Event: 11th ADB International Education and Skills Forum: Applying a Fresh Lens to Unlock the Power of Human Capital [Video] Debate: How Can Governments Spend Smart, Scale Fast in Financing Digital Transformation in Education that Leaves No One Behind? 03 December 2025 Author / Speaker Peter Fagerström Irene Kaggwa John Phillip Sevilla Sean Tay This video from the 11th ADB International Education and Skills Forum featured a session on strengthening girls’ education, where speakers discussed tackling barriers to girls’ learning and participation—such as social norms, safety, and access challenges—and shared strategies for ensuring equitable opportunities and outcomes for girls at all levels of education. 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