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The central aim is to evaluate how youth entrepreneurship support programmes impact vocational training outcomes in Dakar.

March 7, 2026Open Access

Alignment and Impact: Evaluating Youth Entrepreneurship Support Programmes on Vocational Training Outcomes in Dakar's Tech Hub

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The central aim is to evaluate how youth entrepreneurship support programmes impact vocational training outcomes in Dakar.
Conducted interviews and surveys with participants in Dakar's tech hub.
Utilized observational studies to gather qualitative and quantitative data.
Analyzed the alignment between vocational training and industry skill requirements.
45% of participants reported a mismatch between training outcomes and industry skills needs.
Highlighted the necessity for improved alignment strategies in training programmes.
Emphasized the importance of incorporating industry expert feedback in programme design.

Abstract

Youth entrepreneurship in Dakar's tech hub faces challenges related to vocational training inadequately aligned with industry needs. Qualitative and quantitative data collection methods were employed, including interviews, surveys, and observational studies among participants in Dakar's tech hub. A significant proportion (45%) of surveyed participants reported mismatched vocational training outcomes with actual industry skills requirements, highlighting the need for better alignment strategies. Youth entrepreneurship support programmes must prioritise skill alignment to enhance vocational training effectiveness and relevance in Dakar's tech hub. Programmes should integrate more direct feedback loops from tech industry experts into their design and delivery processes. youth entrepreneurship, vocational training, skill alignment, tech hub, Senegal

Alignment and Impact: Evaluating Youth Entrepreneurship Support Programmes on Vocational Training Outcomes in Dakar's Tech Hub

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