Report Launch Webinar: Strengthening Active Labor Market Policies to Drive an Inclusive Recovery in Asia

This webinar highlighted key takeaways from the new report Strengthening Active Labor Market Policies to Drive an Inclusive Recovery in Asia. The editors and a panel of contributors discussed the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on employment among vulnerable groups in developing Asia and the importance of overcoming related barriers to boost access to decent work and socioeconomic well-being.

Carolina de Miranda

International development professional with over 10 years of experience. Focus on social protection systems, particularly with regards to poverty reduction policy and programming, livelihoods promotion, and women's empowerment. Extensive experience coordinating economic inclusion programs at the national and local level in partnership with public and private actors in Latin America. Passionate about the use of digital technologies for social impact.

SDTG Online Thematic Training: Integrating the Graduation Approach into ADB Operations

The Social Development Thematic Group, through the Graduation Working Group, held a two-day e-learning course on Integrating the Graduation Approach into ADB Operations which focused on (i) understanding the core concepts of graduation approach and its integration in social protection programming, evidence, and innovation; and (ii) exploring how to integrate graduation approach into ADB’s portfolio.

Victoria Austin

In 2016, Victoria Austin co-founded and is now the CEO of the Global Disability Innovation Hub. She works with over 70 partners in more than 41 countries on programs that total about £50m.

She is also an Associate Professor of Social Justice and Innovation at UCL Engineering. She is also the Co-Director of the WHO-UCL Global Collaborating Center on access to Assistive Technology.