Activity under preparation Support to Green TVET and E-learning in Bangladesh

About this project

Bangladesh has made strong progress on economic growth and poverty reduction but continues to face structural challenges in creating productive jobs, increasing labour productivity, and addressing high climate vulnerability. The country is entering a critical window where demographic pressure, green transition commitments and digital transformation converge. Each year, around two million young people enter the labour market, while investments in renewable energy, infrastructure and digital systems are accelerating. Without a rapid transformation of the skills system, there is a significant risk of rising youth underemployment and missed economic opportunities.This action responds to this strategic challenge by positioning Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) not as a standalone education intervention, but as a key enabler of Bangladesh¿s economic transformation. While TVET is recognised in Bangladesh as a key policy instrument, important gaps remain in curriculum relevance, instructor capacity, industry linkages, e-learning systems and equitable access. Building on previous EU support, notably the Human Capital Development Programme (HCDP 21), the action supports the Government of Bangladesh in implementing key policy frameworks, including the TVET Implementation Plan 2025¿2030, the National Education Policy, the National Skills Development Policy, and the E-learning Action Plan. The European Union brings distinct added value by combining policy dialogue, b…

Goals

Sustainable Development Goals this project works towards

• 4Quality Education
• 5Gender Equality
• 8Decent Work and Economic Growth
• 10Reduced Inequalities
• 13Climate Action

Published by

European Commission - Directorate-General for International Partnerships · Other public sector

Countries

Bangladesh

Sectors

Vocational trainingTeacher trainingEnergy education/training

Focus

Gender equality · Also contributesEnvironment · Also contributesClimate mitigation · Also contributesDisability inclusion · Also contributes

Published by European Commission - Directorate-General for International Partnerships to the International Aid Transparency Initiative (IATI), last updated 29 Sept 2026 and imported automatically. IATI identifier: XI-IATI-EC_INTPA-2021-ACT-63495.

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