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
Nino Edilashvili Keywords business outreach education Read more about Nino Edilashvili Nino Edilashvili is an Associate Education Officer at the Asian Development Bank, where she supports education sector operations with a focus on skills development and policy reform. She coordinates the Modern Skills for Better Jobs TVET project in Georgia, working closely with government counterparts on institutional restructuring, sustainability planning, and implementation oversight.
Marco Gemmer Keywords skills forum 11th skills forum education Read more about Marco Gemmer Marco Gemmer serves as Head of the Cooperation Section at the Delegation of the European Union to the Philippines. In this capacity, he oversees the planning, implementation, and monitoring of EU-funded development programs and projects in the Philippines, focusing on areas such as governance, sustainable development, human capital, and economic cooperation.
Ray Pulungan Keywords skills forum 11th skills forum education Read more about Ray Pulungan Ray Pulungan is the CEO of PT Pintar Pemenang Asia, recognized as a visionary leader with extensive experience in organizational development and business strategy. Under his leadership, Pintar continues to grow and deliver innovations that elevate team performance.
Saje Miguel Molato Keywords skills forum 11th skills forum education Read more about Saje Miguel Molato Saje works at the nexus of skills, systems, and partnerships, advancing Industry 4.0, the Future of Work, and the SDGs. As CEO and Founder of Siklab, an internationally recognized development consulting organization in Asia, he leads high-level partnerships for impact. Recognized by the UN, ASEAN, and USAID, he often shares his journey as a young founder, inspiring others to pursue purpose-driven change.
Haftom Gebregziabher Hagos Keywords skills forum 11th skills forum education Read more about Haftom Gebregziabher Hagos Haftom Gebregziabher Hagos has worked in the education sector for the past 18 years, building extensive experience in technical and vocational education and training (TVET) systems. He currently serves as Deputy Director General of the Federal TVET Institute, a subsidiary institute under the Ministry of Labor and Skills. In this role, he supports the strategic development and implementation of national TVET policies and programs aimed at strengthening workforce skills and employability.