The BCDI 2030 Programme, implemented in partnership with Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan), is designed to strengthen technical and higher education institutions while expanding access to quality, inclusive education and skills development across Sub-Saharan Africa and other partner countries.

The programme is expected to benefit 7,067 direct participants, with at least 51% being women. Approximately 90% of beneficiaries will come from countries in Sub-Saharan Africa. In line with the programme’s commitment to equitable development, 75% of funding is allocated to member countries of the Francophonie, while 25% supports Commonwealth countries and other Small Island Developing States (SIDS).

Through institutional partnerships, the programme focuses on strengthening the capacity of partner technical and higher education institutions to design, review, and modernize market-responsive training programmes. These programmes are developed to meet national accreditation standards while remaining adaptable to evolving labour market demands. They also integrate gender-responsive teaching and learning approaches, ensuring that education and training opportunities are inclusive, equitable, and accessible to all learners.

The BCDI 2030 Programme focuses on strengthening skills and institutional capacity in the following thematic areas:

• Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)
• Climate Action
• Artificial Intelligence
• Health Sciences
• Green and Blue Economy
• Governance and Administration

By promoting innovation, gender equality, and workforce-relevant education, the BCDI 2030 Programme contributes to building resilient institutions, enhancing employability, and supporting sustainable socio-economic development across partner countries.