Anticipating and Preparing for Emerging Skills and Jobs

Anticipating and Preparing for Emerging Skills and Jobs
Author: Brajesh Panth
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 351
Release: 2020-11-02
Genre: Education
ISBN: 9811570183

This open access book analyzes the main drivers that are influencing the dramatic evolution of work in Asia and the Pacific and identifies the implications for education and training in the region. It also assesses how education and training philosophies, curricula, and pedagogy can be reshaped to produce workers with the skills required to meet the emerging demands of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. The book’s 40 articles cover a wide range of topics and reflect the diverse perspectives of the eminent policy makers, practitioners, and researchers who authored them. To maximize its potential impact, this Springer-Asian Development Bank co-publication has been made available as open access.

Khosana

Khosana
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Total Pages: 172
Release: 2000
Genre: Southeast Asia
ISBN:

Promoting Information and Communication Technology in ADB Operations

Promoting Information and Communication Technology in ADB Operations
Author: Asian Development Bank
Publisher: Asian Development Bank
Total Pages: 150
Release: 2014-09-01
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9292546090

Rapid advances in information and communication technology (ICT) continue to create tremendous opportunities for economic and social gains in the world's poorest areas. A key infrastructure of knowledge-based economies. ICT is a driving force for rapidly growing new sectors. The Strategy 2020 of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) reinforces the importance of drawing on ICT to enhance development in Asia and the Pacific. In line with Strategy 2020, ADB's 2013 ICT for Development Strategy and with the support of the Republic of Korea's e-Asia and Knowledge Partnership Fund (EAKPF), this study examines and identifies opportunities for promoting ICT in ADB operations.

Philippines: Urban Sector Assessment, Strategy, and Road Map

Philippines: Urban Sector Assessment, Strategy, and Road Map
Author: Asian Development Bank
Publisher: Asian Development Bank
Total Pages: 109
Release: 2012-05-01
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 9290927232

This publication documents the current assessment and strategic investment priorities of the Government of the Philippines and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) in the country's urban sector. It highlights sector performance, priority development constraints, government plans and strategies, past ADB support and experience, support of other development partners, and future ADB support strategy. The road map covers four main support areas: (i) preparation of a loan for the Philippine Solid Waste Management Sector Project in 2012 or 2013; (ii) future technical assistance (TA) and lending activities---to be discussed with the government---that may include a sector project for markets and transport terminals, which could further include land and sea transport facilities; (iii) projects of the Urban Development and Water Division of ADB's Southeast Asia Department, which may support flood control and the efforts of communities to mitigate the effects of climate change; and further (iv) stand-alone policy and advisory TA or capacity development TA, to promote performance-oriented governance and overall strengthening of urban sector agencies, depending on requests from the government.