Quality Education and Economic Development Read more about Quality Education and Economic Development Educational quality, measured by cognitive skills, has a strong impact on individual earnings. More than that, however, educational quality has a strong and robust influence on economic growth. In both areas, there is credible evidence that these are truly causal relationships.
From Employability to Professional Relevance Read more about From Employability to Professional Relevance The number of students in the PRC has rapidly increased in recent years. To help university graduates secure jobs, the country needs policies that will ensure graduates' professional relevance. It should also deepen cooperation among universities, government, and industry, and provide start-up incentives for universities and graduates.
The Employment Network and the Reform of Governance in HEIs - A Comment on the Report Read more about The Employment Network and the Reform of Governance in HEIs - A Comment on the Report To promote employment of graduates in the PRC, the country must establish a support network for graduates while stregthening the link between universities and the labor market. It should also continue to enhance vocational education.
Survey of Career Offices of Chinese Universities Read more about Survey of Career Offices of Chinese Universities A survey among the staff of Chinese universities showed that about 80% of them agreed that the number of self-employed graduates has increased over the years. Results also revealed that 65% of entrepreneurship graduates who became self-employed were opportunity driven while 35% became so out of necessity. This presentation shares key recommendations to improve PRC's education policies.
Policies for Promoting Employment of University Graduates in the People's Republic of China Read more about Policies for Promoting Employment of University Graduates in the People's Republic of China There has been a huge expansion in higher education in the People's Republic of China (PRC) since the late 1990s. To help the country promote the employment of its college graduates, a group of education experts evaluated PRC's higher education policies through an ADB policy and advisory technical assistance (PATA) in 2014. The evaluation showed that labor demand in the PRC is decreasing, many graduates are finding it harder to get jobs, and those with post-graduate degrees have better chances of landing a job than those with four-year college diplomas.
Ha Wei Keywords education skills forum international skills forum ADB k-12 new normal Read more about Ha Wei Professor Ha is the Associate Dean for Teaching, International Cooperation, and Executive Training and Associate Professor of Education Policy and Management (with tenure) at the Graduate School of Education, Peking University. He specializes in the impact evaluation of education policies in China. He has published three dozen of academic articles in renowned English and Chinese journals that have won national research awards. He received his BA in Politics and Economics and MA in Economics of Education from Peking University and his Ph.D. in Public Policy from Harvard Kennedy School.
Peking University’s Involvement in Chinese Education Development in Collaboration with Multilateral Agencies Read more about Peking University’s Involvement in Chinese Education Development in Collaboration with Multilateral Agencies Peking University has partnered with several multilateral agencies for education development. It has collaborated with agencies such as the Asian Development Bank, Ford Foundation, UNESCO, and World Bank in projects that tackle education development for the poor, private education development, and improving university effectiveness. These partnerships have become more crucial for the PRC especially since it now needs to address more challenging, more complicated, and necessary structural changes to strengthen education for economic transformation.
Policies for Promoting Employment of University Graduates in the People's Republic of China (PRC) Read more about Policies for Promoting Employment of University Graduates in the People's Republic of China (PRC) A group of experts on higher education from Peking University's Graduate School of Education and international experts from Hong Kong University and Canada evaluated policies that promote graduate employment in the People's Republic of China (PRC) in 2014. Their evaluation focused on expanding self-employment opportunities, strengthening employment assistance and support schemes for the disadvantaged and women, and encouraging graduates to seek employment in local urban and rural areas, as well as in lagging central and western regions.
Running at the Top of the World: The Journey Toward Leadership and Success Read more about Running at the Top of the World: The Journey Toward Leadership and Success In 2016, William Thomas completed The Marathon Grand Slam, consisting of a marathon on all 7 continents and at the North Pole. In this presentation, he shares the lessons he learned from his multi-year journey, and describes the impact that personal experiences can have on innovation, collaboration, and overall success in the workplace. This video covers the full session of Insight Thursday, ADB’s in-house knowledge sharing series.
Running at the Top of the World: The Journey Toward Leadership and Success Read more about Running at the Top of the World: The Journey Toward Leadership and Success In 2016, William Thomas completed The Marathon Grand Slam, consisting of a marathon on all seven continents and at the North Pole. In this Insight Thursday session, he shares the lessons he learned from his multi-year journey, and describes the impact that personal experiences can have on innovation, collaboration, and overall success in the workplace.