Expertise areas
Empowering education systems for skills and impact
Higher education and vocational training institutions are under growing pressure to stay relevant in rapidly changing economies. They face evolving demands from governments, industries and students, all while competing nationally and internationally.
At MSM’s Expert Centre on Emerging Economies (ECEE), we support education providers in strengthening their institutional capacity, improving alignment with labour markets, and driving inclusive, sustainable development. From curriculum innovation to leadership development and policy reform, we help shape future-ready institutions.
What we offer
Capacity development of Educational Institutes
We provide tailored support across for interconnected levels:
| Focus area | Impact | Partners | Products | |
| Individual level | Training & upskilling | Short-term | Teachers & middle/higher management | Executive education, scholarships, and coaching programs |
| Educational level | Curriculum and course development | Middle-term | Universities, vocational training centers | Degree and non-degree programs, outreach education, and tailor-made training aligned with market demands |
| Organisational level | Leadership and strategic management development | Longer-term | Universities, vocational training centres, companies | Consultancy, project support, and tailor-made training trajectories |
| Institutional level | Policy development and triple helix partnership development | Longer-term | Regulatory bodies and ministries | Applied research, projects, policy reform, university–industry linkages, and triple helix strategies for systemic impact |
How we can help you
Whether you're reforming a national TVET system, developing a university strategy, or launching a curriculum modernization initiative, we bring:
- Decades of experience with higher education systems in Africa, Asia, and Latin America
- Deep expertise in quality assurance, labour market analysis, and curriculum alignment
- Practical experience with applied research, stakeholder engagement, and project-based learning
- Integration of foresight, digitalization, sustainability, and gender inclusivity into education reform
Our approach in practice
In Indonesia, we supported the modernization of vocational training in the poultry and dairy sectors. This involved close collaboration with local vocational schools to align curricula with industry needs, introduce gender-sensitive approaches, and integrate innovative digital tools and certification systems to enhance employability.
In Ghana, we revitalized agricultural TVET by introducing business-oriented curricula and embedding informal business practices into training programs. This approach helped institutions better prepare students for real-world challenges while strengthening the entrepreneurial mindset needed in rural economies.
In Algeria and Ethiopia, our interventions focused on developing leadership capacity and strengthening research and development functions within universities. Through customized capacity-building programs, we helped institutions enhance their strategic positioning, expand their societal impact, and become more responsive to national development priorities.
Ready to enhance your institution’s impact?
Partner with us to develop future-proof education systems that drive skills, employment, and economic transformation.
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