Technology and Aging Workforce: Maximize the Gains from Longevity and Long Working Life Read more about Technology and Aging Workforce: Maximize the Gains from Longevity and Long Working Life Some Asian economies are aging at unprecedented speed. While there are other economies that remain young, no Asian economies will be safe from risk of growing old before becoming rich. In addition to this, technological advances such as robotics and artificial intelligence (AI) will no doubt play a role in reshaping the future of work.
Paul Houston Keywords human resources human resources policy Read more about Paul Houston Paul Houston has been a Senior HR Specialist at the Asian Development Bank (ADB) since October 2021 where he operates as a strategic HR Business Partner to senior management and providing Talent Acquisition services for the Bank. His role focuses on providing client orientated solutions, improving HR policies and processes and engaging with external talent to promote the ADB as an employer of choice.
Coldrine Kolae Keywords ADB International Skills Forum international education digital transformation human resources Read more about Coldrine Kolae Mr Kolae has 13 years working in the Solomon Islands Government as a Human Resource Officer in various government ministries – Ministry of Health and Medical Services and the Ministry of Public Service. He successfully coordinated and Implemented the DFAT supported HRMIS Project in the Public Sector worth of AUD$2m.
Naohiro Ogawa Keywords Development economics health economics human resources Read more about Naohiro Ogawa Naohiro Ogawa is a Professor of Population Economics at the Nihon University College of Economics and Director of the Nihon University Population Research Institute. He has written extensively on population and development in Japan and other Asian countries. More specifically, his research has focused on issues such as socioeconomic impacts of low fertility and rapid ageing, modelling demographic and social security–related variables, as well as policies related to fertility, employment, marriage, child care, retirement and care for the elderly.
Discussion on "How Technology Affects Jobs" Read more about Discussion on "How Technology Affects Jobs" The presenter noted that the regression estimates are very low in the table on changes in robot inputs and impact on employment. He also suggested further disagreggating the analysis at residence, gender, and education levels.
Asian Development Outlook: How Technology Affects Jobs Read more about Asian Development Outlook: How Technology Affects Jobs Despite the advent of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, job prospects in Asia are positive. Emerging technologies often automate only some tasks of a job, not the entire job. They result in the creation of non-routine, cognitive jobs, which have witnessed wage growth. Robot use, however, could lower the share of routine employment.
Discussion on "Demographic Change and Labor Quality in the Republic of Korea" Read more about Discussion on "Demographic Change and Labor Quality in the Republic of Korea" In his reaction, the presenter noted that in theRepublic of Korea, the wage profile follows seniority, and the notion of equal pay for equal-value work is not prevalent. Therefore, wage is not a good indicator of productivity, and the paper needs to do more to incorporate overall changes in labor quality.
Demographic Change and Labor Quality in the Republic of Korea Read more about Demographic Change and Labor Quality in the Republic of Korea The authors conducted research to analyze the Republic of Korea’s human resource development from 1986 to 2016, measure changes in labor resources, and project labor quality and quantity growth up to 2040. They found that the labor quantity growth rate declined from the late 1980s to 2016, but the labor quality growth rate was sustained, and is expected to be sustained until 2035. Employing more elderly and female workers could help push labor quantity growth.
Demographics and Technological Change: Two Megatrends Shaping the Labor Market in Asia Read more about Demographics and Technological Change: Two Megatrends Shaping the Labor Market in Asia Asia is experiencing rapid ageing and technological change, which can affect productivity growth, human capital, and technological change. In this keynote presentation, the author identifies the specific technologies that can help ease ageing pressures, such as long term care, healthcare, and digital identification technologies, as well as the various policy and research issues that need to be addressed in order to better manage these challenges.
Introduction: Upgrading Human Capital and Skills Development for Future Asia Read more about Introduction: Upgrading Human Capital and Skills Development for Future Asia Asia has seen a proliferation of educated workers, non-routine cognitive jobs, and jobs in IT, finance, and communications. However, youth unemployment remains high, and many developing Asian countries will see much change in the percentage of their population aged 15-64 between 2017 and 2030.