Innovative strategies in technical and vocational education and training for accelerated human resource development in South Asia

Cover -- Contents -- Tables, Figures, and Boxes -- Foreword -- Preface -- Abbreviations -- Executive Summary -- 1. INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND -- Objectives -- Scope of Work -- Limitations -- Analytical Framework -- Socioeconomic Background -- Implications for Technical and Vocational Skills -- Technical and Vocational Education and Training Systems -- Technical and Vocational Education and Training Policies and Plans -- 2. STRENGTHS AND INNOVATIONS -- Bangladesh -- Bhutan -- Maldives -- Nepal -- Sri Lanka -- 3. ECONOMIC RELEVANCE OF SKILLS TRAINING -- Mismatches -- Employment Rates