Across nine Pacific island countries, youth participating in short, skills-focused courses reported clearer pathways into employment or small enterprise. Around 5,900 young people completed training delivered through local NGO partners, with follow-up evidence indicating transitions into work or income-generating activities in multiple contexts.
These outcomes were linked to training that was locally delivered, flexible, and aligned with community realities. The Partnership for Open, Distance and Flexible Learning (ODFL) in the Pacific — supported by the New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, implemented by the Commonwealth of Learning and delivered in collaboration with PACFOLD — prioritised delivery through trusted local organisations.
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