Educational Research and Reviews

  • Abbreviation: Educ. Res. Rev.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1990-3839
  • DOI: 10.5897/ERR
  • Start Year: 2006
  • Published Articles: 2008

Review

Development in technical and vocational education and training: Synopsis and implications of education policies for right skills in Kenya

Beatrice Amondi Osumbah
  • Beatrice Amondi Osumbah
  • Department of Applied Sciences Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development, Kenya.
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Peter Wekesa
  • Peter Wekesa
  • Department of Planning, Research, Outreach and Policy Kenya National Qualifications Authority, Kenya.
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  •  Received: 30 March 2023
  •  Accepted: 25 May 2023
  •  Published: 31 August 2023

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