Trends in the development of micro and small enterprises and the challenges of TVET programs in Ethiopia: Implication for curriculum development

  • Zekarias Tadesse Bahir Dar University
  • Alemayehu Bishaw Tamiru Bahir Dar University
  • Mulugeta Yayeh Worku Bahir Dar University
DOI: https://doi.org/10.4314/10.4314.10.4314.bdje.v24i2.1
Keywords: Micro and small enterprise curriculum alignment industry extension services occupational standards employment

Abstract

This study aimed to examine the development trends of micro and small enterprises and the challenges of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) interventions in Ethiopia, focusing on Bahir Dar City. For this purpose, a mixed methods research approach involving both quantitative and qualitative data from archives and interviews with officers, trainers, and enterprise owners was employed. The results of the study revealed an increase in enterprise enrollment from 2008 to 2021. However, the overall development progress remained notably low, as indicated by the limited proportions of enterprises reaching maturity stages. Moreover, the planning and implementation of TVET programs were found to be misaligned with the needs of various employment sectors, primarily due to lack of occupational standards, inadequacies in trainer availability, and deficiencies in skills and resources. This study proposed strategies to improve current performance and to address systemic challenges sustainably, including training on curriculum development.

Author Biographies

Zekarias Tadesse, Bahir Dar University

Ph.D. Candidate, Department of Teacher Education and Curriculum Studies, College of Education, Bahir Dar University

Alemayehu Bishaw Tamiru, Bahir Dar University

Professor, Department of Teacher Education and Curriculum Studies, College of Education, BahirDar University

Mulugeta Yayeh Worku, Bahir Dar University

Associate Professor, Department of Teacher Education and Curriculum Studies, College of Education, Bahir Dar University

Published
2025-02-28
How to Cite
Zekarias Tadesse, Alemayehu Bishaw Tamiru, & Mulugeta Yayeh Worku. (2025). Trends in the development of micro and small enterprises and the challenges of TVET programs in Ethiopia: Implication for curriculum development. Bahir Dar Journal of Education, 24(3), 112=132. https://doi.org/10.4314/10.4314.10.4314.bdje.v24i2.1
Issue
Vol. 24 No. 3 (2024)
Section
Articles

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