Event: 11th ADB International Education and Skills Forum: Applying a Fresh Lens to Unlock the Power of Human Capital Debate: How Can Higher Education Institutions Build AI-Enabled Research and Innovation Ecosystems? 03 December 2025 Author / Speaker Franz de Leon Edward Harcourt Kameshwari Mangalampalli Ravi Bhushan Singh This video from the 11th ADB International Education and Skills Forum focused on strategies for improving early literacy outcomes, where speakers discussed evidence-based approaches to strengthening reading instruction, teacher training, community engagement, and system-level support to ensure children develop foundational literacy skills effectively and equitably. 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. Topics Education