
African Co-Lead Expert Group
CORBON's Engagement in Global TVET Development
The Council of Registered Builders of Nigeria (CORBON) has been appointed co-lead of the UNESCO-UNEVOC BILT Expert Group on Building and Construction (2024–2025). This group brings together experts from Africa, Asia-Pacific, and Europe to shape the future of technical and vocational education and training (TVET) in the construction sector.
CORBON is contributing to:
- Africa’s perspective on digitalization, sustainability, and skills mobility
- Regional experience in Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and informal skill validation
- Policy recommendations toward global TVET reform

Group photo from the 2024 BILT Bridging Event
Our Role in the BILT Expert Group
As a co-lead alongside Céreq (France) and ConCove - New Zealand (Lead), CORBON actively contributes to:
Facilitating multi-regional dialogue across TVET institutions
Mapping future skill requirements in construction
Documenting innovative training practices
Co-authoring a global synthesis report on new qualifications for the sector
Promoting inclusive and responsive training systems that support green and digital transitions
CORBON in Action
Highlights from our leadership role in African TVET transformation and global BILT initiatives





