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Figure 8.3 Government initiatives towards improving TVET sector
Specific to Bangladesh
 The findings of this study reveals that the teachers of polytechnic institutions are
overloaded with work due to launching of double shift. Government should recruit more
experienced teachers to handle double shift teaching operation. In this case, preference
should be given to onboard those new teachers who have previous industrial experience.
 STEP project should be continued until the objectives of the project is completely achieved
Specific to Gaza Strip (Palestine)
In order to improve the overall situation of Gaza strip, the government needs to play a very
vital role. The government of Palestine should come forward with positive attitude towards
building a strong relationship with neighbouring count ries and other international bodies
(countries) tosolve ongoing problem (War and Siege). OIC and other international bodies such
as UN, UNESCO-UNIVOCmay sit together aiming to bring peace in Palestine and among other
neighbouring countries. Stoppingwars andwithdrawingsiege are the key issues for improving
the overall contexts (scenario) of Gaza Strip.
Specific to Uganda
The initiated government program (skilling Uganda) should be extended to remote areawith
an aim of targeting poor families. It should also put into considerations all types of group i.e.
poor, widows, disadvantaged and peoplewith disabilities. Thiswill equipmore Ugandanswith
skill that will help them earn a living.
General Recommendation
1 - Allocation of Funds
2 - Building TVET capacity
3 - Quality education training
4 - Increase number of TVET
institutions
5 - Improve social Values
6 - Linkingwith NGOs
Palestine
I) -Buiding
strong
relationshipwith
Neighboring
countries
Bangladesh
I) - Recruite of
experienced
teachers
II) - Continuation
of STEP project
Uganda
I) - extension
of Skilling
uganda to
remote
areas