An interactive session featuring ADB-supported projects in the countries of each region and their partnering ministries, showcasing how project teams and leaders are turning ideas into impact through innovation and collaboration. This interactive session highlighted ADB-supported projects across multiple countries and their partnering ministries. Project teams and leaders shared how they are transforming innovative ideas into impactful results, demonstrating country-led approaches and lessons that inspire collaboration and cross-country learning.

Moderator: Sofia Shakil, Director, Human and Social Development, ADB

Speakers:

• Syed Sardar Ali Shah, Minister, School Education & Literacy Department, Sindh, Pakistan
• Zviad Gabisonia, Deputy Minister, Ministry of Education, Science, and Youth, Georgia
• Albert Mahmetkulov, Deputy Minister, Ministry of Education, Kyrgyz Republic
• Homid Hoshimzoda, First Deputy Minister, Ministry of Education and Science, Tajikistan
• Elvin Rustamov, Deputy Chief of Staff, Ministry of Science and Education, Azerbaijan
• Narangerel Nyamsambuu, Director of the Technical and Vocational Education Department, Ministry of Education, Mongolia
• You Ji, Consulting Team Leader, ADB-financed project management company (PMC), Project Implementation Consulting Company, People's Republic of China
• Murat Midas, Section Manager, TVET Department, Ministry of National Education, Türkiye
• Shikhnazar Sharofaddinov, Director, TVET Department, Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Innovation, Uzbekistan