New Challenges in Smart Education Era Read more about New Challenges in Smart Education Era The Korea Educational Broadcasting System (EBS) is a major educational television and radio network contributing greatly to improve and develop lifelong and democratic education in the Republic of Korea. This presentation discusses the platform that EBS uses and the content it produces. EBS’ strategies in international cooperation and partnership formation are also examined.
Gender, Work, and Migration in the People’s Republic of China: An Overview Read more about Gender, Work, and Migration in the People’s Republic of China: An Overview Gender equality in the labor market is important in its own right and for economic development. There are four distinct and interconnected transitions that should be looked into: the market, the development (or the structural), the growth, and the demographic—all of which have had gendered impacts on work. Policies to address the challenges which exist for gender equality in the labor market are also outlined in this presentation.
Rural-Urban Migration in Gender Perspectives: A Case of China Read more about Rural-Urban Migration in Gender Perspectives: A Case of China Drastic changes have been observed in women's mobility in the People's Republic of China. Instead of marriage, job opportunities have now become a major reason for women to migrate, which means migration has brought economic opportunities to both men and women.
Substandard and Fake Medicines: Undermining Health Security in the Greater Mekong Subregion Read more about Substandard and Fake Medicines: Undermining Health Security in the Greater Mekong Subregion How do you know that the medicine you bought is not fake? Purchase with caution, especially if you are from the Greater Mekong Subregion.
Challenges in Setting up Sri Lanka for Virtual Education System Read more about Challenges in Setting up Sri Lanka for Virtual Education System Schools in Sri Lanka have not really changed much over the past eight decades as attempts at educational innovation generally slip back to the traditional mode of educational operation. Introducing sustainable and systematic changes in learning environments and educational management should match future changes happening in the world.
The Legal Situation of LGBT People in Asia and Pacific Developing Countries Read more about The Legal Situation of LGBT People in Asia and Pacific Developing Countries Asian Development Bank's Jogendra Ghimire talks about relevant laws on sexual orientation, particularly policies and laws that promote lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) inclusion. He enumerates international treaties and instruments that uphold equality and non-discrimination.
Research and Development and its Role for Digital Learning to Address Education Quality, Equity, and Efficiency Read more about Research and Development and its Role for Digital Learning to Address Education Quality, Equity, and Efficiency While most research programs on digital learning for development are aligned with global education agendas, various gaps still exist. Addressing these gaps is the key for digital learning development research to fulfill the pivotal role of enhancing equity and quality and improving efficiency.
Adaptation and Migration in Asia's Drowning River Deltas Read more about Adaptation and Migration in Asia's Drowning River Deltas The world's threatened deltas are concentrated in South and East Asia. Among the identified accelerators of relative sea-level rise in river deltas are climate change, urbanization, and aquaculture expansion. Asian Development Bank's intern Alex Chapman shares the current state of river deltas in the region and points out some adaptation options.
Australia’s Water Reforms and how they Helped Build Resilience to Water Scarcity Read more about Australia’s Water Reforms and how they Helped Build Resilience to Water Scarcity Gary Jones, Australian Water Partnership’s chief executive, shared Australia’s experience in managing water scarcity and drought. He described the reforms the country implemented to improve supply and demand management while protecting the environment. He also highlighted the role partnerships play in these reforms.
UN Climate Change Conference: Outcomes and Implications Read more about UN Climate Change Conference: Outcomes and Implications ADB's Preety Bhandari and Christian Ellermann shared the highlights of the 22nd Conference of Parties of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. The conference was held on 7-18 November 2016 in Marrakesh, Morroco. This short video highlights key moments on Insight Thursday, ADB’s in-house knowledge sharing series.