This paper explores the concept of cooperation between Vocational Training Institutions (VTIs) and the industry in the context of curriculum development in Laos. It analyzes the current state of VTI-industry partnerships and their challenges, aiming to identify best practices and recommendations for establishing effective collaboration between the two entities. Through a review of relevant literature on vocational education and training and VTI-industry partnerships in developing countries, as well as case studies of successful partnerships in Laos and the region, this research examines the factors contributing to successful collaboration. The research adopts a descriptive qualitative approach, utilizing expert interviews and employing Mayring's deductive categorization for content analysis. The sample for this research consists of three experts in the field of vocational education and training and skill development. To analyze the qualitative data collected from the expert interviews, Mayring's Structured Content Analysis (SCA) method is employed. Mayring's SCA is a systematic and structured approach to analyzing qualitative data. The findings reveal a consensus among experts regarding the inadequate level of collaboration between the industrial sector and VTIs in Laos, impacting the quality of graduates. Experts recommend actively engaging industry professionals in curriculum development and emphasize the need for government support through incentives and supportive policies. The paper's insights will benefit policymakers, VTI administrators, and industry stakeholders in Laos and other developing countries, fostering effective partnerships for curriculum development and supporting the growth of a skilled workforce to meet industry demands and promote sustainable economic development in Laos. © The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2024.
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