Publication: Overcoming the Challenges Women Face in Technical and Vocational Training in Côte d’Ivoire
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2025-04-10
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2025-04-10
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This study delves into the multifaceted challenges faced by Côte d’Ivoire students in technical and vocational education and training (TVET) through qualitative data collection and analysis. It covers four essential stages: enrollment, attendance, completion, and entry into the labor market. During enrollment, financial constraints, family influence, and the perception of TVET's limited value affect student decisions, compounded by bureaucratic complexities. Women, in particular, face cultural biases restricting their access to technical fields. Attendance is hindered by limited geographical distribution, inadequate boarding facilities, and security concerns, with young women experiencing additional hardships such as harassment and balancing schooling with domestic responsibilities. These factors contribute to emotional distress, impeding academic achievement and personal well-being. Completion is negatively influenced by ongoing financial burdens, early pregnancy, and motherhood, exacerbating challenges for young women. Finally, the transition to the labor market is hampered by limited job opportunities, gender discrimination, and insufficient institutional support for job placement, with internships and practical work experiences being crucial yet often inadequate. The study underscores the need for multi-faceted efforts to address challenges across the engagement cycle, with a particular focus on the specific needs of women and girls.
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“World Bank Group. 2025. Overcoming the Challenges Women Face in Technical and Vocational Training in Côte d’Ivoire. © World Bank. http://hdl.handle.net/10986/43053 License: CC BY-NC 3.0 IGO.”
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