The present research has been carried out based on a survey of 1200 DYD training participants.  The survey was conducted in 7 divisions of the country and 10 districts were selected in the following way: three districts from Dhaka division, two districts from Chittagong division, and one district from each of the remaining five divisions-Barisal, Khulna, Rajshahi, Rangpur and Sylhet. From each sample district, two upazilas were selected purposively. In selecting the districts and upazilas, efforts were made to cover both the best performing and worst performing districts and final selection was made in consultation with the DYD officials. The DYD training program is organized either at the district office, YTC or at the upazila level.

The main purpose of the study is to assess the effectiveness and efficiency and quality of various activities being implemented under the training program, and identify strengths and weaknesses of the program, and make recommendations for further improvement of the Training Program.