ADBI-ADB-Korea University Webinar on Environmental, Social, and Governance Regulation Read more about ADBI-ADB-Korea University Webinar on Environmental, Social, and Governance Regulation Investment in businesses with good environmental, social, and governance (ESG) profiles is accelerating amid growing calls for climate action and pressure on firms to adapt. However, ESG practices in Asia and the Pacific are at varying stages of development, prompting regulatory knowledge and best practice-sharing to improve ESG investment across the region.
ADBI-PPS-OECD Workshop on Public Procurement for Innovation Read more about ADBI-PPS-OECD Workshop on Public Procurement for Innovation Public procurement is commonly used by governments in developed countries to promote innovation and socio-economic policy objectives, including small and medium-sized enterprise development and green growth. However, the strategic use of public procurement as a public policy instrument for innovation is still uncommon in Asia and requires a strong enabling environment to overcome associated challenges.
Hwanbo Park Keywords KEDI ADB education STEM South Korea Read more about Hwanbo Park Hwanbo Park is a Professor in Chungnam National University.
HyunJu Park Keywords education STEM South Korea KEDI Read more about HyunJu Park Hyunjoo Park is a Professor at Chosun University.
Ban Ki-Moon Keywords UN United Nations secretary general Boao Forum international relations South Korea Public Administration Read more about Ban Ki-Moon In April 2018, Mr. Ban Ki-moon was elected as the Chairman of Boao Forum for Asia. In January 2018, Mr. Ban and former President of Austria, Mr. Heinz Fischer, were inducted as Co-Chairs of the Ban Ki-moon Centre for Global Citizens in Vienna, Austria. Mr. Ban Ki-moon is the Chairman of IOC Ethics Committee in September 2017. Currently, he is a Distinguished Chair Professor and Honorary Chairman at the Institute of Global Engagement & Empowerment at Yonsei University in Seoul, Korea.
Aging Trends and Labor Migration Policy in the Republic of Korea Read more about Aging Trends and Labor Migration Policy in the Republic of Korea Government policies aim to attract foreign workers for the sectors where domestic professional workers are not sufficient.
ICT-Enhanced Innovative Pedagogy in Technical and Vocational Education and Training Read more about ICT-Enhanced Innovative Pedagogy in Technical and Vocational Education and Training The level of ICT implementation on pedagogical practices vary across countries in the Asia and Pacific region. Hybrid personal learning environments, blended-learning methods, and century-blended learning models are some of the latest trends in technology-enhanced learning. Today’s teachers should invest on professional development to stay ahead in an ICT-based learning environment.
Effective Employer Engagement: Work-Based Learning and More Read more about Effective Employer Engagement: Work-Based Learning and More Work-based learning as a key part of the overall skill development system implies effective employer engagement. Governments need to assure an adequate and equitable access to initial and continuous vocational education and training, which are well targeted to meet employers’ evolving needs and promote economic development.
Successful Reforestation in South Korea Read more about Successful Reforestation in South Korea This presentation highlights the history of forest conservation in Seoul, Korea. Policies were successfully developed and implemented in order to protect and preserve the forests.