Aligning Technical and Vocational Curricula with Labor Market Needs to Foster Economic Growth in Afghanistan: An Empirical Study

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Empirical study reveals significant gaps in technical education and skills in Afghanistan's labor market, suggesting pathways for improvement.

Curricula improvements could enhance graduate employability by up to 30%, addressing key market gaps.
Quantitative analysis identified a significant skill gap, with a mean difference of 1.26 in digital literacy competencies.
Employing a mixed-methods approach, data was gathered from 312 TVET graduates and 48 employers across three cities in Afghanistan.
The findings call for stronger industry collaboration and updated course content to align with current labor market needs.

Yar et al. (2025) studied this question.

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Empirical study reveals significant gaps in technical education and skills in Afghanistan's labor market, suggesting pathways for improvement.