Target 4.3 expands the scope of the international education agenda by including technical and vocational education and training (TVET) and tertiary education as central concepts. Countries in East Asia and the Pacific are among the fastest growing economies in the world today, and demand for highly skilled workers, who are the foundation for sustainable economic development, is on the rise. For this reason, governments are keen to invest in TVET and tertiary education (Packard & Nguyen, 2014). By integrating Target 4.3 into national policies and education sector plans countries can affirm their commitment to TVET and tertiary education for both women and men.
