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Education Innovations Supporting Teacher Training

21 March 2021
Since 2016, HundrED, an education non-profit from Finland has been researching impactful and scalable education innovations around the world. In this webinar, HundrED was able to discuss innovations that are trending in the teacher training sector, how these innovations are supporting teacher…
Organizer: Human and Social Development Sector Office

Five Reasons to Reopen School Now: Scientific Evidence on the Effects of School Closures

8 March 2021
Hyuncheol Bryant Kim, Associate Professor at Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, shared the evidence that school closure does not help prevent the spread of COVID-19, and causes tremendous damage to students and society. https://www.scmp.com/comment/opinion/article/3120680/hong-kong-…
Organizer: Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department

Education Priorities in Response to COVID-19 Disruptions - Highlights of the White Paper from “Save Our Future Campaign”

3 February 2021
10:00 – 11:00 AM (Manila), via Zoom This presentation discussed priorities in response to COVID-19 to continue learning and improve foundational skills of all learners.
Organizer: Human and Social Development Sector Office

How Should Universities Respond to the Era of 4th Industrial Revolution?

3 February 2021
4:30 – 5:30 PM (Manila), via Zoom This presentation discussed how universities need to collaborate with industry to become more innovative in preparing learners during an era of fourth industrial revolution.
Organizer: Human and Social Development Sector Office

Education Sector Group Webinars

3 February 2021
via Zoom ADB's Education Sector Group is organizing two webinars that will highlight major education challenges: Webinar 1: Education Priorities in Response to COVID-19 Disruptions - Highlights of the White Paper from “Save Our Future Campaign” 3 February 2021 | 10 a.m. (Manila time) Speaker:…
Organizer: Human and Social Development Sector Office

Webinar on Regulations and Policies on Credit Transfers of Online Courses

19 January 2021
Marito Garcia, PhD, Fellow at University of Virginia, USA, reviewed four country cases in Asia and Europe for credit transfers of online courses. Lessons learned were shared to develop enabling regulations and policies for new model of education delivery in COVID-19 crisis.
Organizer: South Asia Department, Human and Social Development Sector Office

Virtual Business Opportunities Seminar 2020 with Sweden

9 December 2020
ADB undertakes Business Opportunities Seminars (BOSs) in its members to improve the interest and ability of eligible suppliers to locate ADB business opportunities, prepare high-quality and responsive bids, and understand ADB’s procurement and anticorruption procedures. For 2020, a series of…
Organizer: Procurement, Portfolio, and Financial Management Department

ASEAN Australia Smart Cities Webinar Series Part 5: Digitized Solutions Connecting Labor Market and Students

8 December 2020
Youth unemployment, skills shortages and skills mismatches are key challenges in many Southeast Asian countries with fast-growing economy, expanding workforce and a labor market transitioning from agriculture to industry. Research shows that there is a need for universities, technical and…
Organizer: Southeast Asia Department

Virtual Business Opportunities Seminar 2020 with Belgium

25 November 2020
ADB undertakes Business Opportunities Seminars (BOSs) in its members to improve the interest and ability of eligible suppliers to locate ADB business opportunities, prepare high-quality and responsive bids, and understand ADB’s procurement and anticorruption procedures. For 2020, a series of…
Organizer: Procurement, Portfolio, and Financial Management Department

Virtual Business Opportunities Seminar 2020 with Denmark

22 October 2020
ADB undertakes Business Opportunities Seminars (BOSs) in its members to improve the interest and ability of eligible suppliers to locate ADB business opportunities, prepare high-quality and responsive bids, and understand ADB’s procurement and anticorruption procedures. For 2020, a series of…
Organizer: Procurement, Portfolio, and Financial Management Department