Education Sector Group Presentations Read more about Education Sector Group Presentations Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, technological advances brought by the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) had already disrupted the world of work, leading to the growing demand for new sets of skills and competencies. Consequently, old jobs were being lost, while new jobs were created including new pathways for commercial activities.
9th International Skills Forum: Reimagining Education and Skills Development for a New Normal Read more about 9th International Skills Forum: Reimagining Education and Skills Development for a New Normal The International Skills Forum is ADB’s flagship event in education that is held every two years. In 2021, the 9th International Skills Forum highlighted approaches to: Improving learning for all at scale; Preparing learners with better employability and 21st-century skills; and
Powering a Learning Society During an Age of Disruption - Book Launch Read more about Powering a Learning Society During an Age of Disruption - Book Launch
Distance Learning Reach and Effectiveness in South Asia during School Closures Read more about Distance Learning Reach and Effectiveness in South Asia during School Closures ADB and UNICEF shared their research findings on the reach and effectiveness of distance learning (including high, low & no tech) in South Asia.
National Upskilling through Education Technology: Global Findings from Case Studies Read more about National Upskilling through Education Technology: Global Findings from Case Studies
Sangay Dorji Keywords education capacity development Read more about Sangay Dorji Mr. Sangay Dorji is serving as the Offtg. Director in the Department of Workforce Planning and Skills Development, Ministry of Education and Skills Development. He is the Project Manager of Pathways for Emerging Skills and Jobs Project (PESJP), ADB executed by the Ministry of Education and Skills development since the launch of the project in November 2024 and has been with the Civil Service for 33 years at various capacity. He has a Masters in Mechanical Engineering with specialization in Bio-Mechanical Systems from Ehime University, Japan.
e-Procurement Education Program in Asia and Pacific Region Read more about e-Procurement Education Program in Asia and Pacific Region This annual training program aims to enhance the capacity of DMCs within the Asia-Pacific region in implementing and successfully rolling out e-procurement at both policy and practice levels, based on the best practices of the Republic of Korea, and to create an international collaborative community on e-procurement.
Faiza Ahad Keywords education Bangladesh Read more about Faiza Ahad Ms. Faiza Ahad is a social sector specialist at the Bangladesh Resident Mission of ADB. Since 2019, she has been leading and supporting the processing and implementation of education and health projects for ADB in Bangladesh, and participating in sector policy dialogue. In 2024, she has worked in the Pacific region of ADB and co-led preparation of a skills development project.
Closing Remarks at IAD 2018 Read more about Closing Remarks at IAD 2018 Delivered at the International Anticorruption Day 2018 celebration at ADB HQ, Manila, Philippines.
Fayyaz Ali Khan Keywords capacity development education flood mitigation Read more about Fayyaz Ali Khan Fayyaz Khan has around 20 years of experience in the education sector with a focus on the delivery of technical assistance for education sector reforms, education sector plans, and education management information systems, as well as technical and vocational training, including for Afghan refugees in the KP and Punjab provinces of Pakistan. He is a project team member on ADB-financed education and TVET projects in Pakistan.