10001912-Support in occupational standards/curricula modernisation in industrial & environmental safety & SE; ToTs and piloting

formal employment, particularly for youth and women. In 2024, frustration over limited job prospects culminated in mass protests, triggering political upheaval. Women's participation in the formal sector remains low at 4.6% (compared to 17.7% for men), and gender pay gaps persist. Many workers face

unsafe conditions. Meanwhile, international compliance demands, particularly from the EU, are rising. Regulations such as the Carbon Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) and the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) require robus