Background
The Government of Bangladesh, through the IFAD-supported PROVATI³ project, plans to provide vocational training in freelancing skills—such as SEO, affiliate marketing, and digital marketing—to 500 young women from six disadvantaged northern districts: Kurigram, Jamalpur, Rangpur, Gaibandha, Nilphamari, and Lalmonirhat. The initiative aims to reduce youth unemployment, promote gender-inclusive economic growth, and expand opportunities in the digital economy.
By partnering with qualified service providers or technical institutes, the program will deliver practical skills training along with career counseling, mentorship, and job placement support. This effort aligns with national priorities like the National Skills Development Policy and Digital Bangladesh Vision, and seeks to empower young women through digital entrepreneurship and improved livelihood opportunities.
Objective
The overall objective is to foster a skilled and competent women youth workforce, leading to employment opportunities. By job and self-employment, for sustainable livelihoods and economic well-being.
- Developing tailored vocational training to enhance the skill set for women youth in sectors with high demand for employment.
- Facilitating access to entrepreneurship training and resources to empower women youth to start their own businesses.
- Establishing partnerships with local industries and businesses to create internship/ apprenticeship opportunities for women youth.
- Providing mentorship and career guidance to support the professional development of women youth in the chosen fields.
- Implementing initiatives to address barriers such as gender discrimination and lack of access to resources that hinder women youth from entering the workforce.
- Collaborating with government agencies, private sector, and NGOs to advocate for policies and programs that promote gender equality and women’s economic empowerment.
- Offering financial literacy and management training to equip women youth with the knowledge and skills to effectively manage their income and assets.
| Project Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Project Name | Promoting Resilience of vulnerable through Access to Infrastructure, Improved Skills and Information (PROVATI³) |
| Department/Ministry | Local Government Engineering Department (LGED) (GOB) |
| Implement Agency | TMSS ICT Limited |
| Location | Kurigram, Jamalpur, Rangpur, Gaibandha, Nilphamari, and Lalmonirhat Districts. |
| Project Implementation Period | FY 2024-2025 |
| Beneficiary | 500 Women |
Training on “Freelancing-(SEO) & affiliate Marketing, Digital Marketing”
