International financial institutions operate within investment frameworks that emphasise policy alignment and responsiveness to client needs, prioritising projects that enhance labour market inclusion, address labour shortages, support the reduction of poverty and wage gaps, and increase access to opportunities for learners of any age.
It is imperative for the sustainability of societies and economies to position skills development as a fundamental component of investment strategies aimed at transformation, inclusion and socio-economic development. The challenge lies in devising an integrated investment approach that brings together financial, economic and human development goals.