Context
Rapid population and economic growth in Bangladesh are increasing the demand for energy. At the same time, the Bangladeshi Government is attempting to transform the energy sector and expand climate-friendly energy solutions. A lack of specialists as well as inadequate training constitute key obstacles to the national energy transition. Bangladesh therefore needs to improve training and continuing professional development in the energy sector and gear it more heavily towards the needs of the labour market.
Well-trained specialists can help improve the investment climate and enhance the competitiveness of businesses working on climate-friendly energy solutions. Qualified specialists thus contribute to the success of the energy transition in Bangladesh.
Objective
The quality of training and continuing professional development on energy efficiency and grid-connected renewable energies has improved and it is geared towards demand on the labour market.
Approach
The project assists the Bangladeshi Government in reforming and expanding training and continuing professional development on climate-friendly energy solutions with a practical focus and involvement of the private sector.
To do so, it promotes dialogue and cooperation between those responsible in the energy and education sector and other relevant public and private actors. The project cooperates closely with the private sector to gear training towards the needs of the labour market.
