Crafting Regional Innovation Ecosystems in Southeast Asia Read more about Crafting Regional Innovation Ecosystems in Southeast Asia This presentation gives an overview of the regional innovation ecosystems, the application of Triple Helix theory, and case studies of innovation development in Southeast Asia, particularly in China and Cambodia.
Nepal: Strengthening STEM Education Read more about Nepal: Strengthening STEM Education This presentation outlines Nepal's strategic efforts and progress in strengthening STEM education through policy reforms, digital learning, infrastructure upgrades, and inclusive access initiatives.
Strengthening Human Capital: Sri Lanka’s Path to Secondary Education Reform Read more about Strengthening Human Capital: Sri Lanka’s Path to Secondary Education Reform This presentation outlines Sri Lanka's strategic plan to reform secondary education by strengthening STEM education, enhancing teacher capacity, and improving governance to develop human capital.
Skills for Industry Competitiveness and Innovation Program (SICIP) From Bangladesh Read more about Skills for Industry Competitiveness and Innovation Program (SICIP) From Bangladesh This presentation outlines Bangladesh's initiatives and strategies to enhance industry competitiveness through skills development, education reforms, and innovative programs.
Rashmita Panda Keywords skills forum 11th skills forum Read more about Rashmita Panda Ms. Rashmita Panda (IAS 2010, Odisha Cadre) is a public policy and governance professional with 15+ years of leadership in administration, skill development, entrepreneurship promotion, and technology-driven governance. As Director, Skill Development & Employment, and CEO of OSDA, World Skill Center, and ORSAC, she is steering Odisha’s transformation in skills, innovation, and digital public service delivery.
Leokana Tozen Keywords skills forum 11th skills forum Read more about Leokana Tozen Tozen Leokana serves as the Minister of Education and Human Resources Development of the Solomon Islands. Appointed following the 2024 general elections, he is responsible for overseeing national education policy, human capital development, and skills training systems. As a Member of Parliament representing South Choiseul, he brings a strong commitment to improving access to quality education and strengthening institutional capacity across the country’s education sector.
ADB Wayfinder (Pacific) Program Read more about ADB Wayfinder (Pacific) Program This presentation outlines ADB's Private Sector Operations, regional programs, and sector focus, particularly in education development in the Pacific.
ADB’s Education Work Across the Pacific Read more about ADB’s Education Work Across the Pacific This presentation gives an overview of ongoing and planned education projects and investments across Pacific Island countries supported by ADB, focusing on improving access, quality, and resilience of education systems.
[Video] Inspiration for Action – Lens of the Future Read more about [Video] Inspiration for Action – Lens of the Future A final session for inspiration and thinking about the future of education through the lens of inclusion and new forms of learning. Through the voice of young entrepreneurs, this closing session explored the future of learning and the future of employment in a world with no barriers, and where no one is left behind. This video also contains the following recorded sessions: Closing Message
[Video] Regional Session 3.4: Southeast Asia Read more about [Video] Regional Session 3.4: Southeast Asia The session discussed how the Triple Helix model of innovation, involving universities and education institutions, industry, and government, can work in the Southeast Asia region. The session featured representatives from each “helix” to discuss how they are playing a transformative role in TVET in their respective countries, and which additional actors can enhance innovation (Quadruple helix- investor/venture capital; civil society). Moderator: Yumiko Yamakawa, Principal Education Specialist, Human and Social Development, ADB