- India and the Philippines collaborate to boost skill development and labour mobility.
- The World Bank facilitates a high-level knowledge exchange mission.
- The partnership aims to promote data-driven policy frameworks for equitable growth.
India and the Philippines have joined hands to deepen cooperation in skill development, labour mobility, and data-driven policy planning. Union Minister Jayant Chaudhary is leading a high-level delegation to the Philippines from October 20 to 22 as part of a World Bank supported knowledge exchange mission.
The visit focuses on sharing best practices and strengthening collaboration in vocational training, workforce development, and education-based mobility programs. The Indian delegation includes senior officials from the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship and representatives from Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Telangana.
During the visit, the Indian team will engage with key Philippine agencies, including the Department of Migrant Workers, Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), Philippine Statistics Authority, and the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration. The discussions will explore strategies for building a globally competitive workforce through innovation and policy-driven education models.
Highlighting the significance of the initiative, the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship said the mission represents the Global South’s shared vision of fostering human capital development and inclusive growth. By focusing on mutual learning and entrepreneurship, both countries aim to create stronger pathways for sustainable employment and socio-economic progress.
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This collaboration is expected to strengthen bilateral relations and open new avenues for youth training, skilling initiatives, and workforce exchange programs that align with global labour demands.
