Gender in Technical and Vocational Education and Training Programs

Event: 6th International Skills Forum: Innovative Practices in Skills Development

Gender in Technical and Vocational Education and Training Programs

20 September 2016

Author / Speaker:

Sonomi Tanaka, ADB - Email the author | Other materials by the author

Empowering women and promoting gender equality, Goal 5 of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), has a catalytic effect in the achievement of other SDGs. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) integrates gender mainstreaming in its technical and vocational education and training programs. In addition to providing overall TVET assistance to girls, ADB also supports their participation in non-traditional sectors.

Geographical Focus:

Regional - Asia

Type of Content:

Learning Event

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