Emerging Trends in Inclusive Digital Employment 23 April 2021 The first webinar in the new series focused on the opportunities and challenges of ensuring the accelerated transition to the digital economy is jobs-rich and inclusive. The discussion explored three different models that leverage technological innovation to help marginalized groups access digital work. (Part 1 of Digital Technologies and Quality Jobs – Lessons Learnt and New Horizons.) Objectives Shared findings from the experience of leading innovative digital skills and employment organizations in the region Highlighted opportunities and challenges to scale what works to support inclusive and sustainable recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic Identified how governments and the private sector can work together, including opportunities for ADB engagement Program and Learning Materials 23 April 2021 Session / Activity Title Speaker(s) Opening Session Moderator Helen Osborne, Youth Employment Expert, ADB Opening Session Welcome Remarks Thomas Abell, Advisor SDCC and Chief of Digital Technology for Development, ADB Presentation 1 Increasing access to digital work for low-income workers This presentation gives an overview of Digital Divide Data (DDD)’s works on transforming lives through sustainable training and employment programs. Sopheap Im Presentation 2 Upskilling marginalized communities in digital map creation for economic inclusion This presentation gives an overview of MapPH and their free app “OpenKnowledgeKit” which is an open source tool kit to empower local women with… Celina Agaton Presentation 3 Innovating in human-centered online skills training to empower learners of all backgrounds This presentation gives an overview on the challenges faced in the education system and different approaches to deliver inclusive education and skill… Dhruv Patel Closing Session Closing Remarks This presentation gives an overview on the challenges faced in the education system and different approaches to deliver inclusive education and skill… Michiel Van Der Auwera, Senior Social Development Specialist (Social Protection) Disclaimer The views expressed on this website are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views and policies of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) or its Board of Governors or the governments they represent. ADB does not guarantee the accuracy of the data included in this publication and accepts no responsibility for any consequence of their use. By making any designation of or reference to a particular territory or geographic area, or by using the term “country” in this document, ADB does not intend to make any judgments as to the legal or other status of any territory or area. Event Coordinator/s Digital Technology for Development Unit Helen Osborne ADB Organizer/s Human and Social Development Sector Office Read Also MAIN PAGE: Digital Technologies and Quality Jobs – Lessons Learnt and New Horizons Quality Jobs and the Future of Work Partner Organization/s Digital Divide Data NISAI Group Map the Philippines Topics Social Development and Protection ICT