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Title: Overcoming the Challenges Women Face in Technical and Vocational Training in Côte d'Ivoire
Language: English
Authors: Ana Luiza Machado, Miriam Muller, World Bank
Source: World Bank. 2026.
Availability: World Bank Publications. 1818 H Street NW, Washington, DC 20433. Tel: 202-458-4500; Fax: 202-552-1500; Web site: http://www.worldbank.org/
Peer Reviewed: N
Page Count: 58
Publication Date: 2026
Sponsoring Agency: William and Flora Hewlett Foundation
Document Type: Reports - Research
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Descriptors: Career and Technical Education, Females, Barriers, Economically Disadvantaged, Young Adults, Sex Fairness, Disproportionate Representation, Enrollment, Attendance, Educational Attainment, Education Work Relationship, Labor Market, Influences, Evidence Based Practice, Intervention, Employed Women, Outcomes of Education, Equal Education, Stakeholders, Attitudes, Student Attitudes, Foreign Countries, Student Experience
Geographic Terms: Cote d'Ivoire
Abstract: This study examines through qualitative data collection and analysis the multifaceted challenges encountered by Côte d'Ivoire students in technical and vocational education and training (TVET) across four essential stages: enrollment, attendance, completion, and entry into the labor market. During enrollment, financial constraints, family influence, and the perception of the limited value of TVET affect student decisions, with bureaucratic complexities further complicating the process. Women, in particular, face cultural biases which restrict their access to technical fields. Attendance is generally impeded by limited geographical distribution, inadequate boarding facilities, and security concerns, with young women experiencing additional hardships, such as harassment and the need to balance schooling with domestic responsibilities. These factors contribute to emotional distress and stand in the way of academic achievement and personal well-being. Completion is negatively influenced by ongoing financial burdens, and early pregnancy and motherhood exacerbating the challenges for young women. Finally, the transition to the labor market is hampered by limited job opportunities, gender discrimination, and insufficient institutional support for job placement, with internships and practical work experiences being crucial yet often inadequate. The study highlights the need for multi-faceted efforts to address the challenges across stages of the engagement cycle with a particular focus on the additional and specific needs of women and girls. [This study was funded by the Umbrella Facility for Gender Equality.]
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Entry Date: 2026
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