This presentation explains the concept of talent competitiveness. Considered a connecting tool between talent and national competitiveness, the Global Talent Competitiveness Index (GTCI) and its objectives are discussed. It also shows the importance of GTCI, an input/output model with 48 variables covering 103 countries, as a benchmark tool for policymakers.

This presentation introduces Washington-DC based non-profit Results for Development Institute, and focuses particularly on the organization’s education portfolio. It provides an overview of the global skills deficit and challenges, including suggestions on how to bridge the gap. The key features of innovating financing for development are also discussed.

This presentation notes that consumers, rather than technology, is changing the way education is being accessed and delivered. It introduces Blackboard Inc., an online educational technology company that serves institutions around the world.

This presentation explains how economic growth is linked to innovation. Challenges involving the presence of low-skilled workers and low digital penetration that confront the Asian region are discussed. Intel’s work on accelerating scale through technology, which has resulted to the empowerment and transformation of communities, is highlighted.

This presentation shares the teaching factory concept, a practice and application-oriented training approach utilized by Batam State Polytechnic in Indonesia that combines the learning and real working environment. The benefits and advantages of this type of educational method are explained.

This presentation describes the youth employment situation in Australia. It discusses the Australian Workforce and Productivity Agency’s approach to its 2013 policy strategy. The presentation also explores the skills vs. experience gap, retail pathway becoming an alternative option for youth employment, and the evolution of technology in education.

This presentation illustrates, through a number of examples, Indonesia’s commitment to environmental issues. How Technical and Vocational Education and Training is viewed in the country, including the government’s initiatives to promote this alternative form of learning, are discussed. The presentation also suggests a number of recommendations for consideration.