreenVET4U, joined the project partners in Kampala on 4 and 5 November 2026 for the final Transnational Project Meeting and the International Final Conference, marking the culmination of three years of cooperation between European and Ugandan organisations.
The first day included visits to Nakawa and Ntinda Vocational Institutes, where partners explored the training facilities, exchanged views with TVET instructors and trainees, and learned about the integration of green skills into vocational education. During the closure meeting, partners reviewed the project’s achievements, the results of the testing phase and the work plan to strengthen its impact and sustainability.
GreenVET4U has developed a set of complementary resources to strengthen the capacity of VET providers and in-company trainers to design and deliver innovative training for green jobs. These include:
- Strategy for VET curricula development and Work-Based Learning provision: a strategic framework to guide the development of VET curricula and strengthen cooperation between training providers and the private sector in the delivery of work-based learning.
- Competence Matrix: a framework defining the competences and learning outcomes required by VET practitioners and in-company trainers to design and deliver innovative curricula in skills for green jobs.
- Online Platform and e-learning courses: a digital learning environment providing training resources and courses to support the continuing professional development of VET professionals in the design and delivery of green skills curricula.
- Competence Assessment WebApp: a digital tool supporting the assessment and validation of learning outcomes and the certification of micro-credentials, helping recognise skills acquired through work-based learning.
- Virtual Innovation Lab: a collaborative online space designed to foster innovation, encourage the exchange of knowledge and good practices, and promote the development of new ideas and project initiatives among VET providers and other stakeholders in Uganda and Europe.
These resources were put into practice through testing activities in two areas: eco-tourism, led by Great Lakes Safaris, and waste management, led by Makerere University Business School (MUBS). The testing phase provided an opportunity to apply the project’s training approaches in real working contexts and gather feedback to inform their further use.
At the International Final Conference on 5 November, INFODEF presented the project’s main achievements and results. The programme also featured a panel discussion entitled “Skills for Green Jobs – From Policy to Practice”, bringing together representatives from the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development, Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), waste management companies, eco-tourism operators, including Great Lakes Safaris, and vocational training institutions. The discussion addressed Uganda’s policy priorities for green jobs and skills development, urban waste management and the circular economy, industry skills needs, employment pathways and training requirements in sustainable tourism.
The conference also highlighted opportunities for continued cooperation through international initiatives, regional partnerships and African TVET networks. It was streamed online, enabling participants from different parts of the world to follow the event.
Through its results, partnerships and collaborative structures, GreenVET4U contributes to strengthening the capacity of Uganda’s TVET ecosystem to respond to the skills needs of the green economy, while providing resources and approaches that can continue to be used and further developed beyond the project period.
