Displaying 201 - 210 of 253

How to Innovate Higher Education in Developing Countries

20 September 2016
Creating value by introducing new ways of doing things, innovation has become a means of survival for both humans and organizations alike. Applying innovative strategies is a way to address the educational challenges in developing countries. Lessons can be learned from the Republic of Korea’s…

Human Capital Development of Korea

20 September 2016
By expanding education with equity, promoting brain circulation, and linking education with the economy, the Government of the Republic of Korea promoted human capital development to improve the welfare and lives of its citizens. As the country’s experience has shown, institutional building and…

Integrated Collection Management System of Four Social Insurance Contributions in Korea

20 September 2016
Social insurance in Korea was not integrated at first. Four ministries used to manage the country's four types of social insurance, but economic and social needs pushed the latter's integration. Since 2011, all four types have been integrated under the country's National Health Insurance Services…

The National Health Insurance Big Data in Korea

20 September 2016
In South Korea, the National Health Insurance Service (NHIS) offers a platform that integrates all health related data from the country's four types of health insurance. The NHS's Big Data platform supports health research and provides health information that informs and strengthens health service…

ICT for Vocational Education Plan International Bangkok Thailand

19 September 2016
As the number of unemployed youth in South Asia, East Asia, and the Pacific continue to rise, Plan International recognized the potential of Information Communication Technology for Development solutions to address the challenge. It developed the Youth Employment Solutions (YES!) Digital Ecosystem…

National Identification Policy and System in Korea Lessons Learned and Future Endeavors

19 September 2016
The Resident Registration System in Korea plays a huge role in the provision of government support and services in the country. At birth, infants are provided with a national ID number, which begins a life cycle-based provision of support and services, from birth to old age. This system has not…

NHI and ICT in Korea

19 September 2016
Korea has been implementing a national ID system since the 1960s. This presentation shares how this system has evolved in the country. It also shares lessons in achieving universal health coverage.

Integration of Social Insurance Information Systems in Korea

19 September 2016
The Republic of Korea has four major social insurance programs. It implemented a two-step process that integrated the information systems of these four insurance programs. The process was met by various challenges but it has reaped benefits that made the programs more efficient and their services…

Skills Development Funds Country Experiences and Implications for South Asia

16 September 2016
Technical and vocational education and training (TVET), in general, equips workforce with lifelong and technical skills that are required from employers. One of the ways to finance TVET is by setting up a dedicated fund for skills development, known as skills development fund.

Overview of ADB Energy Portfolio in South Asia Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Perspective

29 August 2016
Using a gender equality and social inclusion (GESI) lens, this presentation provides an overview of Asian Development Bank (ADB)’s energy portfolio in South Asia. The GESI framework applied in the energy sector and an energy project’s gender category (according to the gender categorization of ADB)…