The Role of Skills Development in Competitiveness in Asia

Event: 2nd International Skills Forum: Skills for Inclusive and Sustainable Growth in Developing Asia-Pacific

The Role of Skills Development in Competitiveness in Asia

11 December 2012

Author / Speaker:

Michael Enright, University of Hong Kong - Email the author | Other materials by the author

This presentation describes the forces of change leading to the rise in competitiveness/skills imperative. It discusses the skills challenges in Asia, including the importance of understanding a number of factors that will allow countries to plan skills strategies. The characteristics of a competitive skills development system are also enumerated.

Geographical Focus:

Regional - Asia

Type of Content:

Learning Event

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