Reimagining Human and Social Development for Digitalized and Climate-Resilient Economies

This plenary panel of policy makers and education leaders will outline a new vision for education in an increasingly technology-enabled world where economies face dire challenges of climate change and need to develop inter-sectoral solutions to complex development needs.

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Md Shamsul Arifeen Khan

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Mr. Md Shamsul Arifeen Khan has been serving as Senior Education Officer with ADB since Jan 2023. His primarily role is project processing, and project implementation in education sector in Bangladesh.  He has over 25 years of professional experience, including 15 years in academia and research. Prior to joining, he worked as a Strategic Planning Specialist with the World Bank through the College Education Development Project.  He holds a bachelor’s degree in Economics, and a master’s in Environment and Sustainable Development, and Ph.D.

AASCTF Kaysone Phomvihane project flyer: Improving the employability and soft skills of a growing workforce through smart tools

In Kaysone Phomvihane, Lao People’s Democratic Republic, the ASEAN Australia Smart Cities Trust Fund (AASCTF) has been helping to conceptualize an employment service platform and develop an educational mobile application that will address the skills supply-demand gap in the city.

10th ADB International Skills Forum: A New Era Digitalized and Climate-Resilient Human and Social Development

ADB organized the10th International Skills Forum, an innovative gathering of Asia-Pacific stakeholders and global experts focused on the transformative power of technology in education. The event explored vital themes like digital transformation, climate change, and interdisciplinary learning to forge innovative, skilled, and sustainable future.

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