ADB is committed to achieving a prosperous, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable Asia and the Pacific, while sustaining its efforts to eradicate extreme poverty.
Established in 1966, it is owned by 68 members—49 from the region.
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ADB supports projects in developing member countries that create economic and development impact, delivered through both public and private sector operations, advisory services, and knowledge support.
Shanti Jagannathan
Ms. Jagannathan works on ADB education sector policies and strategies and provides technical advice and support to ADB’s lending and non-lending education operations. She leads some of the knowledge initiatives and regional technical assistance programs in the education sector. Shanti has worked on policy research studies such as skills for greening economies and Asia’s knowledge-based economies and innovation. She has helped to establish the annual ADB International Skills Development Forum series. Shanti has also led the design of education sector projects for ADB funding in school education, skills development and post-quake school reconstruction in Nepal and Bhutan, and has supported education sector projects in Bangladesh and India. She has over a dozen publications arising from work in ADB. Prior to joining the ADB, Shanti worked with the European Union on development cooperation in South Asia, and with an economic research think tank in India.
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Textbook Policies in Asia: Development, Publishing, Printing, Distribution, and Future Implications
This comparative study provides an overview of the textbook production chain and suggests ways in which policy makers can make improvements.
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Education and Skills for Inclusive Growth, Green Jobs and the Greening of Economies in Asia–Case Study Summaries of India, Indonesia, Sri Lanka and Viet Nam
This book presents an overview of the main research findings and case studies concerning education and skills for inclusive growth, green jobs and the greening of economies.
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Skills for Competitiveness, Jobs, and Employability in Developing Asia-Pacific
This policy brief draws on presentations and discussions at the ADB International Skills Development Forum held in ADB headquarters in Manila in December 2012 forum.
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Skills Development: Promising Approaches in Developed Countries and Emerging Economies
This policy brief draws on presentations and discussions at the ADB International Skills Development Forum held in ADB headquarters in Manila in December 2012 forum.
The forum provided a platform to share the knowledge and experience of advanced countries in setting up successful skills development institutions. The experiences of Australia, Germany, the Republic of Korea, and Singapore were shared by leading practitioners and policy makers.
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Skills for Inclusive and Sustainable Growth in Developing Asia and the Pacific
Jobs and skills are pressing challenges for developing countries. Paradoxically, there is also a growing concern of skills mismatch. How do skills training systems support skills acquisition and continued upgrading? How does the education system interface and interact with labor markets and industries to coordinate skills development with changing industry needs? What are good practices and lessons from different countries and regions that can better inform skills development policy making?
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Powering a Learning Society During an Age of Disruption
This book presents contemporary perspectives on the importance of a learning society in supporting Asia and the Pacific’s development journey.
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Skills Development for Inclusive and Sustainable Growth in Developing Asia-Pacific
This book brings together views, perspectives, and insights from policy makers, practitioners, and leading experts on skills development for inclusive and sustainable growth.
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Universities of the Future Must Embrace Multi-Disciplinary Studies
Universities need to look beyond single-discipline learning and embrace knowledge that cuts across disciplines to resolve some daunting challenges. -
Four Ways Education Can Fight Climate Change
Education is a fundamental tool for advancing action on climate change, yet it has not been adequately tapped for its potential. -
How Post-Pandemic Education Systems Can Welcome Back International Students
Closed borders and health concerns halted international student mobility in 2020, but students are expected to return. Education policy makers need to be ready for a new type of international student that wants both physical and digital learning opportunities. -
For Southeast Asian Employers, the Fourth Industrial Revolution is a Chance to Create Jobs
Companies deploying Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies, and investing in reskilling and upskilling for digital occupations, are likely to recover faster from the impact of the pandemic.