Abstract: This paper focuses on the role of vocational and technical education for improving national economy for sustainable development and the curriculum issues. Curriculum is based on the needs of the labour market and that government responds to the needs of Vocational and Technical Education through sufficient funding and provision of adequate facilities, equipment and resources. Recommendations were given for further improvement.
Keywords: Vocational and Technical Education, Economy, Sustainable Development, and Curriculum
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