New Challenges in Smart Education Era Read more about New Challenges in Smart Education Era The Korea Educational Broadcasting System (EBS) is a major educational television and radio network contributing greatly to improve and develop lifelong and democratic education in the Republic of Korea. This presentation discusses the platform that EBS uses and the content it produces. EBS’ strategies in international cooperation and partnership formation are also examined.
Session Video - Driving Business by Building Better Trade Portals Read more about Session Video - Driving Business by Building Better Trade Portals PM Group’s Chris Lewis-Jones in this video talks about trade information portals (TIPs). He explains the importance and benefits of a TIP, and offers suggestions on how to make it sustainable. A summary of lessons learned based from his experience on designing, building, and launching TIPs is also shared.
Driving Business by Building Better Trade Portals Read more about Driving Business by Building Better Trade Portals This presentation discusses what a trade information portal (TIP) is and the importance of having one. The goal of a TIP is to support the development of trade and enhance employment and economic growth. The implementation of and the challenges and risks associated in TIP are also explained.
Video - Viet Nam's Poor Gains from Participatory Agriculture Research and Extension Read more about Video - Viet Nam's Poor Gains from Participatory Agriculture Research and Extension Viet Nam’s agriculture, science, and technology sector faces many challenges, but a recent project by the Asian Developmebnt Bank adopting a bottom-up approach made a dent. By linking training, research, and extension services, the country was able to foster natural resource management that the poor can participate in, with practical and sustainable results.
Photos - Viet Nam's Poor Gains from Participatory Agriculture Research and Extension Read more about Photos - Viet Nam's Poor Gains from Participatory Agriculture Research and Extension Engaging poor famers to address critical agricultural issues in Viet Nam leads to higher productivity and exports.
Customizing a Decentralized Sanitation Solution for Viet Nam's Peri-urban Areas Read more about Customizing a Decentralized Sanitation Solution for Viet Nam's Peri-urban Areas Kieu Ky, a crafts commune located 18 kilometers downstream of Ha Noi’s city center, is a typical peri-urban area experiencing problems related to urbanization such as rapid population growth and environmental degradation. It is largely left to fend for itself since infrastructure and services are cornered by the city center. Sanitation is a service sorely lacking in Kieu Ky, and residents bear the burden of managing their wastewater. They rely mainly on septic tanks and dry latrines but both these systems have proven ineffective in treating wastewater.
Viet Nam's Poor Gains from Participatory Agriculture Research and Extension Read more about Viet Nam's Poor Gains from Participatory Agriculture Research and Extension The agriculture sector in Viet Nam was highly fragmented, with low investments and ineffective linkage among research, extension services, and support facilities. Traditional top-down approach had also led to the sector’s failure to tap local farming know-how. This knowledge showcase illustrates how engaging poor farmers in improving agriculture productivity and incomes can yield successful results.
Decentralized Loan Management Improves Infrastructure for Rural Productivity Read more about Decentralized Loan Management Improves Infrastructure for Rural Productivity The majority of the poor in the Philippines are in rural areas. Many of them are hand to mouth, or subsistence farmers. They are beset with limited water sources and lack of access roads.
Securing Water and Food: A Private Sector Approach Read more about Securing Water and Food: A Private Sector Approach To address climate change as currently the biggest challenge faced by farmers, Akay Flavours & Aromatics has conceptualized solutions to increase climate resilience, improve irrigation, and provide youth training. Efficient usage of fresh water, according to the company, is the key to food production and security.
Skills Development for the Disadvantaged and for Inclusive Growth in Viet Nam: The Role of Policy, Partnerships, and Programs Read more about Skills Development for the Disadvantaged and for Inclusive Growth in Viet Nam: The Role of Policy, Partnerships, and Programs To help prevent the occurrence of a middle-income trap, the development of vocational training in Viet Nam is considered a priority. As the market mechanism, however, cannot solve the equity issue in vocational training, the role of the government in setting policies to support the disadvantaged becomes indispensable.