So What Do We Do Now? Read more about So What Do We Do Now? Check out how technology could improve both teaching and learning.
Bart Édes Keywords knowledge management social development gender equity the social sectors civil society engagement ICT Read more about Bart Édes Mr. Édes is a Distinguished Fellow at the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada, and non-resident Senior Associate at the Center for Strategic and International Studies. He specializes in the analysis of international development and trade policy issues, Asia's transformation, and major trends reshaping the world.
Building Public Support for Government Development Initiatives (Part 1): Case Study from the Republic of Korea Read more about Building Public Support for Government Development Initiatives (Part 1): Case Study from the Republic of Korea Engaging with stakeholders and building consensus for government policy, programs or projects is a critical role for government communicators. This session looks back to the 1980s to examine the Republic of Korea’s communication and media strategy to win support for its transition from a planned to a market economy. Read more about the Republic of Korea's Stabilization Policies in the 1980s.
Iim Fahima Jachja Keywords industry trade ICT digital technology Queenrides Read more about Iim Fahima Jachja Iim Fahima Jachja is a Young Global Leader of the World Economic Forum, Business Week 25 Asia Best Young Entrepreneurs, and Founder of Queenrides, an online-offline women empowerment community platform with four pillars: Road Safety, Economic Empowerment, Digital Literacy and Family Life Education.
Ilsue Roh Keywords ICT capacity development electronics telecommunications ETRI Read more about Ilsue Roh
Ahmed Ali Keywords energy policy technology Paris-aligned financing accelerate low-carbon energy transition ICT ADB Energy Forum Read more about Ahmed Ali Mr. Ali is currently the Director General of the Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Technology, Republic of Maldives. He is also the appointed board member of the SAARC Energy Centre since 2009. With over 20 years of experience in the energy sector, Mr. Ali plays a crucial role in the planning and development of the Maldives energy sector. He was actively involved in formulating the Maldives energy policies and strategies including the Maldives National Energy Policy and Strategy and Maldives Scaling Up Renewable Energy Investment Plan.
Thomas Abell Keywords software development systems architecture and technology strategy ADB digital technology ICT Read more about Thomas Abell Thomas is leading ADB’s Digital Technology for Development Unit, which is tasked with facilitating the effective use of digital technology in ADB programs to improve development impact.
S&T Workers for Innovation and Growth in Sri Lanka Read more about S&T Workers for Innovation and Growth in Sri Lanka Science and technology (S&T) workers in Sri Lanka composed 12% of employed workers in 2016. To further increase the percentage of S&T workers, the presenter recommends expanding access to higher education in S&T, reducing labor mismatch, and promoting professional and technical jobs.
Nisha Arunatilake Keywords education employment human capital ICT jobs labor science technology TVET Read more about Nisha Arunatilake Nisha Arunatilake is the Director of Research and a fellow at the Institute of Policy Studies (IPS) of Sri Lanka. She has considerable post-doctoral experience in conducting policy related economic research in labour market analysis, education, public finance and health. Her work is published in both local and international journals, book chapters and reports. She has collaborated with, and has been a consultant to bilateral and multi-lateral donor agencies.
Labor Market and Skills Gap in the ICT Sector in Bangladesh: An Exploratory Study Read more about Labor Market and Skills Gap in the ICT Sector in Bangladesh: An Exploratory Study ICT is emerging as a promising sector in Bangladesh; it employs more than 200,000 people. The market size of ICT services is about $2 billion and aims to reach $5 billion in 2021. The challenge is to train and prepare human capital, as most IT graduates are deemed not ready to start a job.