The main objective today is to encourage possibilities for both men and women to find respectable, worthwhile jobs in settings that respect their freedom, equity, security, and human dignity. It works closely with its three partners to encourage the creation of decent jobs that may be included into government strategies on economic growth and focuses its efforts on women, young people, and other disadvantaged and vulnerable populations.

In Nepal, official, informal, or non-formal education systems are used to train individuals in various skills. In formal education, knowledge and skills are gained through a hierarchical process using a structured curriculum and delivery method. While passing down information and skills from one generation to the next is considered informal education, non-formal education involves skill development activities in less regimented patterns. In Nepal, there are four major types of official programs for skill development. These include technical higher education programs, short-term training programs, professional development programs, and secondary level technical and vocational education programs (including diploma level programs). This paper introduces the topic of these programs, identifies problems and difficulties, and offers some solutions for enhancing program conception and execution.

The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the International Labor Organization (ILO) have been collaborating to deliver the Jobs for Peace – Youth Employment and Peace Building Programme in two districts of Nepal since 2009. Through employment and youth development, the project helps to reduce poverty and build up national peace. Youths who have been affected by conflict will have better access to resources and skills, and it will open up prospects for good jobs in affected areas, including, if necessary, post-conflict rehabilitation. At the local level, it also collaborates with local authorities, the public and private sectors, and civil society.