8th International Skills Forum: Future of Skills and Jobs in the Age of Digital Disruptions
27 to 29 August 2019

Philippines

In this age of disruption and automation, how do we remain responsive and relevant in the world of work?

Developments in artificial intelligence and robotics are seen as major threats to jobs that require routine tasks. There are also growing concerns about rising inequalities and how technology is contributing to wider economic gap. On the positive side, technology provides opportunities to enhance human capacity and productivity.

Two critical challenges in education and skills development are (i) poor learning despite improved access at all levels of education and (ii) serious skills mismatches despite growing investments in education and training. How can governments address these challenges and how can ADB support the governments? These challenges require innovative solutions in close partnerships among governments, development partners, private sector and civil society organizations. In Asia and the Pacific Region, these challenges are further exacerbated by the demographic changes and technological disruptions.

With the theme Future of Skills and Jobs in the Age of Digital Disruptions, the 8th International Skills Forum highlighted transformational practices in education and training using technology, eLearning, and innovative partnerships; implications of and response to Industry 4.0 on skills and jobs; and examples of innovations in education and training through the “Innovation Marketplace”.

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Program and Learning Materials
Session / Activity Title Speaker(s)
Opening Remarks Opening Remarks - 8th International Skills Forum
Government has an important role to play in leveraging technological advances for inclusive growth. In his opening remarks, ADB's Bambang Susantono…
Bambang Susantono
Forum Objectives and Introduction Brajesh Panth
Keynote Address Rethinking Strategies to Accelerate Student Learning Outcomes in K–12 Lant Pritchett
Session 1: Panel Discussion How to Prepare the Workforce in a Rapidly Changing World Kate Benkhen, Michael Fung, Srinivas Reddy, Gayathri Vasudevan, Ambe Tierro
Session 2A: Effective K–12 Delivery Models How Virtual Reality Changes K-12 Education
How real is virtual reality in the context of K-12 education? Download this presentation to learn more.
Linda Cai
Session 2A: Effective K–12 Delivery Models Two Simple Ways We Bring Joy Back in Learning
51Talk's Cecilia Lewis shares the conditions that would lead to effective learning.
Cecilia Lewis
Session 2A: Effective K–12 Delivery Models Empowering Teachers through Technology
Technology can never replace the critical behavioral relationship between the teacher and child, including demonstration of emotional connection and…
Shannon May
Session 2B: Transformational TVET: Good Practices from APACC Accredited Institutions Quality Assurance Through APACC
Learn more about the benefits of Asia Pacific Accreditation and Certification Commission (APACC) accreditation.
Ramhari Laminchane
Session 2B: Transformational TVET: Good Practices from APACC Accredited Institutions Good TVET Practices @ PoliteknikSultan AzlanShah (PSAS)
Learn more about the experiences of PoliteknikSultan AzlanShah in providing skills development education to its students.
Naimah Binti Md. Khalil
Session 2B: Transformational TVET: Good Practices from APACC Accredited Institutions Good Innovative Practices of TESDA Women's Center, Philippines
Innovation in TESDA Women’s Center (TWC) is creating a learning environment that will develop competencies of our students in using strategies and…
Maria Clara Ignacio
Session 2B: Transformational TVET: Good Practices from APACC Accredited Institutions Good Practices from Ubon Ratchathani Vocational College, Thailand
Learn about the good practices of Ubon Ratchathani Vocational College Thailand, including how they prepare their students to become part of the labor…
Thawatchai Punnikul
Session 2B: Transformational TVET: Good Practices from APACC Accredited Institutions Education for Future Generations Andrew Khaw Hong Cher
Session 2C: Innovative Approaches to Digital Learning Innovative Approaches to Digital Learning
Check out how Microsoft Philantrophies help in advancing a future where every person has the skills, knowledge, and opportunity they need to succeed…
Naria Santa Lucia
Session 2C: Innovative Approaches to Digital Learning The Economic Graph Pei Ying Chua
Session 2C: Innovative Approaches to Digital Learning Innovative Approaches to Digital Learning
Learn more about Udemy, and how it strives to create quality contents for its students.
Richard Qiu
Session 3: Innovation Marketplace Big Bad Boo
Children aged 1-12 are at the prime period of developing and normalizing crucial values (diversity and inclusion, don’t cheat, don’t steal, respect…
Devin Woods
Session 3: Innovation Marketplace Bridge International Academies
How technology is blended effectively with content to help teachers improve teaching and learning in the classroom? Bridge International Academies…
Sujatha Muthayya
Session 3: Innovation Marketplace Institute of Technical Education (ITE)
How has ITE responded to the age of digital disruptions and uncertainty? What is the thinking behind its revised curriculum delivery model? Come and…
Sharon Wong , Iris Seet
Session 3: Innovation Marketplace A Model for Sending Students to Work in USA Right After Graduating in Asia
Stony Brook University, one of the flagships of the United States’ largest comprehensive university system (SUNY), opened a new Korea campus in 2012…
Chihmao Hsieh
Session 3: Innovation Marketplace Udemy for Government
Udemy is working with governments worldwide, through Udemy for Government offering, a curated content collection of more than 3,500 courses, to…
Richard Qiu
Session 3: Innovation Marketplace Towards ASEAN 4.0: ASEAN Digital Innovation Program
Youth, who account for more than 33% of ASEAN’s population, undoubtedly play a key role in bringing the region closer to its aspirations as outlined…
Nhi Le
Session / Activity Title Speaker(s)
Session 4: Regional Meetings
Session 5A: TPD@Scale TPD@Scale Coalition for the Global South
TPD@Scale Coalition for the Global South is a collaborative effort of education and technology stakeholders worldwide who are engaged in teacher…
Cher Ping Lim
Session 5A: TPD@Scale Review of Emerging​ Technologies to Address Personalization, Support, and Assessment
This presentation looks into the emerging technologies relevant to teacher professional development.
Ma. Mercedes Rodrigo
Session 5A: TPD@Scale Philippines Case Study:​ ELLN Digital
Learn more about the Philippine experience on the implementation of Early Language Literacy and Numeracy (ELLN) Digital.
Justin III Edward Modesto
Session 5B: Innovative Models of Teacher Development in TVET Making Teachers Development Work: The Experience of the ETF
What does the European Training Foundation do to support teachers and trainers? Download this material to know more.
Cesare Onestini
Session 5B: Innovative Models of Teacher Development in TVET KOREATECH Innovation for TVET
Korea University of Technology and Education (KOREATECH) was established by the Korean Ministry of Labor in 1991 to develop education models and…
Haiwoong Park
Session 5B: Innovative Models of Teacher Development in TVET ITE’s Response to the ​ New Wave of Industry ​Transformation Iris Seet
Session 5C: Tertiary Institutions-Led Start-ups and Incubation INSPECTRA:​ Promoting AI Adoption in Developing Economy Warasinee Chaisangmongkon
Session 5C: Tertiary Institutions-Led Start-ups and Incubation Stimulating Entrepreneurship Activity at SUNY Korea
Learn how the State University of New York (SUNY) Korea is promoting entrepreneurship among its students.
Chihmao Hsieh
Session 5C: Tertiary Institutions-Led Start-ups and Incubation Pre-Entrepreneurship & Ripple Effect: Tools for Turbocharging Ecosystems Rajesh Nair
Keynote Address Future of Skills and Jobs Srinivas Reddy
Session 6A: STEM Education in K–12 Reasoning and Communication in STEM
Learn from the experience of Malaysia in integrating communication and reasoning in STEM education.
Noraini Binti Idris
Session 6A: STEM Education in K–12 Roong Aroon School
Check our Roong Aroon School is promoting lifelong learning in its curriculum.
Suwanna Chivapruk
Session 6A: STEM Education in K–12 Integrating STEM into K-12 Schools
STEM is integrated into K-12 schooling because of certain labour and citizenship goals.
Paul Teng
Session 6B: Leveraging Technologies for Labor Market Information Labor Market Demand Driven Skill Development
By using Big Data technologies and analytics for millions of online employer ads, real-time labor market information can help to achieve a more…
Sang Hyon Lee
Session 6B: Leveraging Technologies for Labor Market Information Skills Gap Assessment and Development for Industry 4.0
Masahiro Fukuhara, Founder of Institution for a Global Society, presents some cases that show the importance of identifying skills mismatch and how…
Masahiro Fukuhara
Session 6B: Leveraging Technologies for Labor Market Information Skills Needs Forecasting for the Digital Economy Gary Gan
Session 6C: Cross-Sectoral Collaboration Build4Skills : An Innovative Idea Shaped Into Being
Learn more about Build4Skills, and how it aims to leverage the potential of TVET in infrastructure programs for practice oriented training of…
Per Börjegren
Session 6C: Cross-Sectoral Collaboration Energy Human Resource Development and Gender Mainstreaming under ADB-funded TVET project in Tajikistan
This presentation shares some achievements and good practices from an ADB-funded TVET project in Tajikistan, with focus on human resource development…
Eiko Izawa
Session 6C: Cross-Sectoral Collaboration Cross Sectoral Collaboration:​ Road Safety as an Example
This presentation share how to promote road safety through cross-sectoral collaboration.
James Leather
Session 6C: Cross-Sectoral Collaboration Cross Sectoral Collaboration:​ Adapting to Aging Asia
This presentation shares how ADB is responding to the challenge of the region's aging population while providing opportunities for skills development…
Wendy Walker
Session 6C: Cross-Sectoral Collaboration Twelve Pathways to a Circular Economy: Using Waste to Energy Interventions to Reduce the Burden on our Ecosystem Steve Peters
Session 7A: How Can Technology Enhance Inclusivity? Creating A More Inclusive World
Microsoft offers tools that make technology more inclusive and accessible.
Aleandre Kwan
Session 7A: How Can Technology Enhance Inclusivity? How Can Technology Enhance Inclusivity?
Schoo of Concepts (SoC) is a preschool literacy curriculum provider. It runs as a social enterprise, offering programs to both the B2B and B2C…
Mint Lim
Session 7A: How Can Technology Enhance Inclusivity? Media as a Tool to Increase Inclusivity
Learn how Big Bad Boo Studios promotes education development and inclusivity.
Devin Woods
Session 7B: ADB’s Experience in TVET Projects in East Asia Region Key Features of ADB-supported TVET Projects in the People's Republic of China
Learn more about the key features ADB-supported TVET Projects in the People's Republic of China.
Sangay. Penjor
Session 7B: ADB’s Experience in TVET Projects in East Asia Region Enterprises Involved in TVET: Chinese Experiences
Learn from the experiences of enterprises in TVET in the People's Republic of China.
Liu Yufeng
Session 7B: ADB’s Experience in TVET Projects in East Asia Region Practical Exploration and Experience ​on Guangxi Modern TVET Development Demonstration Program Huang Xiongbiao
Session 7C: Practically Oriented Higher Education PHINMA Ed: Accessible, Employment-oriented Philippine Education Trissa Menardo
Session 7C: Practically Oriented Higher Education KMUTT Work-integrated Learning Model for Empowering Thai Food and Agricultural Business Suvaluk Asavasanti
Session 7C: Practically Oriented Higher Education Current Trend, Challenges, and Prospects of Student Mobility in Higher Education in the ASEAN region Indy Hardono
Session 7C: Practically Oriented Higher Education Policy of Mongolian Higher Education Reform Amarjargalan Tumurbaatar and Ariunbolor Davaa
Session / Activity Title Speaker(s)
Keynote Address Future-Proofing for a New Era
Mano Amiga, which translates to Helping Hand, is an affordable K to 12 school with international standards. By providing scholarships and sustainable…
Eleanor Rosa Pinugu
Session 8A: Student Assessment in K–12 Assessment Systems That Promote Skills Development
Check out the key characteristics of student assessment that support skills development based on the experience of the Republic of Korea.
KyungSuk Chang
Session 8A: Student Assessment in K–12 The Human Capital Index
The Human Capital Index looks at the road ahead, drawing attention to the future consequences of investments in human capital today.
Gabriel Demombynes
Session 8A: Student Assessment in K–12 Empower Educators to Proactively Intervene
Check out how Snapwiz works to help teachers make use of engaging tech-based assessments.
Satish Kumar
Session 8A: Student Assessment in K–12 Annual Status of Education Report
Existing learning measurements (measures, methods and mechanisms) have evolved over time in developed country contexts based on their needs and…
Wilima Wadhwa
Session 8B: ADB’s Experience in TVET Projects in South Asia Region Supporting Human Capital Development in Meghalaya D. P. Wahlang
Session 8B: ADB’s Experience in TVET Projects in South Asia Region Himachal Pradesh Kaushal Vikas Nigam
This presentation gives an overview about the Himachal Pradesh Project.
Rohan Chand Thakur
Session 8B: ADB’s Experience in TVET Projects in South Asia Region Skilled in Odisha
Check out how Odisha Skill Development Authority is promoting lifelong learning.
S.K. Das
Session 8C: Implications of Industry 4.0 on Skills Development So What Do We Do Now?
Check out how technology could improve both teaching and learning.
Steven McKee
Session 8C: Implications of Industry 4.0 on Skills Development Southeast Asia​ Creative Camp Gatot Hari Priowirjanto
Session 8C: Implications of Industry 4.0 on Skills Development Implications of Industry 4.0 on Skills Development Elmer K. Talavera
Session 8C: Implications of Industry 4.0 on Skills Development Implications of Industry 4.0 on Skills Development Noraini Binit Kaprawi
Session 8C: Implications of Industry 4.0 on Skills Development Preparing for AI: Developing Insights for Key Asian Economies on the Jobs and Skills Implications
How could artificial intelligence impact employment in Asia? Download this material to learn more.
Konstantin Matthies

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  • Human and Social Development Sector Office

Topics

  • Capacity Development
  • Education
  • ICT