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Energy (East Asia)

14 March 2018
Learn more about the ADB Energy Policy, and how it is helping ADB developing member countries access reliable, adequate, and affordable energy. This presentation focuses on lending and non-lending programs of ADB on energy in East Asia.

Recruitment of Consutants

14 March 2018
Check out the process and rules of ADB when it comes to recruitment of consultants.

Procurement of Goods and Works

14 March 2018
Learn more about ADB's procurement process, particularly on goods and works.

Update on ADB Procurement Reforms

14 March 2018
ADB has adopted fitness for purpose as the operational model in designing project procurement arrangements. Learn more about ADB's new procurement process.

Promoting Entrepreneurship and Innovation: Contemporary Debate

20 December 2017
The World Employment Social Outlook 2017 reveals that considerable job contraction happens in non-innovative low-skilled firms, suggesting an adverse impact on low-skilled workers. This means workers need to be more innovative to remain relevant in the labor force. Learn why entrepreneurship is…

Switch Maven's Coding Boot Camps and Blockchain Technology Applications in Education

14 December 2017
Switch Maven's coding boot camps and blockchain technology are boosting the education sector. Raman Nambiar of Switch Maven explains the use of blockchain technology in education. He shares that they've been using blockchain technology to pay unbanked interns and verify student achievements. This…

Funzi: Mobile Learning for Everyone

14 December 2017
How can mobile services help the workforce remain relevant? How can we make education services be both accessible and fun? Discover Funzi, and how it is revolutionizing learning by delivering mobile-first designed content for those who want to acquire new skills to improve their lives. This…

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…

Technology and eLearning

14 December 2017
What are the necessary skills to remain relevant in the society of the future? Aape Pohjavirta, founder of award-winning mobile service Funzi, shares his insights in the presentation. He also tackles how mobile devices can be used in skills development and economic activity generation.