Ralf Schüle

Dr. Ralf Schüle is the Co-Head of Research Unit Urban Transitions of the Wuppertal Institute. He studied sociology, political sciences and economics and holds a PhD in sociology. He is a leading expert in low carbon urban transformation and strategic planning of urban sustainability paths along the whole policy cycle and covering most relevant sectors (e.g. energy supply, buildings, transport) at national and local levels. He has 12 years of experience working in this field in Germany, across Europe, and China.

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Skills Development as Part of Infrastructure Projects

The German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development is proposing for the integration of skills development in infrastructure projects as part of its cooperation agreement with Asian Development Bank and its member countries. Engagement of contractors in training activities is a fast-track approach to addressing the challenges associated with the proposed task.