No Poverty
Skills that move households from poverty into paid, decent work.
Bangladesh Skills Development Foundation
A united platform for skills, standards and decent work
BSD Foundation brings registered and recognised skills training institutions, TVET providers, trainers and entrepreneurs under one coordinated platform — to raise training quality, strengthen capacity, and expand employment and remittance earnings for Bangladesh.
11Declared objectives
09Executive Committee
04Membership classes
64Districts of operation
We coordinate with
- NSDA
- BTEB
- Ministries
- TVET Institutions
- ILO
- SDGs
- Industry 4.0
- Employers
- Development Partners
Our Approach
Four ways we strengthen the skills sector
Every activity follows the principles of transparency, accountability, good governance and public welfare set out in our constitution.
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Coordinating institutions
Bringing lawfully registered skills development, TVET institutions and training centres onto a single, effective platform.
See objectives →✦
Assuring quality
Supporting quality assurance, curriculum development, assessment methods and certification against national and international standards.
See programmes →◆
Building capacity
Training of Trainers, workshops, seminars and continuous professional development for trainers, assessors and training managers.
Ongoing work →◉
Connecting partners
Working with NSDA, BTEB, ministries, industry, employers and development partners to protect members' legitimate interests.
See partnerships →Where We Work
A nationwide network across eight divisions
Activities of the Foundation extend throughout Bangladesh. Select a division to see its coverage — branch offices may be established anywhere in the country by decision of the Executive Committee.
Bangladesh
All divisions
The Foundation's work covers all eight administrative divisions and 64 districts. Member institutions, training centres and partner organisations connect through the national platform.
64Districts
—Member institutions
—Training centres
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Editor's note: member and centre counts show a dash until the register is published. Update the numbers in the REGION data block near the end of the file.
Who We Are
Founded by the people who run Bangladesh's training institutions
We, the undersigned founders — training institutions, trainers, entrepreneurs and professionals engaged in the skills development sector — resolved to establish a non-profit, non-political and service-oriented organisation for the sector.
The Foundation works to coordinate technical and skills training institutions, assure quality, and contribute to the competence, employment and remittance earnings of the national workforce.
- ✓ Operates under the laws of Bangladesh and government policy
- ✓ Holds its own approved seal and logo
- ✓ Branch offices may be opened across the country
Governing principles
All activities of the Foundation are conducted on the basis of transparency, accountability, good governance and public welfare.
- 1 Decisions and accounts stay open to members
- 2 Annual reporting and independent audit are mandatory
- 3 An elected committee with fixed tenure and quorum
- 4 All income is spent only on declared objectives
SDGs & BSD
Contributing to the Sustainable Development Goals
Objective 8 of our constitution commits the Foundation to work in line with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, ILO policy and the national skills development policy.
Quality Education
Quality assurance, curriculum and certification support for TVET.
Gender Equality
Inclusive training that widens access for women in the trades.
Decent Work
Employability, self-employment and higher remittance earnings.
Reduced Inequalities
Access for persons with disabilities and marginalised communities.
Partnerships
MoUs and joint ventures with national and international partners.
Knowledge Hub
Latest from the Foundation
Announcement
Membership enrolment open for training institutions
Registered and recognised skills training centres can now submit applications for general and life membership.
Capacity building
Training of Trainers programme in planning
A TOT and CPD calendar is being prepared for trainers, assessors and training managers of member institutions.
Policy
Consultation on emerging trades and standards
Members are invited to propose new trades and competency standards aligned with Industry 4.0.
Bring your institution into the network
Membership connects your training centre to quality assurance support, professional development and a coordinated voice with national authorities.
Preamble
A sector that needed a common voice
We, the undersigned founders, resolved to establish a non-profit, non-political and service-oriented organisation — the Bangladesh Skills Development Foundation — through the combined effort of training institutions, trainers, entrepreneurs and professionals engaged in the skills development sector of Bangladesh.
The organisation was formed to coordinate technical and skills development training institutions, assure quality, develop competence, and contribute to the employability of the national workforce and the growth of remittance earnings at both national and international levels.
The Foundation is conducted in accordance with the prevailing laws of Bangladesh, government policy, and the rules of the relevant authorities. All of its activities are carried out on the basis of transparency, accountability, good governance and public welfare.
This constitution has been framed following the provisions of the Societies Registration Act, 1860. Where the future work of the Foundation requires it, necessary registration may be obtained and appropriate amendments may be made in accordance with the law.
Article 1 — Name, nature and offices
- ✓ The name is Bangladesh Skills Development Foundation, in short BSD Foundation.
- ✓ It operates as a non-profit, non-political, voluntary and non-communal social organisation, registered under prevailing law.
- ✓ The Foundation has its own distinct seal and logo, approved by the Executive Committee.
- ✓ Branch offices may be established across the country by decision of the Executive Committee.
- ✓ Activities extend throughout Bangladesh.
Head office: [Full address of the head office], Bangladesh.
1860Societies Registration Act followed
11Objectives declared in the constitution
2 yearsTenure of the Executive Committee
Jul–JunFinancial year of the Foundation
Read what the Foundation set out to do
The eleven objectives in Article 2 shape every programme, partnership and policy submission we make.
Organisation profile
Key facts
- Full nameBangladesh Skills Development Foundation
- Short nameBSD Foundation
- NatureNon-profit, non-political, voluntary, non-communal
- Legal frameworkSocieties Registration Act, 1860
- Area of operationThroughout Bangladesh — 8 divisions, 64 districts
- Head office[Full address of the head office], Bangladesh
- Financial year1 July to 30 June
- Governing bodyExecutive Committee of 9 members, 2-year tenure
- MembershipFounder, General, Life and Honorary
Four operating principles
Set by the preamble and enforced through the constitution.
- 1 Transparency — decisions and accounts open to members
- 2 Accountability — annual report and independent audit
- 3 Good governance — elected committee, fixed tenure, quorum
- 4 Public welfare — income spent only on declared objectives
Restriction: the Foundation does not engage in political activity, commercial profit-making, or any activity contrary to prevailing law.
Scope
Where the Foundation works
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Institutions
Registered and recognised skills development and TVET institutions, training centres and related organisations across the country.
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People
Trainers, assessors, training managers and the human resources who deliver skills training in Bangladesh.
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Communities
Youth, women, persons with disabilities, marginalised groups and unemployed people seeking employment and self-employment.
Select team
The people who lead BSD Foundation
Choose a group below, then select a person to read their role and responsibilities under Article 5 of the constitution.
Editor's note: photographs and names are placeholders. Replace each entry in the PEOPLE data block near the end of the file, and swap the placeholder image for a portrait (4:5 ratio works best).
Article 4
Composition of the Executive Committee
| Position | Number |
|---|---|
| President | 1 |
| Vice President | 2 |
| General Secretary | 1 |
| Joint Secretary | 1 |
| Treasurer | 1 |
| Executive Member | 3 |
| Total members | 9 |
The number of committee members may be increased or decreased by amending the constitution with a two-thirds majority vote at a general meeting.
Election procedure
Every two years the Executive Committee is elected at the Annual General Meeting by the direct vote of general members present, or by unanimous nomination. An election commission may be formed to conduct the election. Where more than one candidate contests a position, voting is held by secret ballot.
Casual vacancies
If any position falls vacant during the tenure, the Executive Committee may make an interim appointment for the remainder of the term, subject to approval at the next general meeting.
Desks
Who to write to
Each desk handles a defined area of work. Enquiries that fall outside these areas can go to the general address.
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Membership desk
Applications, eligibility checks under Article 3, member registration, records and subscription renewals.
Apply for membership →✦
Quality assurance desk
Curriculum guidance, assessment methods, certification processes and quality assurance support for member institutions.
Programme areas →◆
Training & CPD desk
Training of Trainers, workshops, seminars, conferences and the continuous professional development calendar.
Ongoing programmes →▤
Finance & accounts
Subscriptions, donations, budget, bank operations under joint signature and the annual audit under Article 8.
Financial rules →◉
Partnerships desk
Coordination with NSDA, BTEB, ministries, industry, development partners; MoUs and joint ventures.
Partnerships →✉
Communications
Notices, announcements, the newsroom, publications and media enquiries on behalf of the Foundation.
Newsroom →
Office
Secretariat contact
- Address[Full address of the head office], Bangladesh
- General enquiriesinfo@bsdfoundation.org
- Membershipmembership@bsdfoundation.org
- Phone+880 1XXX-XXXXXX
- Office hoursSunday – Thursday, 10:00 – 17:00
Records the secretariat keeps
- ✓ Notices of all meetings and the minutes of proceedings
- ✓ The register of members and updated institutional records
- ✓ All correspondence and official documents of the Foundation
- ✓ The annual report placed before the general meeting
- ✓ Audited accounts submitted to the registering authority
Article 6
Meetings and quorum
Annual General Meeting
Held within three months of the close of each financial year. At least fourteen days' written notice is required, and one-third of total members present forms the quorum.
Executive Committee meeting
Held at least once every two months. Half of the committee members present forms the quorum. The President or General Secretary may call a special meeting at any time in an emergency.
Extraordinary General Meeting
May be convened on the written request of at least one-third of general members, or by a decision of the Executive Committee.
Article 7
Funds and financial management
- Source 01Admission fees and annual or life subscriptions of members
- Source 02Lawful donations from local and foreign individuals and organisations, subject where applicable to prior permission of the appropriate government authority
- Source 03Income from training, seminars and certification fees
- Source 04Government and non-government project support
Banking and audit
An account is maintained in the name of the Foundation with a scheduled bank, operated by the joint signature of any two of the President, General Secretary and Treasurer.
The financial year runs from 1 July to 30 June. At the end of each year the accounts are audited by a certified chartered accountant, presented to and approved by the Annual General Meeting, and submitted to the registering authority in due time.
No distribution: no fund or asset of the Foundation may be distributed to members as personal profit or dividend.
Article 9 — Amendment of the constitution
Any proposal to add, delete or amend a clause is placed before an extraordinary general meeting on the recommendation of the Executive Committee. It takes effect when adopted by a two-thirds majority of members present, and the amended constitution is submitted to the registering authority.
Article 10 — Dissolution
The Foundation may be dissolved by a vote of not less than two-thirds of the total members present at an extraordinary general meeting. After all liabilities are settled, remaining assets must be transferred to another registered non-profit organisation working for similar purposes.
Article 11 — Miscellaneous: matters not covered by this constitution are governed by the Societies Registration Act, 1860 and other prevailing laws. Any disagreement over interpretation is settled by the Executive Committee and is final and binding. Any legal dispute is settled in the courts of competent jurisdiction in Bangladesh.
A single, coordinated platform
Bring all lawfully registered and recognised skills development, technical and vocational education and training (TVET) institutions, skill training centres and related organisations under one common platform for mutual cooperation, exchange of experience, capacity building and coordination.
Quality assurance
Support member institutions in improving training quality, quality assurance, curriculum development, assessment methods, training management and certification processes in line with national and international standards.
Coordination with authorities
Work with NSDA, BTEB, relevant ministries, government and autonomous bodies, development partners, industries, employers and other stakeholders — developing the sector and protecting the legitimate interests of member institutions.
Professional development
Conduct training, Training of Trainers (TOT), workshops, seminars, conferences and research to raise the professional competence of trainers, assessors and training managers and ensure continuous professional development.
New trades and standards
Develop new trades, courses, competency standards and training programmes aligned with current and future labour-market demand, Industry 4.0, the digital economy and emerging technology, and submit recommendations to the relevant authorities.
Inclusive skills development
Encourage inclusive and equitable skills development that expands employment and self-employment opportunities for youth, women, persons with disabilities, marginalised communities and the unemployed.
Knowledge and best practice
Build a more effective, modern and internationally comparable skills sector through the exchange of information, technology, research, innovation, best practices and experience among member institutions.
Alignment with SDGs and ILO
Take up activities that support the development of skilled human resources in line with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, ILO policies and the national skills development policy of Bangladesh.
Local and international collaboration
Undertake lawful cooperation, memoranda of understanding, joint ventures, research and capacity-building activities with educational institutions, industries, development agencies, professional bodies and international organisations.
Other lawful activities
Adopt and implement other lawful and public-welfare activities necessary to fulfil the objectives, subject to prevailing law and the approval of the relevant authorities.
Policy dialogue and advice
Take up activities including dialogue, communication, policy formulation and revision, and advisory support at government, private and international levels.
Provided that: the Foundation shall not engage in any political activity, commercial profit-making, or any activity contrary to prevailing law.
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Quality assurance support
Guidance on quality assurance systems, training management, assessment methods and certification so member institutions meet national and international benchmarks.
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Trainer & assessor development
Training of Trainers, workshops, seminars and conferences that build professional competence, with continuous professional development.
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Curriculum & competency standards
Development of new trades, courses and competency standards aligned with labour-market demand and emerging technologies.
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Inclusive skills
Programmes that widen access for youth, women, persons with disabilities, marginalised communities and unemployed people.
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Research & innovation
Studies on skills demand and emerging occupations, sharing of best practice, and recommendations to the relevant authorities.
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Policy dialogue & advocacy
Consultation at government, private and international levels, contributing to policy formulation and revision.
Objective 01
● Ongoing
Member enrolment & institutional mapping
Enrolling registered training institutions and mapping trades, capacity and district coverage to build the national register.
- CoverageAll 8 divisions
- LeadMembership desk
Objective 02
● Ongoing
Quality assurance guidance rollout
Sharing quality assurance frameworks, assessment practice and certification guidance with member institutions.
- CoverageMember institutions
- LeadQuality assurance desk
Objective 04
● Ongoing
TOT & CPD calendar
Preparing a rolling calendar of Training of Trainers, workshops and continuous professional development sessions.
- AudienceTrainers, assessors, managers
- LeadTraining & CPD desk
Objective 05
● Ongoing
Emerging trades consultation
Collecting member proposals on new trades and competency standards for Industry 4.0 and the digital economy.
- OutputRecommendations to authorities
- LeadQuality assurance desk
Objective 06
◆ In preparation
Inclusive skills initiative
Designing programmes that widen access for women, persons with disabilities and marginalised communities.
- FocusEquitable access
- LeadProgramme committee
Objective 03
● Ongoing
Stakeholder coordination
Continuous engagement with NSDA, BTEB, ministries and employers on standards, certification and workforce demand.
- PartnersGovernment & industry
- LeadPartnerships desk
Editor's note: replace these six entries with your actual programmes as they are approved by the Executive Committee.
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The first cycle is still under way
The Foundation is newly constituted. Completed programmes are published here once they conclude and their results are placed before the Annual General Meeting, together with the audited accounts for that financial year.
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How results are reported
Every programme closes with a report to the Executive Committee, which places the summary before the general meeting under Article 5.3.
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What gets published
Programme title, period, partners, coverage, participants and outcomes — alongside the audited financial statement for the year.
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Where to find them
Concluded programmes appear on this page and in the annual report available from the Resources section.
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◆ ProposedAssessment & certification services
Shared assessment support and certification processing for member centres, delivered against recognised competency standards.
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◆ ProposedTraining materials unit
Development and distribution of curricula, learner guides and trade materials for use across member institutions.
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◆ ProposedEmployer linkage & placement
A job-matching service connecting graduates of member centres to employers at home and in overseas labour markets.
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◆ ProposedDigital skills lab
Shared facilities and trainer support for digital and Industry 4.0 trades that individual centres cannot resource alone.
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◆ ProposedResearch & consultancy
Skills demand studies and advisory services for government, industry and development partners.
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◆ ProposedConference & events unit
Seminars, conferences and trade competitions that showcase the capability of the skills sector.
Constitutional basis: income from training, seminars and certification fees is a recognised source of funds under Article 7. No fund or asset may be distributed to members as personal profit or dividend.
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National authorities
National Skills Development Authority (NSDA), Bangladesh Technical Education Board (BTEB), relevant ministries and autonomous bodies.
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Industry & employers
Industries and employing organisations whose demand defines the trades, competencies and standards that training must deliver.
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Development partners
Development agencies and professional bodies supporting capacity building, research and joint programmes.
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International organisations
Cooperation aligned with ILO policies and the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
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Educational institutions
Local and foreign institutions for memoranda of understanding, joint ventures and research collaboration.
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Member institutions
Skills training centres and TVET providers exchanging information, technology, innovation and best practice.
How we collaborate: lawful cooperation, memoranda of understanding (MoU), joint ventures, research and capacity development, in accordance with Bangladeshi law and the approval of the relevant authorities.
Founder Member
Those who signed as founders at the time the Foundation was established.
● Voting rightsGeneral Member
Directors or proprietors of registered and recognised skill training institutions who apply in the prescribed form and are approved by the Executive Committee.
● Voting rightsLife Member
Those who take up lifetime membership by paying a single prescribed subscription.
● Voting rightsHonorary Member
Conferred by the Executive Committee on individuals who make a special contribution to the Foundation's objectives.
○ No voting rightsEligibility
Any person or institution may apply who is a citizen of Bangladesh, at least 18 years of age, connected with the skill training or technical education sector, and not convicted of any criminal offence. Admission fees and annual subscriptions are fixed by the Executive Committee from time to time.
Bangladeshi citizenMinimum age 18Sector connectionNo criminal conviction
Cancellation and expulsion
Where a member resigns, keeps subscriptions in continuous arrears, engages in activity contrary to the objectives, or violates the constitution, the Executive Committee issues a show-cause notice. Membership may then be cancelled by a two-thirds vote at a general meeting.
Show-cause noticeGeneral meeting decisionTwo-thirds majority
Ready to join the platform?
Complete the application form and the Executive Committee will review your institution's details.
How it works
Four steps from application to membership
- Step 01 — ApplySubmit the form with your institution, registration and contact details.
- Step 02 — VerificationThe secretariat checks eligibility against Article 3 of the constitution.
- Step 03 — ApprovalThe Executive Committee approves the application under the rules.
- Step 04 — EnrolmentAdmission fee and subscription are paid, and the member is entered in the register.
What members receive: quality assurance and curriculum support, priority in TOT and CPD programmes, coordinated communication with NSDA, BTEB and other stakeholders, and representation of members' legitimate interests.
Membership application
Fields marked with * are required.
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Memorandum & Constitution
The full memorandum of foundation and constitution, framed under the Societies Registration Act, 1860.
Available on request →▥
Membership application form
The prescribed form for general, life and honorary membership, with the eligibility criteria of Article 3.
Apply online →▦
Annual & audit reports
Audited accounts for each financial year (1 July – 30 June), presented to and approved by the Annual General Meeting.
Published after AGM →FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Who can become a member? +
Any Bangladeshi citizen aged at least 18, or any institution, connected with the skill training or technical education sector and not convicted of a criminal offence, may apply. Directors and proprietors of registered or recognised skill training institutions apply as general members.
How much are the fees? +
Admission fees and annual subscriptions are fixed by the Executive Committee from time to time. Life membership is granted against a single prescribed subscription payment.
How is the Foundation governed? +
A nine-member Executive Committee is elected for two years at the Annual General Meeting by direct vote or unanimous nomination. The committee meets at least once every two months, with half its members forming a quorum.
Can the Foundation distribute profit? +
No. No fund or asset may be distributed to members as personal profit or dividend. All income is spent solely on implementing the declared objectives.
Is the Foundation involved in politics? +
No. The Foundation is non-political and non-communal, and does not engage in political activity, commercial profit-making, or any activity contrary to prevailing law.
Announcement
Membership enrolment open for training institutions
Registered and recognised skills training centres can now submit applications for general and life membership through the online form.
Capacity building
Training of Trainers programme in planning
A TOT and continuous professional development calendar is being prepared for trainers, assessors and training managers.
Policy
Consultation on emerging trades and standards
Members are invited to share proposals on new trades and competency standards aligned with Industry 4.0.
Governance
Annual General Meeting notice
The AGM is held within three months of the close of the financial year, with at least fourteen days' written notice to all members.
Partnership
Stakeholder engagement with national authorities
The Foundation continues coordination with NSDA, BTEB and relevant ministries on quality assurance and certification.
Inclusion
Inclusive skills initiative under preparation
Planning is underway for programmes widening access for women, persons with disabilities and marginalised communities.
Editor's note: these entries are placeholders. Replace the titles, categories and text with your published announcements.
Goals we contribute to
Six goals, one workforce agenda
Skills development sits at the intersection of education, decent work and equity. These are the goals our declared objectives contribute to most directly.
No Poverty
Employment and self-employment pathways for unemployed and low-income households.
Quality Education
Quality assurance, curriculum development and certification support across TVET.
Gender Equality
Inclusive programmes that widen women's access to trades and technical careers.
Decent Work
Employability, competency standards and higher remittance earnings for the workforce.
Reduced Inequalities
Access for persons with disabilities, marginalised and remote communities.
Partnerships for the Goals
MoUs and joint ventures with government, industry and international organisations.
How it connects
From constitution to contribution
- Objective 02 → SDG 4Quality assurance, curriculum and certification raise the standard of technical education.
- Objective 04 → SDG 4, 8Trainer and assessor development improves what learners actually receive.
- Objective 05 → SDG 8New trades and competency standards match training to labour-market demand.
- Objective 06 → SDG 1, 5, 10Inclusive skills widen access for women, persons with disabilities and the marginalised.
- Objective 09 → SDG 17Collaboration and MoUs with national and international partners.
Reporting our contribution
As programmes conclude, their outcomes are reported to the Annual General Meeting together with the audited accounts, and summarised against these goals in the annual report.
- ✓ Programme results reported annually
- ✓ Independent audit by a certified chartered accountant
- ✓ Published in the Resources section after each AGM
Head office
Get in touch
- Address[Full address of the head office], Bangladesh
- Phone+880 1XXX-XXXXXX
- General enquiriesinfo@bsdfoundation.org
- Membershipmembership@bsdfoundation.org
- Office hoursSunday – Thursday, 10:00 – 17:00
- BranchesMay be opened nationwide subject to Executive Committee decision
Send a message
We reply to enquiries within office hours.
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Make a lawful donation
Local and foreign individuals and organisations may donate lawfully, subject where applicable to prior permission of the appropriate government authority.
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Sponsor a programme
Support Training of Trainers, workshops, seminars, conferences and research that raise the capability of the skills sector.
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Collaborate formally
Enter into a memorandum of understanding, joint venture or research partnership under the applicable law.
Accountability: all income is deposited into the Foundation's scheduled bank account, operated by the joint signature of any two office bearers, audited annually and reported to the Annual General Meeting.
Discuss a partnership
Write to the secretariat with your proposal and the Executive Committee will review it.