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Transformational Leadership for Sustainable Development Knowledge Sharing Webinar Series

20 September 2016
Marcus Weston shares why new competencies of emotional intelligence, problem solving and critical thinking are crucial for developing the world at work.
Organizer: Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department

Integrated Dual Training in the Philippines

20 September 2016
Don Bosco Technical Institute (DBTI) - Makati in the Philippines provides underprivileged youth with skills training to prepare them for employment. In partnership with the Porsche Training and Recruitment Center Asia based in Manila, DBTI Makati trains young individuals to become qualified and…

A Smarter Future Skills Jobs and Growth in Asia

20 September 2016
While developing Asia has made large strides in expanding school enrollments, it must make more efforts in improving learning outcomes. Meeting the requirements of both the supply and demand side is essential to improve educational quality and learning outcomes.

Gender in Technical and Vocational Education and Training Programs

20 September 2016
Empowering women and promoting gender equality, Goal 5 of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), has a catalytic effect in the achievement of other SDGs. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) integrates gender mainstreaming in its technical and vocational education and training programs. In addition…

Integrating IT in Social Protection Programs

19 September 2016
Many social protection programs across Asia remain fragmented, lack transparency and accountability, and suffer from lack of strategic development priorities. Investing in ICT can help address these issues. ICT can be a powerful tool to manage social development programs efficiently and effectively…

Key Challenges When Setting up Integrated Management Information Systems for Social Protection in Developing Countries

19 September 2016
A management information system (MIS) is more than just a database. It also captures, transmits, manages and analyzes data. In social development programs, MIS can help in selecting, registering and enrolling recipients, monitoring their compliance with conditions, producing and reconciling…

Benazir Income Support ProgramChallenges and Opportunities

19 September 2016
The Benazir Income Support Program (BISP) is Pakistan's social safety net. It maintains a database of the socio-economic status of the country's population using techology-based operations. It provides cash grants to about 5.3 million beneficiaries using various payment schemes, such as through…

Public Pension Schemes in Korea

19 September 2016
Reforms in pension systems are difficult to implement. Ensuring universal coverage, adequate benefits, and sustainability using a single pension scheme has challenged many countries. In Korea, the Duru Nuri Social Insurance Program was introduced to enable the entire nation to widely enjoy the…

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…

Urban Climate Change Resilience Trust Fund

19 September 2016
The Urban Climate Change Resilience Trust Fund is intended to build the resilience of seven countries: Bangladesh, Pakistan, India, Viet Nam, Indonesia, Philippines, and Myanmar. Aside from funding projects on early warning systems, flood protection, and urban planning, the Trust Fund also aims to…