LKDF - Learning and Knowledge Development Facility

Industries are evolving to meet the demands of green technologies and responsible production, but a growing skills gap remains. UNIDO’s LKDF Sustainability Curricula is here to help bridge that gap. Our comprehensive learning materials are designed to equip companies and their workers with the skills needed to drive impactful, sustainable projects and meet global regulations. Watch the video to learn more! ?????? Read more here: https://lnkd.in/enZPxg7x?

?? Happy World Sustainable Transport Day!??? Today, we celebrate the role of sustainable transport in creating greener, more resilient economies. Efficient, low-carbon transport is crucial for supply chains and economic growth. Since 2016, UNIDO's Zambian Industrial Training Academy (ZAMITA) project has trained young people in heavy equipment operations, helping to address the skills gap in the transport sectors, making transportation safer and more efficient, and supporting sustainable supply chains. Let’s continue supporting projects like ZAMITA that empower youth and promote sustainable transport. ???? #WorldSustainableTransportDay For more about the ZAMITA project: https://lnkd.in/dHYkxKfV Sida

The global green and digital transitions are driving a growing demand for critical raw materials (CRMs). But to ensure these supply chains are sustainable and resilient, we need skilled professionals equipped to manage the complexities of these industries.????? At the #LKDForum 2024, we explored the urgent need to bridge this skills gap. Our discussions emphasized that Public-Private Development Partnerships (PPDP) are key to closing this gap.??? Watch the video to learn more about the skills gap in CRM supply chains and how we can work together to ensure a sustainable future. ?????

Happy Africa Industrialization Day! ??? Today, we celebrate Africa’s potential for sustainable industrial growth and the essential role of skilled professionals in this journey. Strong, resilient industries drive economic growth, job creation, and sustainable resource management across the continent. At this year’s #LKDForum, we highlighted the essential need for skilled professionals in Africa’s critical raw materials supply chains. Public-Private Development Partnerships (PPDP) are crucial to bridging Africa’s skills gap and promoting inclusive, resilient industries that can meet the challenges of the future.? Let’s commit to supporting Africa’s future by investing in partnerships for a sustainable, prosperous continent. ???? #AfricaIndustrializationDay?

Driving Sustainable Progress: Skills Development for Critical Raw Materials at the LKDF Forum 2024????? On the 13th and 14th of November 2024, UNIDO’s Learning and Knowledge Development Facility (LKDF), with the support of Sida, convened the LKDF Forum under the theme "Skills for Sustainable Critical Raw Materials Supply Chains.”??????? Through panel discussions on day one and a collaborative workshop on day two, the Forum made clear that there is an urgent need to address the double skills gap in the CRM supply chains—combining technical expertise with knowledge of sustainability practices—and closing this gap will require strong partnerships between the public and private sectors.????? Find out more about the #LKDForum 2024 here: https://lnkd.in/e9_7MauF

?? We’re thrilled to announce that recordings from the #LKDForum 2024 will be available soon! In the meantime, we invite you to explore our Reference Guide—Insights on Skills Development for Critical Raw Materials Supply Chains. Featuring practical examples and case studies from UNIDO, the guide offers insights on implementing capacity-building programs and addressing skills gaps to promote resilient, transparent, and compliant supply chains, supporting the green and digital transitions. Thank you again for joining us at the Forum and stay tuned for the recordings! Access the Reference Guide here: https://lnkd.in/dWs6TN9u

As we conclude the #LKDForum 2024, we extend a heartfelt thank you to Zambia for its hospitality, the Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development | Zambia and the Ministry of Technology & Science Zambia for opening our forum Sida for their continuous support, our speakers and moderator, and our attendees, both in-person and virtual! Your dedication, insights, and engagement made this year’s discussions both inspiring and impactful. This year's Forum focused on the vital role of skills development in fortifying critical raw materials (CRM) supply chains and in driving the global green and digital transitions. ??? The sessions made clear that:? ?? Resilient CRM supply chains are essential for the global green and digital transitions? ?? Strong CRM supply chains require companies and workers to have the right skills, and this requires critical questions about whether skills trainings are truly aligned with industry needs—not just for today, but for the future as well. ?? Environmental, sustainability, and governance principles (ESG) are a vital currency for CRM supply chains' resilience and each component of ESG and intrinsically linked. ?? Public-Private Development Partnerships (PPDPs) are helping to close the skills gap and promoting sustainable practices across industries. These partnerships enable cross-sector collaboration, drive targeted skill-building, and help integrate sustainable practices that benefit both people and the planet.? The #LKDForum 2024 teams thank you once again for your contributions. As stated during our closing session, through collaboration, we have the power to reshape CRM supply chains, making them more responsible and resilient. We call on governments, industries, and institutions to invest in skills and partnerships that drive meaningful, sustainable change across global supply chains.? Let’s join forces for a sustainable future! ??? UNIDO Sida Image Promotions Ltd Zambia

Thank you, Virpi Stucki, for your valuable insights during the #LKDForum 2024's Setting the Scene session! Her perspective shed light on the double skills gap challenge facing industries and workforces. Bridging this gap is essential as we look to build resilient supply chains capable of meeting the demands of rapid technological and social changes. Viripi's insights provided a valuable foundation for our discussions on how stakeholders across sectors can collaborate to tackle these pressing challenges. Thank you again, Virpi, for helping us kick off this vital conversation! UNIDO

Join us live now for our closing session! Watch it here: https://lnkd.in/d7dEEe_6 Cleophas Takaiza (Technical Education, Vocational and Entrepreneurship Training Authority - TEVETA), Precious Lisulo (Ministry of Technology & Science Zambia), and Mattias Larsen (UNIDO)

Join us live now for our next session, "PPDP for Skills Development in CRM for Africa"! Watch it here: https://lnkd.in/d7dEEe_6 Angora A. (Festo Didactic), Jonathan Lemisa (Hitachi), Chie Matsumoto, MBA (UNIDO), Emmi Ylinen (UNIDO), Martin Kasonso (NORTHERN TECHNICAL COLLEGE ), Christopher Chileshe (Mopani Copper Mines Plc), chrispin kakoma (Skills @ KVTC), and Charlotte Vanstallen (Enabel)