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The effects of the crisis in Sri Lanka had negative effects on the vocational training sector and are strongly affecting the country’s population and its access to work. On the basis of the Swiss - Sri Lankan migration partnership, the proposed project will improve the quality of vocational training, make it accessible to young women and men from rural areas, members of minorities, and people with disabilities in Sri Lanka in line with the market’s demand.
The political and economic crisis in Sri Lanka as well as Covid-19 and the aftermath of the 2019 terrorist attacks have had negative effects on the country and the tourism sector, one of the most important sectors of the economy and employment (about 12% of GDP) in the country. The reforms in the vocational education sector have also been set back considerably, with drastic consequences for the quality of vocational education in Sri Lanka. In particular, young women and men from rural areas, members of minorities, and people with disabilities have only limited access to adequate vocational training and employment. The government is responsible for vocational training in Sri Lanka, which is not sufficiently aligned with labour market needs and environmental sustainability. The revitalization and transformation of the economy is a political priority in the coming years. Due to the current situation, young people are continuing to migrate and seek employment abroad. This project is targeting the skills development in Sri Lanka. If men and women choose nevertheless to migrate after having received the training, they will do so better equipped and send remittances back to Sri Lanka.
Objectives The quality of vocational training is improved for all population groups in terms of labour market relevance, access and environmental sustainability. |
