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24 March 2021
via Zoom
Developing Asia and the Pacific has been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic, threatening hard-won gains in poverty reduction and the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals – millions of people have been infected with COVID19 and regional economic output contracted for the…
Organizer: European Representative Office
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
9 March 2021
On 9 March, the CAREC Institute and the Public Opinion Research Institute (Kazakhstan) shared preliminary findings from the ongoing study of public attitudes towards COVID-19 vaccination in seven CAREC countries. Over 60 participants attended the seminar which discussed the study methodology and…
Organizer: Central and West Asia Department
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
17 February 2021
On 17 February, CWRC’s Kiyoshi Taniguchi shared lessons learned on leading the preparation for Pakistan’s CPS which prioritizes support for: (i) improving economic management to restore stability and growth, (ii) building resilience through human capital development and social protection to…
Organizer: Central and West Asia Department
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
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
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
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
16 December 2020
Despite the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the tourism sector is still highly relevant for socio-economic development. The CAREC tourism strategy 2030 will promote the development of safe tourism destinations, helping to support employment for millions of people. Join the speakers to know more…
Organizer: Central and West Asia Department