Digitalisation, the Fourth Industrial Revolution

Since 2016, we have been witnessing the Fourth Industrial Revolution, with digital technology transforming work. As digital technology makes ever greater inroads into the world of work, there is now more demand for digital skills than the labour market can supply, widening global inequality and reshaping the job market.

– Alessia Evi, Advisor for Digitalisation in Skills Development

Bangladesh: Digitalisation in Development

In recent years, Bangladesh has seen a remarkable surge in digital aimed at modernising its infrastructure, improving service delivery, and fostering innovation. In addition, Swisscontact's commitment to inclusive digitalisation ensures that marginalised communities, including women and youth, have equal access to digital opportunities. The two examples demonstrate how the digital transformation in Bangladesh is driving significant and sustainable systemic change.

Digital Disruption in Nepalese Agriculture: the Journey of Two Agribusinesses

The digital revolution is transforming agrifood businesses globally, changing how we produce, process, sell and consume food. Recognising this potential, Swisscontact is empowering Nepalese agri-SMEs to innovate in supply chain management and use digital tools to streamline their businesses.

More Opportunities on the Job Market Thanks to Practical Training and Certification

As part of its Innova project, Swisscontact established two standards for vocational training in the field of software development in Guatemala. These form the basis for practical training and market-oriented certification of work skills and thus for successful labour market integration. The entire training and certification process takes place online.

Digital Transformation in Senegal: A New Era for Vocational Training

Vocational training in Senegal has long faced challenges, including communication gaps and a traditional approach often misaligned with the evolving demands of the job market. In response, a series of podcasts has been launched, leveraging digital platforms to bridge these gaps and address key topics such as dual vocational training, the integration of youth into artisanal trades, and the promotion of agricultural training.

Podcast Episode on Vocational Training, Digitalisation and Migration

In the latest podcast episode of the NADEL Center for Development and Cooperation at ETH, Sonja Hofstetter, Head of Skills, Labour and Market at Swisscontact, talks about what makes skills “green”; how Swisscontact contributes to improving vocational education and training systems in developing countries; and the impact of digitalisation on vocational education and training.

Measuring the Carbon Footprint Using the Cool Farm Tool

In the region of El Paraíso, Honduras, a pilot project is underway to train agricultural staff in measuring the carbon footprint of coffee, cocoa and livestock farms using the Cool Farm Tool. This effort is of utmost importance in El Paraíso, where agriculture plays a vital role in the local economy and sustainability of the region.

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