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20 April 2020
Seoul National University and Sangnoksu District Health Office representatives presented on the decisive actions taken by the Republic of Korea against COVID-19. Learn about strategies for infection prevention and control, health financing, resource allocation, risk communication, and the crucial…
Organizer: Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department, Human and Social Development Sector Office, Water and Urban Development Sector Office
25 February 2020
Ju-Ho Lee, former Minister of Education, Science and Technology, Republic of Korea, currently a Commissioner of the International Commission on Financing the Global Educational Opportunity, shared his experiences on taking innovations to scale and combining artificial intelligence, mobile…
Organizer: Human and Social Development Sector Office
20 January 2020
Saara Lehmuskoski, Country Director for Cambodia of Finn Church Aid and Marjorie San Pedro, Senior Partnership Manager of Edukasyon Philippines separately presented on blended youth career counselling approaches—face-to-face and online—and their impact on students gaining socio-emotional skills,…
Organizer: Human and Social Development Sector Office
13 to 14 January 2020
The major focus of the Education Sector Group (EdSG) 2020 Strategy Session and Retreat was the education strategic direction in the context of S2030 and how education can complement and enable synergy across all 7 operational priorities.
Specific discussions were about the (i) nature of the…
Organizer: Human and Social Development Sector Office
26 November 2019
Tomoyuki Kimura, Director General of ADB's Strategy, Policy, and Partnerships Department gave a keynote lecture during the Opening Plenary of the International Symposium on Education and Research in Global Environmental Studies in Asia organized by Kyoto University on 26 November 2019. He presented…
Organizer: Japanese Representative Office, Strategy, Policy and Partnerships Department
25 November 2019
Tomoyuki Kimura, Director General of ADB's Strategy, Policy, and Partnerships Department, on 25 November spoke at a special seminar organized by the Japan Representative Office on ADB's partnership strategy. He gave an overview of ADB's integrated approach that combines finance, knowledge, and…
Organizer: Japanese Representative Office, Strategy, Policy and Partnerships Department
19 November 2019
Skills Future Singapore, led by Michael Fung, Deputy CEO, presented on Singapore’s efforts to upskill and reskill the workforce, and to develop a culture of lifelong learning (LLL), in face of technological disruptions and evolving industry needs.
Organizer: Human and Social Development Sector Office
7 November 2019
Hiroki Kasahara, Senior Financing Partnerships Specialist of ADB's Partner Funds Division spoke at a seminar co-organized by ADB's Japan Representative Office and the ASEAN-Japan Centre on 7 November 2019 to address potential business opportunities in ADB operations funded by the trust funds for…
Organizer: Japanese Representative Office, Strategy, Policy and Partnerships Department
27 to 29 August 2019
In this age of disruption and automation, how do we remain responsive and relevant in the world of work?
Developments in artificial intelligence and robotics are seen as major threats to jobs that require routine tasks. There are also growing concerns about rising inequalities and how technology…
Organizer: Human and Social Development Sector Office
27 to 30 May 2019
STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) education increases science literacy and produces innovative learners.
Through the Regional STEM Symposium 2019, a 4-day gathering of educators and education officials, attendees will be able to present current perspectives on the…
Organizer: Human and Social Development Sector Office