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Towards Malaria Elimination: ADB-supported Work in Myanmar

25 January 2018
There is no room for malaria in Myanmar. Health expert Valerio Reggi shares Myanmar's moves to eliminate the disease. ADB is helping to strengthen Myanmar's regulatory capacity; ensure effective assessments of medicines; and reduce the risk of substandard and falsified medicines, particularly anti…

Lessons Learned from the Canadian Experience to Support Asia's Development

14 December 2017
Growth path for Asian countries requires moving from a low-technology and skills model to a higher technology skills model. This presentation shares some lessons learned from the Canadian experience in supporting development in Asia. Actual cases of student-focused and economy-responsive education…

An Indonesia Solution to Skills Training for the Renewable Energy Sector

14 December 2017
Indonesia’s energy sources are growing to meet the demand, but still not enough to provide universal access. The country has set ambitious renewable energy target—23% by 2025 from today’s 11%. Learn how Sinergi as helping Indonesia achieve this target by providing skills training for the renewable…

Open Government for Inclusive Development

14 December 2017
The role of networks, such as the United Cities and Local Governments Asia Pacific in promoting open government practices through research, co-learning processes and mechanisms, and advocacy among member cities and local governments, is highlighted in this presentation. Networks, through advocacy,…

Bojonegoro: Open and Participative Governance in Reducing Poverty

14 December 2017
From a very poor, constantly flooded regency with chronically corrupt local government, the Indonesian regency of Bojonegoro became one of the most admired subnational governments not only in Indonesia but also globally. Achieving this required a lot of effort not only on the part of the regent but…

University Strategic Partnerships : ITB Experience

13 December 2017
The Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB) is one of the leading universities in Indonesia. It has partnered with over 40 countries and 350 foreign universities and research agencies for programs that enhance teacher and student mobility, foster curriculum development, attract a more diverse roster of…

Building Innovation Skills for the Youth

13 December 2017
Anshul Sonak shares Intel's initiatives in preparing Asia's youth for the global workforce. This presentation was part of the Transformational EdTech session at the 7th International Skills Forum organized by ADB's Education Sector Group.

Future of e-Learning in a VUCA World

13 December 2017
Learning technology has been evolving at rapid speed in keeping up with increasing learner and organizational demands. LinkedIn Learning's Ricardo Duran traces the developments in education from the traditional corporate universities, to inflexible online curriculum, to blended learning, and to…

Plan International's Technology Platform for Bridging Skills Gaps

13 December 2017
Plan International is focusing on the economic empowerment of young people using digital technologies. John Trew shares Plan International's technology platforms for bringing employment solutions to the youth and other marginalized sectors. This presentation is part of the session on Technology…

European Training Foundation

13 December 2017
The European Training Foundation shares trends in cross-sectoral cooperation in skills development, along with examples and lessons. Cesare Orestini shares the European Training Foundation's experiences in skills development, particularly its multisector natures that no longer takes place only…