The National Centre for Human Resource Development (NCHRD) was established in 2004 under the umbrella of the Egyptian Federation of Investors Associations (EFIA). It has a major role in the application of the Dual System in technical and vocational education (TVET) in Egypt initiated by Mubarak Kohl Initiative (MKI) within the context of the partnership with the Ministry of Technical Education (MoVET). The Egyptian Federation of Investors Associations (EFIA) is a non-governmental representative of the private sector. It is formed entirely by election. EFIA encompasses more than 45 Investors Associations (IA) in Egypt. NCHRD is the recognized entity for the 30 Regional Units for Dual System (RUDS) in technical and vocational education (TVET) in Egypt which are established in 24 governorates all over Egypt to supervise more than 28.000 apprentices training in 176 schools with 42 different trades/professions and deals formally with all related governmental bodies (GD-VET etc.) The activities and objectives of NCHRD are: Cooperating with the Investors Associations in raising awareness of the member enterprises concerning offering training places for the DS students. Standardising rules and procedures in managing and assuring the quality of the Dual System in conformity with the ministerial decrees and related agreements. Strengthening the capacities of Investors Associations and the RUDS to provide specialized technical training to the member enterprises. Strengthening the capacities of the Investors Associations to have an active role in providing information on the local labour market. Contributing to the raising of awareness of society and the Egyptian youth on the value of work and the importance of the quality of production. Supporting entities concerned with TVET as well as employment in developing their services to meet the needs of enterprises of skilled labour (building curricula, training of trainers, building LMIS, career guidance and counselling etc.).