Thematic Area
TVET & Livelihoods
Overview
Strengthening workforce development and sustainable livelihoods
IRS Global supports governments, development partners, and development organizations in strengthening technical and vocational education, workforce development, and sustainable livelihood systems through research, assessments, programme evaluation, and technical advisory services.
Our expertise includes labour market assessments, workforce and skills gap analysis, employability and career readiness, youth employment, entrepreneurship and enterprise development, market systems and value chain analysis, micro, small and medium enterprise (MSME) development, financial inclusion, income generation, rural and urban livelihoods, women's economic empowerment, economic resilience, green jobs and future skills, private sector engagement, social entrepreneurship, business development services, livelihood diversification, economic recovery programmes, household resilience, vocational skills programme evaluation, policy analysis, implementation research, and monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning (MEAL).
We generate practical evidence that strengthens workforce development, improves employment opportunities, enhances household incomes, and promotes inclusive and sustainable economic growth.
Focus Areas
- Labour Market Assessments
- Workforce & Skills Gap Analysis
- Employability & Career Readiness
- Youth Employment
- Entrepreneurship & Enterprise Development
- Market Systems & Value Chain Analysis
- MSME Development
- Financial Inclusion & Income Generation
- Rural & Urban Livelihoods
- Women's Economic Empowerment
- Economic Resilience
- Green Jobs & Future Skills
- Private Sector Engagement
- Social Entrepreneurship
- Business Development Services
- Livelihood Diversification
Labour Market & Skills Gap Analysis
Assessing local and regional labour markets to identify skills gaps and inform workforce programming.
Youth Employment & Entrepreneurship
Evaluating pathways that connect young people to jobs, self-employment, and enterprise opportunities.
MSME & Value Chain Development
Research and technical assistance strengthening small enterprises and the market systems around them.
Women's Economic Empowerment
Evidence generation on financial inclusion, income generation, and inclusive economic participation.
Economic Resilience & Recovery
Assessing household resilience and evaluating livelihood diversification and recovery programmes.
Vocational Skills Programme Evaluation
Rigorous evaluation of TVET and skills programmes to strengthen effectiveness and employment outcomes.
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