Evolving Public-Private Partnership Models in Skills Development: An Indian Private Sector Experience

This presentation examines the issues and challenges of skills development in India. The use of public-private partnership models and how to make this approach work for advancing skills development in the country are explained. It also shares IL&FS’ experience in providing skills training to about a million people in India.

Partnerships with the Private Sector for Skills Development: Lessons Learned and New Departures

Public-private partnership (PPP) is emerging as a key implementation mechanism across industries. This presentation discusses the concept and model of a unique PPP developed by the National Skill Development Corporation in India, including lessons learned based on sharing of actual experiences on the ground.

3rd International Skills Forum: Skills for Inclusive and Sustainable Growth in Developing Asia-Pacific

With the international development community increasingly focusing on the issue of youth employment and the need to address education / skills and jobs mismatch, this learning event on Skills for Inclusive and Sustainable Growth in Developing Asia-Pacific: An International Forum took this agenda forward with a call-to-action that involved concrete country-level measures and initiatives. The forum included a special session that discussed policies and practices to strengthen youth participation in skills development for jobs and employability.

Mark Kunzer

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Mark Kunzer is the Director, Private Sector Transaction Support Division in the Private Sector Operations Department (PSOD) at the Asian Development Bank (ADB) based in Manila, the Philippines. He has been with ADB for over 13 years. His current responsibilities include managing a team of approximately 18 investment professionals, responsible for providing support to origination divisions in areas of safeguards, development effectiveness, integrity due diligence, and technical assistance.

Why are Green Skills Important for the Future? A Private Sector Perspective for Energy Efficiency and Skilled Workers

Buildings are now considered the largest driver for energy demand sector in developing countries of Asia and the Pacific. With the multitude of actors involved in the construction value chain, considering the need to create mandatory building energy codes and introduce skills development programs are crucial.

Emerging Demand and Priorities of the Private Sector: Findings from the ADB-Hong Kong Institute of Education Study

This presentation shares how private sector views the development of green skills. It discusses how to develop generic green skills in the workplace. The importance of establishing pro-poor partnerships and finding balance in industry government partnerships are also explained.

4th International Skills Forum: Skills Development in Asia and the Pacific - Planting Seeds One Step Ahead

Featuring the results of ADB's policy research study on Education and Skills for Inclusive Growth and Green Jobs, along with other studies on green jobs and green skills, this forum on Skills Development in Asia and the Pacific: Planting Seeds One Step Ahead invited leading professionals who shared their work on education for sustainability, expanding the footprint of green industries and sustainable practices in the private sector and exerting demand for skills and talent for green jobs.