EdTech Readiness in Zambia’s TVET Institutions : Assessing Institutional Capacity for Technology Integration - Final Report

Overview & Synopsis

As digital technologies become increasingly embedded in daily life and reshape certain segments of the labor market, employers are placing greater emphasis on skills that are both broader and more closely aligned with evolving industry needs. In response, Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), referred to in Zambia as Technical, Entrepreneurial, Vocational Education and Training (TEVET), institutions are under growing pressure to integrate Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) into the design and delivery of training and student services. Such integration is critical not only to enrich learning experiences but also to prepare learners for success in a rapidly changing labor market. While aligning training systems with labor market needs is widely recognized as a policy priority, limited evidence exists on how the supply side is adapting in practice. Even scarcer is comprehensive information on the extent to which TVET institutions are incorporating new technologies, modern equipment, or updated teaching practices to reshape the skills they provide in line with shifting workplace demands. This report presents the results of this comprehensive effort to generate much-needed evidence on the policies and practices shaping the use of education technology in Zambia’s TVET sector. In a context where data on how the supply side is responding remains limited, the findings offer a critical foundation for understanding current readiness and identifying priority areas for action. The data and insights summarized here can serve as a baseline to guide future investments and policy decisions aimed at strengthening EdTech integration across Zambia’s training system.