Event: 11th ADB International Education and Skills Forum: Applying a Fresh Lens to Unlock the Power of Human Capital [Video] Powering Data Use for Faster Response and Higher Impact through Education and Skills Development 04 December 2025 Author / Speaker Elisabetta Gentile Lars Sondergaard Davor Miskulin Across Asia and the Pacific, education and training systems face growing pressures to deliver faster, more impactful results to meet both social and economic demands. Speakers will examine strategies for building high quality, coordinated data systems that enable timely, evidence-based decisions in education and skills development. The session will highlight how research analytics and AI-powered tools can guide policy, optimize investments, and support rapid interventions, with real-world examples showcasing measurable impact. 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