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.
Brajesh Panth
Mr. Panth coordinates ADB's strategic support for Asia and the Pacific region's education sector development. He provides technical advice on ADB's strategies for new business opportunities, portfolio management, and mentors education sector project teams in designing and implementing innovative education projects. Before moving to the Sustainable Development and Climate Change Department, he worked in Central Asia and South Asia Departments including in the Bangladesh Resident Mission in processing, administering and coordinating education projects and technical assistance projects and in managing knowledge products. Mr. Panth brought a wealth of experience from World Bank where he supervised operations in the areas of education and functioned as the main advisor on the education sector in Nepal responsible for administering programs at all levels of education.
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Foundational (K-12) Education System: Navigating 21st Century Challenges
This publication highlights the need for the foundational education sector (kindergarten to grade 12, or K-12) to adapt to emerging challenges and explores ways of doing so. It is copublished with Queensland University of Technology.
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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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Anticipating and Preparing for Emerging Skills and Jobs: Key Issues, Concerns, and Prospects
This book contains a compilation of articles covering diverse perspectives on the dramatic evolution of work in Asia and the Pacific as well as the implications of the Fourth Industrial Revolution on skills and workforce development.
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Teacher Quality is the Key to Improving Education in Asia and the Pacific
Teachers are a key element of addressing the ongoing education crisis in Asia and the Pacific. Fully supporting educators now will pay off generously over the long term. -
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To Make the Transition to Digital Learning, Start with Teachers
Teachers need to be provided the tools and training to successfully lead students into making the jump to effective digital learning. -
Blending Education and Technology to Help Schools Through the Pandemic
Here are five key areas where EdTech solutions can help countries transition their short-term education solutions to the medium and long-term.
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ADB Calls for Far-Reaching Reforms to Build Resilient Education Systems Amid COVID-19
Governments and stakeholders in Asia and the Pacific should initiate far-reaching reforms to strengthen the resilience of education and training systems as they deal with the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new guidance note from ADB.
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Rethink Education to Prepare Developing Asia for the Future of Jobs and Skills — ADB Book
As technological change and automation increasingly disrupt many aspects of daily life, developing economies in Asia and the Pacific must rethink education and training to ensure students have the right skills for the jobs of the future...