The Republic of Skill

The Republic of Skill
Author:
Publisher: BRILL
Total Pages: 359
Release: 2022-08-15
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9004513256

Mobile artisans, male and female, were responsible for many innovations and new consumer products. This book asks why, and shows the importance of collective traditions of migration, of the experience of mobility, and of the encounter with new places.

Promoting Digital Business Skills in the Republic of Moldova

Promoting Digital Business Skills in the Republic of Moldova
Author: OECD
Publisher: OECD Publishing
Total Pages: 81
Release: 2023-06-19
Genre:
ISBN: 9264729836

The Republic of Moldova has made digitalisation a policy priority. The country is currently preparing its Digital Transformation Strategy 2023-30, which will emphasise digital literacy, as well as digital business skills, with a view to improving private sector competitiveness.

The Transfer of Cognitive Skill

The Transfer of Cognitive Skill
Author: Mark K. Singley
Publisher: Harvard University Press
Total Pages: 330
Release: 1989
Genre: Education
ISBN: 9780674903401

The issue of the transfer of learning from one domain to another is a classic problem in psychology and an educational question of great importance, which this book sets out to solve through a theory of transfer based on a comprehensive theory of skill acquisition.

Harnessing the Fourth Industrial Revolution through Skills Development in High-Growth Industries in Central and West Asia

Harnessing the Fourth Industrial Revolution through Skills Development in High-Growth Industries in Central and West Asia
Author: Asian Development Bank
Publisher: Asian Development Bank
Total Pages: 127
Release: 2023-05-01
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 929270141X

Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) technologies have brought about unprecedented changes to labor markets, and the coronavirus disease further hastened digital transformations. While the application of 4IR technologies spell opportunities for productivity growth and income gains, they also create challenges, including job losses. Investing in skills for 4IR and incorporating 4IR technologies in the delivery of training can smoothen the transition to 4IR workplaces. To provide insights on the opportunities of 4IR, studies were undertaken in three countries—Azerbaijan, Pakistan, and Uzbekistan. This report synthesizes findings and analysis from the three studies, drawn from (i) surveys of employers and training institutions, (ii) data collected from selected job portals in the three countries, and (iii) review of policies and strategies relating to 4IR. It lays out policy directions and actions to harness the benefits of 4IR for growth, employment, and inclusive development.

Skill in Ancient Ethics

Skill in Ancient Ethics
Author: Tom Angier
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages: 392
Release: 2021-09-23
Genre: Philosophy
ISBN: 1350104337

Illustrating the centrality of skill within ancient ethics, including Socrates' search for expertise in virtue, the Republic's 'craft of justice', Aristotle's delineation of the politike techne, the Stoics' 'art of life' and ancient Chinese ethics, this collection shows how skill has been an ethical touchstone from the beginning of philosophical thought. Divided into six sections – on Plato, Aristotle, the Stoics, Mencius and Xunzi, the Mohists and Zhuangzi, and comparative perspectives – world-leading philosophers explore the significance of skill according to traditional figures, as well as lesser-known philosophers such as Carneades and Antipater, and texts such as the Zhuangzi. In doing so, the seventeen contributors illustrate how skill, expertise and 'know how' are essential to and foundational within ancient ethical thought. As the first collection to foreground skill as central to ancient Greek, Roman and Chinese ethics, this is an essential resource for anyone interested in the value of cross-cultural philosophy today.

Getting Skills Right: Skills for Jobs Indicators

Getting Skills Right: Skills for Jobs Indicators
Author: OECD
Publisher: OECD Publishing
Total Pages: 114
Release: 2017-07-10
Genre:
ISBN: 9264277870

This report describes the construction of the database of skill needs indicators, i.e. the OECD Skills for Jobs Database, and presents initial results and analysis.

Harnessing the Fourth Industrial Revolution through Skills Development in High-Growth Industries in Central and West Asia—Pakistan

Harnessing the Fourth Industrial Revolution through Skills Development in High-Growth Industries in Central and West Asia—Pakistan
Author: Asian Development Bank
Publisher: Asian Development Bank
Total Pages: 147
Release: 2023-05-01
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9292701355

Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) technologies have brought about unprecedented changes to labor markets, and the coronavirus disease further hastened digital transformations. While the application of 4IR technologies spell opportunities for productivity growth and income gains, they also create challenges, including job losses. Investing in skills for 4IR and incorporating 4IR technologies in the delivery of training can smoothen the transition to 4IR workplaces. To provide insights on the opportunities of 4IR, studies were undertaken in three countries—Azerbaijan, Pakistan, and Uzbekistan. This report, focusing on Pakistan, presents evidence from surveys of employers and training institutions, as well as an analysis of job portals for the agro-processing and transportation and storage sectors. It lays out policy directions and actions to harness the benefits of 4IR for growth, employment, and inclusive development.

Getting Skills Right: Italy

Getting Skills Right: Italy
Author: OECD
Publisher: OECD Publishing
Total Pages: 171
Release: 2017-12-15
Genre:
ISBN: 926427863X

This report identifies effective strategies to tackle skills imbalances in Italy.

OECD Skills Studies Technical Support for the Development of a National Skills Strategy for the Republic of Bulgaria

OECD Skills Studies Technical Support for the Development of a National Skills Strategy for the Republic of Bulgaria
Author: OECD
Publisher: OECD Publishing
Total Pages: 180
Release: 2024-10-29
Genre:
ISBN: 9264661859

This report, developed with financial assistance from the European Union under the Technical Support Instrument supports Bulgaria's development of a comprehensive national skills strategy. It identifies key skills objectives, outlines actionable steps for policy implementation, and provides a framework for monitoring progress. Through this strategic guidance, the report aims to foster a more resilient, and future-ready skills system in Bulgaria.