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Closing Remarks at IAD 2018

7 December 2018
Delivered at the International Anticorruption Day 2018 celebration at ADB HQ, Manila, Philippines.

Introduction: Upgrading Human Capital and Skills Development for Future Asia

22 August 2018
Asia has seen a proliferation of educated workers, non-routine cognitive jobs, and jobs in IT, finance, and communications. However, youth unemployment remains high, and many developing Asian countries will see much change in the percentage of their population aged 15-64 between 2017 and 2030.

How Technology Affects Jobs: Future of Jobs and Skills

3 May 2018
Automation is putting some jobs at risk. On the other hand, technological advancement has been driving higher productivity that fuels economic growth. This presentation summarizes Asian Development Bank’s report, Asian Development Outlook 2018: How Technology Affects Jobs. It explains why the…

Education and Skills Development for More Women in Tech Jobs

4 April 2018
Women are generally doing great in schools. But how come their labor market participation remains relatively low? This presentation looks at the various factors that affect women’s participation in the labor market and enumerates possible solutions to address the issue.

Health and Education (Sustainable Development and Climate Change Department)

15 March 2018
Learn more about ADB's focus and action areas in the field of health and education. This presentation gives an overview of both sectors' portfolio and vision.

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…

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…