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A national technical and vocational qualification framework for Bangladesh

This paper describes the National Technical and Vocational Qualifications Framework (NTVQF) proposed for Bangladesh. The proposal was developed after review of qualification frameworks in other countries and local consultations with government,...

Mapping and analysis of growth-oriented industrial sub-sectors and their skill requirements in Bangladesh

This report describes findings of research including a survey of 36 Bangladesh enterprises intended to identity: (i) sectors which are competitive and demonstrate growth potential, and (ii) the type of skills that will be required by these sectors...

Maritime sector

Proper ship breaking: a test for globalization and decent work

The last voyage of the ship "Otapan" to a Turkish ship breaking yard last July was a victory for "pre-cleaning" advocates of reducing the human and environmental dangers inherent in ship dismantling and recycling. But does it also lead to decent...

Bangladesh (The People's Republic of)

Concept Note on Green Jobs Initiatives in Bangladesh

Many countries have developed national programs for sustainable development including addressing the challenges of climate change. There is a growing awareness that employment and labor market policies can contribute to a smooth transition to more...

Bangladesh: Skills Training and Employment Promotion for Poor Women Through Strengthening of Technical Training Centres

Lower wages for Bangladeshi women raise concerns about discrimination, ILO study finds

A new International Labour Organization (ILO) study suggests that discrimination may be preventing women in Bangladesh from earning the same wages as men.

Green Jobs Opportunities in Grameen Shakti’s Programs

Concept Note Presentation

Prospects of Green Jobs in Waste Recycling

"Green Jobs", the Labour Market, and the ILO

Opportunities & Challenges for Bangladesh as a Developing Nation

Initiatives taken by DOL and DIF&E for Promoting Green Jobs

Role of Renewable Energy (Biogas and Improved Cook Stoves) for Creation of Green Jobs in Bangladesh

Address at the Regional Symposium on Deployment of Workers Overseas: A Shared Responsibility

By Dr. Dora Rapold, Ambassador of Switzerland, held in Bangladesh on 15 July 2008

Report

Young workers and protection - Testing of tools

This assignment was undertaken in an attempt to test advocacy and awareness raising materials developed by ILO-IPEC Geneva.

Asian decent work decade

The gender wage gap in Bangladesh

This study presents the first comprehensive estimates of the role that gender plays in determining hourly wage gaps between women and men in Bangladesh, by examining gender wage gaps across different industries, among workers with different levels...

Availability of data related to Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in Bangladesh

This study has attempted to map the sources of TVET-related data and assess their availability, reliability, and coverage. It will contribute to the development of a database on TVET to better inform the delivery planning and resource allocation...

Annual review

Bangladesh report card on effective abolition of child labour (2008)

Report on the Asian Regional Meeting to discuss the Draft Resolution on Child Labour Statistics (ICLS)

Asia Tripartite Regional Meeting to discuss the Draft Resolutionon Child Labour Statistics [to be submitted to the 18th ICLS](31 January to 01 February 2008, Manila)