Punjab Skills Development

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The objective of the Punjab Skills Development Project for Pakistan is to improve the quality, labor market relevance of, and access to skills training programs in priority sectors in the Punjab. There are two components to the project, the first component being improving and expanding market-relevant skills training. The objectives of this component are to: (i) strengthen the skills training system; (ii) improve the quality and relevance of skills training; and (iii) increase access to market-relevant trades. The second component is the project management, monitoring and evaluation, and technical assistance. The objective of this component is to support project management, monitoring and evaluation (M&E), and technical assistance (TA) to enable the achievement of the DLIs and ensure efficient and effective management of project implementation. M&E strengthening of the skills development system is embedded within project design and financing for M&E activities will be funded by this component. It would also finance surveys and studies to support the development of policy actions and strategies in areas where technical support could better inform policy makers and development partners, specifically, in the areas of increasing women’s participation and private sector provision of skills training programs.