Event: 11th ADB International Education and Skills Forum: Applying a Fresh Lens to Unlock the Power of Human Capital [Video] Debate: Bingo! Make the Numbers Match: Skills Analytics, Matching and the Macroeconomics of Human Capital 04 December 2025 Author / Speaker Giancarlo Dente Hiromichi Katayama Simon Schmid Daniel Suen Rashmita Panda This session explored one of the most urgent challenges facing skills systems today: how to meaningfully match people’s real capabilities with rapidly changing labor-market needs. Despite major investments in training and education, many countries still face persistent mismatches, unfilled vacancies, and underutilized talent. On the other hand, investments in skills analytics continue to grow; tools and diagnostics are being developed to inform policy and guide action. Does this translate into better matching? 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