5.9.1 The BiBB was an international institution of research and development in the VET system and it was also responsible for the development of the curriculum of the VET system. 5.9.2 The VET system was market driven and most of the funds for the training and development of students were contributed by companies. 5.9.3 The BiBB advised the delegation that skills development policies in South Africa should be aligned to economic policies to reduce unemployment. 5.9.4 Investment in research and development for the VET system curriculum contributed to its success. 5.9.5 The iMove was responsible for marketing the VET system internationally and its market strategy was very successful in obtaining foreign partnerships. 5.9.6 Improvement of productivity and increase in exports could be attributed to the success of the VET system. 5.9.7 Germany was the second country after China to be the largest exporter to foreign countries.