Implementing validation of prior learning in Senegal

Validation des Acquis de l'Expérience (VAE) is a system designed to recognize and enhance the skills acquired by individuals throughout their career. In Senegal, the introduction of VAE reflects the desire to give pride of place to workers' experience in the certification process, and to promote their integration into the workforce. VAE offers a unique opportunity for Senegalese workers to have the skills they have acquired on the job recognized, whether or not they have followed a formal training course. In an ever-changing economic context, VAE is an essential lever for individual employability and adaptability. In an ever-changing economic environment, VAE is an essential tool for enhancing the employability and adaptability of individuals, helping to ensure a better match between workers' skills and the needs of the job market, and thus boosting the country's competitiveness.