Ten examples from African countries presented in this report show some diversity in terms of scope, and design of RPL / Validation systems, but also several common traits: Angola, Cape Verde, Kenya, Lesotho, Mauritius, Morocco, Mozambique, Seychelles, South Africa, and Zambia. In 2021 Cape Verde, Kenya and Mozambique have started practical implementation in a range of sectors, and certificates were awarded. Kenya’s pilot sectors are textile, car mechanics and welding (with a total of 38 certified candidates). Mozambique conducted the first RPL (RCA) processes in the sectors of electricity, plumbing and welding and certified 25 candidates. Cape Verde started RPL (RVCC) processes in different branches of services, administration and management and in construction, certified several groups of RPL professionals (assessors, facilitators) for the organisation of high-quality RPL.
