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

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Empirical study shows significant gaps in TVET competencies affecting employability in Afghanistan, suggesting reforms.

A significant gap exists between current TVET curriculum competencies and labor market needs, affecting employability.
Quantitative analysis revealed that digital literacy and soft skills show the largest gaps, with mean differences of 1.26 and 0.98 respectively.
A convergent mixed-methods approach was employed, combining quantitative surveys with qualitative interviews to gather comprehensive data.
Implementing proposed curriculum updates and enhanced partnerships may elevate graduate employability by 30% and boost GDP contributions.

Yar et al. (2025) studied this question.

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