1. The Role of Private Sector Organizations in Cooperative Training Lessons Learnt from Pakistan Speakers: Mr. Abrar Ahmed, Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry (LCCI) Col Liaqat Ali Qamar, Pakistan Footwear Manufactures Association (PFMA)

2. TVET Reform in Pakistan
Government of Pakistan initiated TVET reform in 2009
Cornerstones of the reform: Introduction of competency based training and assessment and strengthening of private sector engagement
In Lahore private sector organizations used the reform and initiated a platform for cooperative training with the involvement of 57 enterprises
Advantages of the TVET reform for the private sector: 
CBT focuses on better employability: Qualifications are based on standards developed by industry experts
CBT is responsive to the requirements of enterprises: Training delivery is modularized and allows training at the classroom and working place

3. Lahore as an Economic and Financial Hub in Pakistan
Lahore is a provincial capital. The city's nominal GDP was $13 billion in 2011 and will reach $102 billion by The contribution of Lahore to the economy is 13 percent. More than 10,000 industrial units are located in Lahore.

4. The Role of the Chamber of Commerce and Industries
Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry established a committee to promote cooperative training in the region
TVET authorities, training providers, accreditation bodies, qualification awarding bodies and associations participate in committee
Activities: 
Understand needs of private sector
Increase mutual understanding between public and private stakeholders
Promote cooperative training in the region
Pilot initiatives to showcase quick-wins for public and private sector
Example: Cooperative training course of Energy Efficiency Advisor

5. The Role of Associations
The committee for cooperative training encourages associations, such as Pakistan Footwear Manufacturing Association, to initiate cooperative training courses with the involvement of member companies
Activities: 
Development of qualifications based on training needs analysis
Identification and support of enterprises 
Delivery of training in classroom and working place
Assessment 
Example: Cooperative training course of Shoe Laster

6. Lessons Learnt
Building of trust through dialogue and pilot projects between stakeholders
Ensuring return of investment for participating enterprises
Reduction of production costs, saving of raw material, innovation in design, use of state-of-the-art equipment
Transition from pilot projects to a systemic foundation for promoting cooperative training
Further institutionalization of functions in chambers and associations
Raise awareness on public sector side that involvement of chambers and associations is beneficial

7. Testimonial - Video
Mr Javed Iqbal Siddiqui, Chairman Pakistan Footwear Manufacturers Association
Mr Waheed Asghar, Deputy General Manager Operations TVET Authority
Mrs Saima Javed, Chairperson Punjab Board of Technical Education