Kiyoshi Taniguchi Keywords girl's education educational attainment secondary education adb education Read more about Kiyoshi Taniguchi Dr. Taniguchi is a principal economist overseeing Pakistan and Afghanistan economies in Pakistan. His past careers include an economist at Economic Research and Regional Cooperation Department, Private Sector Operations Department, Uzbekistan Resident Mission, and Pacific Department. His career includes a stint as an economist at the World Bank. He taught economics at the International University of Japan, Tashkent Westminster University, and the University of the Philippines Diliman. He received a Ph.D. in economics from the Ohio State University in 2001.
Dropout in Rural China’s Secondary Schools: A Mixed-Methods Analysis Read more about Dropout in Rural China’s Secondary Schools: A Mixed-Methods Analysis While there is considerable quantitative research on the issue of secondary school dropout in rural People’s Republic of China, no systematic effort has been made to assess the deeper reasons behind student decision-making through a mixed-methods approach. This presentation explores the prevalence, correlates, and potential reasons for the dropout process.
Innovative Secondary Education for Skills Enhancement: Identifying Models to Effectively Deliver the Skills Needed for Future Employment Read more about Innovative Secondary Education for Skills Enhancement: Identifying Models to Effectively Deliver the Skills Needed for Future Employment 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 research on Innovative Secondary Education for Skills Enhancement and shares its findings. It also includes a list of planned follow-up actions.
Innovative Approaches in Secondary Education and Skills: Strengthening the Foundation for Skills and Jobs Read more about Innovative Approaches in Secondary Education and Skills: Strengthening the Foundation for Skills and Jobs This presentation gives an overview of the secondary education program and employment sectors in Sri Lanka. The preferred skills of employers and the existing skills gap in the country are discussed. A separate enumeration of recently initiated from crucially required innovative approaches is provided.
Does Asia Need a Unique Model for Skills Development? Read more about Does Asia Need a Unique Model for Skills Development? What ideas and initiatives on skills development are most suitable to Asia-Pacific region? This workshop provides some answers.