Bangladesh: National Strategy for promotion of gender equality in technical and vocational education and training (TVET) 2012
The National Strategy for Promotion of Gender Equality in TVET in Bangladesh transfers the recommendations of the National Skills Development Policy into a realistic framework of clear priorities and targets. It was developed by a Gender Working Group, comprising of 15 representatives from key governments ministries and departments, employers, workers and civil society organizations, with the support of ILO TVET Project and the National Skills Development Council Secretariat. The strategy is the first policy initiative of its kind in the TVET sector in Bangladesh, an important milestone towards women taking a greater role in the skills development system and a fundamental step forward towards Bangladesh becoming a middle-income country by 2021. This publication provides an overview of the current status and nature of gender inequalities in TVET, highlights the priority areas for action, discusses a number of steps to promote equal participation of women in TVET, seeks to break gender stereotypes, and outlines the way forward.