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Mindtree’s Experience in Global Learning Centre

20 September 2016
Mindtree Ltd. is a publicly-traded information technology services and solutions organization serving global customers. Changing learning models to adjust to client needs based on demographics, fine-tuning approaches on a continuous basis, and removing the fear of assessments while learning are…

University-Industry Linkages: Experiences at the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur

20 September 2016
Facilitating the natural flow of knowledge generation and innovation to its logical conclusion through academia-industry-state (AIS) linkages leads to societal benefits. With the aim to catalyze entrepreneurship for positive socio-economic impact, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur’s AIS…

The National Health Insurance Big Data in Korea

20 September 2016
In South Korea, the National Health Insurance Service (NHIS) offers a platform that integrates all health related data from the country's four types of health insurance. The NHS's Big Data platform supports health research and provides health information that informs and strengthens health service…

Session Video - Driving Business by Building Better Trade Portals

19 September 2016
PM Group’s Chris Lewis-Jones in this video talks about trade information portals (TIPs). He explains the importance and benefits of a TIP, and offers suggestions on how to make it sustainable. A summary of lessons learned based from his experience on designing, building, and launching TIPs is also…

Driving Business by Building Better Trade Portals

19 September 2016
This presentation discusses what a trade information portal (TIP) is and the importance of having one. The goal of a TIP is to support the development of trade and enhance employment and economic growth. The implementation of and the challenges and risks associated in TIP are also explained.

Integrating IT in Social Protection Programs

19 September 2016
Many social protection programs across Asia remain fragmented, lack transparency and accountability, and suffer from lack of strategic development priorities. Investing in ICT can help address these issues. ICT can be a powerful tool to manage social development programs efficiently and effectively…

Key Challenges When Setting up Integrated Management Information Systems for Social Protection in Developing Countries

19 September 2016
A management information system (MIS) is more than just a database. It also captures, transmits, manages and analyzes data. In social development programs, MIS can help in selecting, registering and enrolling recipients, monitoring their compliance with conditions, producing and reconciling…

ICT for Vocational Education: Plan International, Bangkok, Thailand

19 September 2016
As the number of unemployed youth in South Asia, East Asia, and the Pacific continue to rise, Plan International recognized the potential of Information Communication Technology for Development solutions to address the challenge. It developed the Youth Employment Solutions (YES!) Digital Ecosystem…

Knox Innovation Opportunity Sustainability Centre

19 September 2016
A joint initiative between Swinburne University of Technology and local secondary schools, the Knox Innovation Opportunity and Sustainability Centre (KIOSC) located in Melbourne, Australia is a state-of-the-art trade training facility providing hands-on learning experiences for secondary school…

Overview: Innovations in eLearning and Blended Learning

19 September 2016
With recent statistics revealing a global surge in internet and mobile users, now is the best time to teach and learn online more than ever. Mainstreaming of massive open online courses, a type of eLearning method, in 2012 was highly celebrated because it democratized education and improved access…