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Resolving Cross Border Commercial Disputes

25 March 2019
Ms. Bronwyn Lincoln, partner at Corrs Chambers Westgarth, spoke about ADR and the other ways of resolving commercial disputes between parties from different countries. She also stressed the role of the dispute resolution clause in ensuring the efficiency, effectiveness, and procedural fairness of…

Conference Book

25 March 2019
This conference book contains the (i) agenda; (ii) background paper; (iii) opening speeches; (iv) keynote address; (v) bios of all opening and keynote speakers, moderators and panel speakers; (vi) presentation summaries; (vii) list of delegates and observers; (viii) information about the conference…

Remittance Inflows to Asia: Trends and Issues

24 January 2019
Remittance remains a stable source of external finance in Asia. In 2017, 30.9% of remittances to Asia ($84.2 billion) came from the Middle East, while 27.7% was from within the region.

Country Presentation: Bangladesh

24 January 2019
Remittances contribute $15.5 billion to Bangladesh's economy. The country aims to improve migration-related legal frameworks and policies.

Country Presentation: Malaysia

24 January 2019
Malaysia continues to improve its policies on foreign workers. It has set up a single, online system to manage foreign workers’ recruitment.

ADB's Work in Education and Implications for Going Forward

14 January 2019
Skills mismatch remains one of the biggest challenges, but there have been gains in terms of providing access to education in the region. This presentation looks into ADB’s education portfolio and direction and shares some recent ADB innovation projects in the education sector that ADB can…

Preliminary Ideas for K-12 Educational Improvement in Asia and the Pacific Region

14 January 2019
Early childhood education is about a third of World Bank projects in East Asia and the Pacific. This reason behind is because early intervention pays off. This presentation shares some global trends in education, particularly in K-12 curriculum. It also highlights the global shift to active…

Developing a Skills Policy for the 21st Century

14 January 2019
Every job requires a level of skills mastery. This presentation outlines ideas on how to promote Technical and Vocational and Education Training (TVET) as an integral part of the knowledge economy.

Draft Framework for Higher Education in Asia and the Pacific

14 January 2019
Employment is changing, and one needs to have a niche in order to survive. Conventional challenges such as traditional university, academic profession, and untailored curriculum are now challenged. This presentation shares some cases of innovation in the education sector, and some ADB possibilities…

Education Technology to Drive Learning and Skills Development: Implications for ADB

14 January 2019
The two main problems in education are learning crisis and changing nature of jobs. This presentation shares ways on how technology can help learners and workers solve these challenges.