This Framework takes national knowledge of general education systems as a starting point and brings in international knowledge to enrich local knowledge as necessary.

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The programme is a joint initiative of two UNESCO sectors (Education, through the Associated Schools Project network, and Natural Sciences, through the Small Islands and Indigenous Knowledge Section) in the framework of the Intersectoral Platform for Small Island Developing States, and in cooperation with the UNESCO Offices in Apia, Dar-es-Salaam, Kingston and other regions.

UNESCO: Small Island Developing States

An innovation skillset is mastery of a framework that allows you to use your tools, knowledge and abilities to accomplish your goals.

FORBES: The Missing Keys in Your Quest for Innovation

The knowledge and experience gathered in the first year of the programme has led to the development the Framework including the competence goals, guidelines for providers, and mapping and testing tools for each of the skills.

UNESCO: The Basic Competence in Working Life Programme