Transforming Higher Education and Serving Future Learning Societies Read more about Transforming Higher Education and Serving Future Learning Societies
Education Sector Group Presentations Read more about Education Sector Group Presentations Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, technological advances brought by the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) had already disrupted the world of work, leading to the growing demand for new sets of skills and competencies. Consequently, old jobs were being lost, while new jobs were created including new pathways for commercial activities.
9th International Skills Forum: Reimagining Education and Skills Development for a New Normal Read more about 9th International Skills Forum: Reimagining Education and Skills Development for a New Normal The International Skills Forum is ADB’s flagship event in education that is held every two years. In 2021, the 9th International Skills Forum highlighted approaches to: Improving learning for all at scale; Preparing learners with better employability and 21st-century skills; and
Powering a Learning Society During an Age of Disruption - Book Launch Read more about Powering a Learning Society During an Age of Disruption - Book Launch
Distance Learning Reach and Effectiveness in South Asia during School Closures Read more about Distance Learning Reach and Effectiveness in South Asia during School Closures ADB and UNICEF shared their research findings on the reach and effectiveness of distance learning (including high, low & no tech) in South Asia.
National Upskilling through Education Technology: Global Findings from Case Studies Read more about National Upskilling through Education Technology: Global Findings from Case Studies
Study Finding Webinar: Reaping the Benefits of Industry 4.0 Through Skills Development in High-Growth Industries in Southeast Asia - Insights from Cambodia Read more about Study Finding Webinar: Reaping the Benefits of Industry 4.0 Through Skills Development in High-Growth Industries in Southeast Asia - Insights from Cambodia via Zoom
Education Sector Group Webinars Read more about Education Sector Group Webinars via Zoom ADB's Education Sector Group is organizing two webinars that will highlight major education challenges: Webinar 1: Education Priorities in Response to COVID-19 Disruptions - Highlights of the White Paper from “Save Our Future Campaign” 3 February 2021 | 10 a.m. (Manila time) Speaker: Liesbet Steer, Director Education Commission
Remote Learning in the Time of the COVID-19 Pandemic Read more about Remote Learning in the Time of the COVID-19 Pandemic During the COVID-19 pandemic, 90% of the world's student population is affected by school closures. Governments, development organizations, and private companies mitigate this through remote learning. Coursera, one of the leading educational technology companies providing massive open online courses, shared its COVID-19 initiative. Panelists from Asian universities presented their experiences as well. The webinar was jointly organized by ADB's Digital Technology for Development Unit and the Education Sector Group.
The Second WePOWER Partnership Forum Read more about The Second WePOWER Partnership Forum ADB's South Asia Regional Department, in collaboration with the World Bank’s South Asia Energy and Social Development Units and Energy Sector Management Assistance Program (ESMAP), organized the Second Partnership Forum of the Women in Power Sector Professional Network in South Asia– WePOWER – to support workforce participation of women in energy projects and institutions, and promote normative change regarding women in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education.