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
Namrata Saraogi Keywords education social development Read more about Namrata Saraogi Namrata Saraogi is a Social Sector Specialist working with the Education Practice Team of the Asian Development Bank. Her focus is on strengthening education systems across the Asia and Pacific region. Prior to ADB, she worked with several national and international organizations like UNICEF, World Bank, among others on a range of research and operational projects in education and social protection across East Asia and Pacific, Africa, Middle East, and South Asia. Namrata holds an M.Sc.
Jan Czuba Keywords education social development Read more about Jan Czuba His first assignment as missionary to Papua New Guinea was in Ambunti (1987-1988) as Parish Priest of the said parish from 1989-1995. In October 1995 he was assigned to the Divine Word Institute in Madang as President. Under his leadership the Institute evolved into Divine Word University of which he was the funding President until 2016.
Utsav Kumar Keywords sri lanka resident mission education economics knowledge management ADB country partnership strategy Read more about Utsav Kumar Utsav is currently the Country Deputy Director of ADB Sri Lanka Resident Mission, South Asia Department. Before this, he was the Principal Country Economist. He holds a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Maryland, College Park.
Transitioning to Multiple and Flexible Pathways to Work or Further Study – The Australian Experience Read more about Transitioning to Multiple and Flexible Pathways to Work or Further Study – The Australian Experience This presentation gives an overview of Australia's journey to vocational pathways.
Barry Charles Peddle Keywords sri lanka education multiple pathways in education flexible education knowledge management Education Skills vocational education technical and vocational education and training Read more about Barry Charles Peddle He is a former Australian TAFE CEO who led the country’s largest TAFE Institute with over 78,000 students and 4,500 staff. He was also a founding Director of the World Federation of Colleges and Polytechnics (WFCAP) and Chair of the Australian TAFE Directors Association (TDA). In those capacities, he was actively involved in leading the ongoing TVET reforms in Australia for over 20 years including restructuring the NSW state TAFE system.