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International Symposium on Mainstreaming Quality of Life in Evaluation of Transport and Spatial Planning

19 April 2021
Quality of life evaluation of transport infrastructure measures projects performance relative to its impact on individual happiness and social burden. Quality of life evaluation’s integrated approach could also boost transport infrastructure policymaking and the realization of the Sustainable…
Organizer: ADBI

National Upskilling through Education Technology: Global Findings from Case Studies

15 April 2021
Rapid advancements in technology necessitate continuous reskilling and upskilling of the workforce. Ms. Ayah Shashaa, Global Director of Business Development & Partnerships at Udacity for Government presented the findings from case studies in multiple countries on developing and…
Organizer: Human and Social Development Sector Office

Study Finding Webinar: Reaping the Benefits of Industry 4.0 Through Skills Development in High-Growth Industries in Southeast Asia - Insights from Cambodia

8 April 2021
via Zoom The ADB study Reaping the Benefits of Industry 4.0 Through Skills Development in High-Growth Industries in Southeast Asia explored the implications of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) on future job markets. The Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) has ushered in extraordinary…
Organizer: Human and Social Development Sector Office

Education Sector Group Presentation: STEAM Turku

8 April 2021
STEAM Turku is a new education operating model administered by the City of Turku to increase the attractiveness of natural sciences and technology industries. It is a science and technology path that is combining basic and secondary level education and offers a direct route for students to …
Organizer: Human and Social Development Sector Office

Reaping the Benefits of Industry 4.0 through Skills Development in High-Growth Industries in Southeast Asia: Insights from Cambodia, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Viet Nam

8 April to 1 May 2021
ADB's study Reaping the Benefits of Industry 4.0 Through Skills Development in High-Growth Industries in Southeast Asia explores the implications of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) on future job markets. The Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) has ushered in extraordinary technological…
Organizer: Human and Social Development Sector Office

Malala Fund Webinar on Girls’ Education and Climate Change

30 March 2021
via Zoom The Gender TG hosted a webinar in collaboration with the Malala Fund, Education Sector Group, and Climate Change and Disaster Risk Management Division to discuss a new report on how investment in girls’ education can lead to more effective climate action and greater climate resilience…
Organizer: Gender Equality Division

Improving Road Safety in Mongolia and Samoa

25 March 2021
via MS Teams This knowledge sharing session provided updates on road safety interventions in specific DMCs, namely, developing road safety management in the remote, rural areas of Mongolia and empowering the youth towards safer roads in Samoa. The challenges and knowledge gaps for rural and remote…
Organizer: Transport Sector Office

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

International Financial Institutions Transport Sector Virtual Business Opportunities Seminar in South Asia (IFI BOS)

17 March 2021
The IFI BOS focused on transport-related procurement opportunities with the Asian Development Bank, Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, and World Bank in three South Asian markets (India, Bangladesh, and Pakistan). The presentation by the IFIs included: 1) Transport sector priorities in South…
Organizer: Procurement, Portfolio, and Financial Management Department

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