Project Location: All over Eight Divisions, Bangladesh
Project Authority: National Institute of Youth Development (NIYD)
Project Background: Gender equality is a cornerstone of sustainable development, enshrined in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 5, which aims to achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls. In Bangladesh, women make up approximately 50% of the population, yet they continue to face significant barriers in education, employment, and leadership opportunities due to entrenched cultural norms and systemic inequalities. While strides have been made such as increasing female enrollment in education and labor force participation challenges remain, especially in translating these gains into equitable opportunities and outcomes.
The National Institute of Youth Development (NIYD) in Bangladesh are critical institutions that aim to equip young individuals with the skills, knowledge, and tools to drive national development. These training programs often serve as platforms for skill-building, entrepreneurship, and leadership development, directly contributing to multiple SDG targets. However, the participation and experiences of female trainees in these programs often differ significantly from their male counterparts, as they encounter unique challenges ranging from accessibility and societal biases to institutional shortcomings.
Objectives of the Assignment: The study explores a lot of issues and initiatives of the NYID. But the overall objectives of the study are to assess the progress and challenges of female empowerment in achieving gender equality through National Institute of Youth Development (NIYD) training programs in Bangladesh, with a focus on their alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Actual Services provided by SAMAHAR:
- Total of 1147 structured questionnaire surveys was conducted among training recipient.
- Assessing the impact and Challenges of Female Empowerment in Bangladesh
- Analyze the gender composition and participation trends in NIYD training programs.
- Assess the impact of NIYD training on female trainees, focusing on skill development, employment opportunities, and leadership capacities.
- Identify key challenges and barriers faced by female participants, including societal, institutional, and structural issues.
- Evaluate the extent to which NIYD training aligns with SDG 5 targets, particularly in promoting gender equality and empowering women.
- Analyzing the current conditions of youth, particularly young women, engaged in skill development and employment.
- Identifying the skills required for job readiness and employment for both male and female youths.
- Assessing the effectiveness of skill development through training and education.
- Identifying state-of-the-art training and education types that offer the best opportunities for employment.
- Targeting young women across the country for skill development training and gathering their insights.
- Obtaining all necessary permissions related to this study from the relevant authorities.
- Developing study tools, methodologies, and an operational plan.
- Conducting field studies covering eight divisions, sixteen districts, and thirty-two Upazila to ensure comprehensive geographical coverage of the country.
- Selecting appropriate respondents from youth population for the study and collecting data.
- Screening, tabulating, and analyzing data to prepare study reports.
- Attending proposal clarification meetings (if necessary) to address and understand the study’s requirements.
- Conducting interviews with a focus on maximizing female participation.
- Visiting study areas to engage with relevant beneficiaries and stakeholders.
- Performing a desk review to assess previous and current gender-related conditions in skill development and employment within the country.
- Conducting socio-economic analyses to explain the current situation of beneficiaries.
- Identifying opportunities for skill development and employability for the beneficiaries.
- Assessing the capacity-building needs of young women and exploring entrepreneurship options.
- Recommend strategies for improving gender inclusivity and enhancing the outcomes of NIYD training programs for women.