International Skills Forum Read more about International Skills Forum The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has a long track record in assisting its developing member countries (DMCs) achieve the goal of quality education for all. Despite the remarkable achievements in the education sector, the Asia Pacific region still faces challenges that threaten its social and economic growth.
Lynnette Perez Keywords ADB Read more about Lynnette Perez Lynnette joined ADB in August 2015. Her current portfolio includes preparation and implementation of education projects and provision of technical assistance support in Cambodia, the Philippines and Indonesia. She has more than 30 years experience in development work, especially in human development (education, health, social protection), poverty issues, rural development.
Uzma Hoque Keywords Asian Development Bank ADB women’ rights and economic empowerment child protection in emergencies health and HIV/AIDS and development communication Read more about Uzma Hoque Uzma leads overall coordination, management and operational support to different sector divisions to integrate gender considerations in the department's overall programs and projects. Prior to joining ADB, Ms. Hoque spent 15 years working on women’ rights and economic empowerment, child protection in emergencies, health and HIV/AIDS, and development communication with various UN organizations in Myanmar, Thailand, Nepal, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Lao PDR, Viet Nam, Indonesia, and the Pacific Islands.
Health and Education (Pacific) Read more about Health and Education (Pacific) Know more about ADB's programs, projects, and opportunities in the Pacific under Health and Education.
Health and Education (Southeast Asia) Read more about Health and Education (Southeast Asia) Know more about ADB's programs, projects, and opportunities in Southeast Asia under Health and Education.
Health and Education (East Asia) Read more about Health and Education (East Asia) Know more about ADB's programs, projects, and opportunities in East Asia under Health and Education.
Health and Education (Central and West Asia) Read more about Health and Education (Central and West Asia) Know more about ADB's programs, projects, and opportunities in Central and West Asia under Health and Education.
Health and Education (South Asia) Read more about Health and Education (South Asia) Know more about ADB's programs, projects, and opportunities in South Asia under Health and Education.
Education (Overview) Read more about Education (Overview) Know more about ADB's programs, projects, and opportunities under the Education sector.
Overcoming Double Income Traps in Thailand and Myanmar Read more about Overcoming Double Income Traps in Thailand and Myanmar Thailand has been a middle-income country for 40 years, while Myanmar has been a low-income country for 55 years. The presenter cites evidence that Thailand is in a middle-income trap and Myanmar is in a low-income trap, and suggests a safe migration policy between the two countries, focusing on skills development and pre-departure training.