Series: Serendipity Knowledge Program for Sri Lanka Solutions to Mitigate Learning Losses due to COVID-19 Pandemic and Economic Crisis 10 June 2022 Serendipity Knowledge Program is an ADB platform dedicated to identifying knowledge solutions for Sri Lanka’s development challenges. Serendib is one of Sri Lanka’s ancient names, and serendipity refers to a fortunate finding, which is a common occurrence throughout product invention and scientific discovery history. ADB established this new knowledge program in 2021 in line with its vision as a knowledge solutions bank. Due to the extended school closures imposed by the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, Asia and the Pacific region, including Sri Lanka, face substantial learning and earning losses. The ongoing economic crisis also disrupts schooling in Sri Lanka. The country needs to explore ways to mitigate these losses and transform the delivery of education services. This Serendipity Knowledge Program provided a platform to explore practical ways to enhance human capital in Sri Lanka by presenting the latest estimates of COVID-19 impact on education. It discussed effective solutions to mitigate learning losses, capitalize on online education, and scale innovative practices to mitigate the learning crisis. Program and Learning Materials 10 June 2022 Session / Activity Title Speaker(s) Opening Welcome Remarks Susann Roth Opening Opening Remarks Albert Park Keynote Address Solutions to Mitigate Learning Losses due to the COVID-19 Pandemic and Economic Crisis in Sri Lanka This presentation gives an overview of the condition of Sri Lanka's education system and the economic impact of learning losses. Hettige Don Karunaratne COVID-19 Impact on Education - Female and the Poor The cost of COVID-19 school closures in Sri Lanka This presentation gives an overview of the effect of school closures in Sri Lanka and how effective strategies can help in recovering learning losses… Rhea Molato-Gayares COVID-19 Impact on Education - Female and the Poor COVID-19 Impact on TVET and Online Higher Education This presentation gives an overview of the impact of the pandemic in Sri Lanka's technical training and students on higher education. Ryotaro Hayashi Panel Discussion on Solutions to Mitigate Learning Losses Sunil Jayantha Nawarathna Panel Discussion on Solutions to Mitigate Learning Losses Bani Chandrasena Panel Discussion on Solutions to Mitigate Learning Losses Double Burden in the Recovery This presentation gives an overview of the substantial learning loss in Sri Lanka and effective interventions to gain these losses. Yasuyuki Sawada Panel Discussion on Solutions to Mitigate Learning Losses Learning from ICE Institute Indonesia This presentation gives an overview of the online learning system in ICE Institute. Paulina Pannen Panel Discussion on Solutions to Mitigate Learning Losses Leena Krokfors Panel Discussion on Solutions to Mitigate Learning Losses Question and Answers Closing Closing Remarks A. Kumarasiri Brajesh Panth 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 Hasitha Wickremasinghe Related Full Agenda ADB Organizer/s South Asia Department Read Also Events Air Page ADB KE: Serendipity Knowledge Program for Sri Lanka 2022 Topics Knowledge Management Economics Industry and Trade Education