Skills for Employability in the Philippines Read more about Skills for Employability in the Philippines This presentation discussed the skills development in the Philippines.
1st International Skills Forum: Skills for Inclusive and Sustainable Growth in Developing Asia-Pacific Read more about 1st International Skills Forum: Skills for Inclusive and Sustainable Growth in Developing Asia-Pacific The growing prominence of Asian economies and corporations, together with globalization and technological innovation, are leading to long term changes in trade, business and labor markets. A number of Asian economies have reached or are approaching middle income levels. Some Asian countries have pursued policies of industrial upgrading and diversification towards more sophisticated products which add value and increase labor productivity, while others have pursued service-led growth.
International Skills Forum Read more about International Skills Forum The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has a long track record in assisting its developing member countries (DMCs) achieve the goal of quality education for all. Despite the remarkable achievements in the education sector, the Asia Pacific region still faces challenges that threaten its social and economic growth.
Quality Benchmarking and Accrediting TVET Institutions Read more about Quality Benchmarking and Accrediting TVET Institutions The status of accreditation of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in the Asia Pacific region is not standardized and harmonized. In some countries in the region, the situation has resulted in issues related to the quality of workforce. This is the main problem that the Asia Pacific Accreditation and Certificate Commission (APACC) wants to solve. Learn how APACC helps raise the standards of TVET in the region.
7th International Skills Forum: Anticipating and Preparing for Emerging Skills and Jobs Read more about 7th International Skills Forum: Anticipating and Preparing for Emerging Skills and Jobs How do education and training systems respond to the rapid changes in technology? How will education and training transform to help equip future workers to co-exist with and manage machines in creating new opportunities?
6th International Skills Forum: Innovative Practices in Skills Development Read more about 6th International Skills Forum: Innovative Practices in Skills Development Some world class examples of innovations in skills development were shared in this 6th annual International Skills Development Forum, following five previous annual forums held from 2011 until 2015, which have helped build a dialogue platform on skills development in the Asia and Pacific region.