O papel da educação e formação profissional (VET) na concretização do Objetivo de Desenvolvimento Sustentável 4: uma revisão de literatura orientada por políticas

Esen Sucuoglu; Nesrin M. Bahcelerli

doi:10.22633/rpge.v29iesp3.20689

Authors

Esen Sucuoglu Near East University https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0978-7984
Nesrin M. Bahcelerli Near East University https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1657-3420

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.22633/rpge.v29iesp3.20689

Keywords:

Vocational Education and Training, VET, SDG 4, Policy

Abstract

This study aims at identifying the role of Vocational Education and Training (VET) in achieving Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG 4). For this purpose, a policy-focused literature review was conducted to examine the relationship between Vocational Education and Training (VET) and Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG 4: Quality Education), part of the United Nations’ 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. In the study, articles published between the year of 2015-2025 were searched using the key terms of “technical and vocational education”, “sustainable development”, “development goals in education”. The accessed resources were analysed using content analysis method. The results indicate that VET is not limited to vocational skills acquisition; it also promotes social inclusion, contributes to reducing youth unemployment, and strengthens economic development by addressing skill mismatches. As a result, it is emphasized that national policies should be strengthened and international cooperation should be increased in order for VET to become a more effective tool in achieving the targets of SDG 4.

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Author Biographies

Esen Sucuoglu , Near East University

Near East University, Faculty of Education, Nicosia, North Cyprus, Mersin 10 Turkey.

Nesrin M. Bahcelerli , Near East University

Near East University, Faculty of Tourism, Tourism Research Center, Nicosia, North Cyprus, Mersin 10 Turkey.

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