1、Overcoming the challenges women face in Technical and Vocational Trainingin Cte dIvoirePublic Disclosure AuthorizedPublic Disclosure AuthorizedPublic Disclosure AuthorizedPublic Disclosure AuthorizedAbstract.This study examines through qualitative data collection and analysis the multifaceted challe

2、nges encoun-tered by Cte dIvoire students in technical and vocational education and training(TVET)across four essential stag-es:enrollment,attendance,completion,and entry into the labor market.During enrollment,financial constraints,family influence,and the perception of the limited value of TVET af

3、fect student decisions,with bureaucratic complexi-ties further complicating the process.Women,in particular,face cultural biases which restrict their access to technical fields.Attendance is generally impeded by limited geo-graphical distribution,inadequate boarding facilities,and security concerns,

4、with young women experiencing addi-tional hardships,such as harassment and the need to bal-ance schooling with domestic responsibilities.These factors contribute to emotional distress and stand in the way of academic achievement and personal well-being.Comple-tion is negatively influenced by ongoing

5、 financial burdens,and early pregnancy and motherhood exacerbating the chal-lenges 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 ex

6、perienc-es 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.Acknowledgements.This report was authored by Ana Lu-iz