Future of Skills Development in the time of COVID-19

Presentation on transforming TVET systems for countries to transition short-term TVET goals to the medium and long-term as they mitigate COVID-19 impacts and accelerate recovery and rejuvenation. TVET policy options in shaping labor market outcomes, adapting and responding to anticipated changes especially with Industry 4.0, and leveraging TVET and the role of regional cooperation for post COVID-19 economic recovery highlighted.

Future of Skills Development in the time of COVID-19

The fourteenth Policy Actions for COVID-19 Economic Recovery (PACER) Dialogue on “Future of Skills Development in the time of COVID-19” discussed policy measures that can build a competitive workforce and shape labor market outcomes. Over 100 government officials from Southeast Asia and the People’s Republic of China participated in the Dialogue, sharing country experiences and lessons on TVET policies and solutions taken to mitigate the negative effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and accelerate recovery and rejuvenation.

The fourteenth PACER Dialogue aimed to:

Konstantin Matthies

Konstantin heads the New Seller Recruiting Lead Management for Amazon Marketplace Japan. He is an experienced consultant with AlphaBeta based in Singapore. He is also a trained microeconomist and economic theorist with deep experience in economic modelling, analysis, and quantitative methods.

He demonstrated history of working on topics in the tech, digital economy, sustainability, smart cities, trade, and education, with particular focus on ASEAN and global emerging markets. Holds a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Cambridge.

Eleanor Rosa Pinugu

Eleanor Rosa Pinugu or Lynn is the co-founder and executive director of Mano Amiga Philippines. Her vision for the country is for all children to have access to quality education, no matter what their socio-economic background is. More than just an affordable high quality school for low-income communities, Mano Amiga serves as a development center providing the students and their families with sustainable livelihood, basic health services, and other necessary support to help them build a better life.

Per Börjegren

Per Börjegren is a Principal Education Specialist in ADB’s Human and Social Development Sector Office, managing projects and technical assistance across all levels of education.

Prior to joining ADB, he worked in South Asia, Africa, and the Middle East on behalf of the German government. Per is supporting regional bodies as well as national and provincial governments to expand and improve the quality of their education systems. Per holds a master’s degree in Educational Leadership and Management from the University of Nottingham, United Kingdom.