With the approval of the National Education Policy and the National Skills Development Policy the Government of Bangladesh embarked on major reforms in education and training which are expected to lead into a SWAp.

Increased income and productivity of the working age population of 15 years and above.

260’000 youth and adults (30% women, 50% poor, 40% disadvantaged) will be trained in skills, 70% of whom will employed. Inclusion will be addressed through scholarships for 40,000 disadvantaged people and the recognition of prior learning.

1. People, particularly the poor and disadvantaged, are employed due to market-responsive and inclusive skills training from public and private service providers.
2. The BTEB and the ISCs/associations ensure quality training delivery
3. Key institutions in the skills development sector are established and operate as per their mandate.
4. The skills development sector is effectively and efficiently managed by government.

Risultati principali attesi:  

1. Volume of training increased
2. Quality of training improved.
3. Capacity of training institutions strengthened
4. Management of the sector enhanced.

Ministry of Finance; 22 Ministries involved in skills development; Directorate of Technical Education; Bureau of Manpower Employment and Training; Bangladesh Institute of Technical Assistance Centres; Bangladesh Technical Education Board; Secretariat of the National Skills Development Council, Bangladesh Bank, Industry Associations, public and private training institutions;

National Skills Development Council

SDC-projects SDP, B-SkillFUL, COEL, SEP-B

Fase 1 01.08.2014 - 30.06.2020   (Completed)