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Figure 4.9: Eradication of poverty via technical and vocational education
THEME 2: Government initiatives towards improving TVET sectors
Government of Palestine (GoP) has lack of funds in taking necessary initiatives to improve TVET
sectors. Therefore, GoP has taken quite less amount of initiatives in this regard. Besides, the GoP
has many other limitations in focusing on TVET sectors of Gaza Strip. Despite these facts, the
GoP is working on:
Building infrastructure: The GoP, more particularly, theMinistry of higher education provides
funds for building new infrastructure and laboratories to increase students’ enrolment.
Provide TVET institutions: The GoP allows NGOs, donor agencies and other private sectors to
access government institutions in offering skills training and other developmental activities.
Working with NGOs: Due to lack of funds, GoP relies heavily on international aids and generally
works jointly with different NGOs and donor agencies in improving TVET sectors.
Provide financial support: For some demanding programs, there is a provision of financial
supports for poor students (not fully free).
The above initiatives are supported by the following interview data:
“Ministry of the Higher Education offered us fund/grant from the International Bank
from the United Nation to build new building in the college, equipped with a number of
increased enrolled students. They also provide us financial assistance for updating our
labs”. (P5)
“The situation here in Gaza is very disappointing, we only depend on international
assistance and own effort, so I don't think that the government has that much role, only
they can provide the access to their schools and allow the international associations
[organizations] to do their best for the development”. (P6)
“We have discounted fees or 50% tuition [fees] for students, especially inthe outstanding
programs such as the hotel management and TV media”. (P5)
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