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.
Jouko E. Sarvi
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Challenges and Opportunities in Teacher Education Reforms
This brief draws on lessons from Finland, Singapore, Sri Lanka, and Uzbekistan to explore how governments can strengthen training and continuous professional development for teachers to boost their skills and improve student learning outcomes. -
Innovations in Knowledge and Learning: Postsecondary Education Reform to Support Employment and Inclusive Growth
As demand for postsecondary education increases and more nontraditional service providers emerge, education service delivery also needs to evolve.
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Transitions to K–12 Education Systems: Experiences from Five Case Countries
Preparing and implementing a K–12 transition absorbs considerable financial and human resources. It follows that the reasons for restructuring must be compelling.
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Innovations in Knowledge and Learning for Competitive Higher Education in Asia and the Pacific
Competitive advantage in a knowledge economy is dependent on the ability to innovate and create new knowledge products and services, and to find innovative applications for them.
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Integrated Information and Communication Technology Strategies for Competitive Higher Education in Asia and the Pacific
Early adoption of information and communication technology (ICT) can allow developing countries in Asia and the Pacific to move from labor-intensive, natural resources-based to knowledge-based economies.
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K-12 Transitions: Approaches and Lessons Learned
Preparing and executing a transition to K–12 requires political commitment and financial investment as well as enough human resources capable of planning, developing, implementing, and sustaining a complex reform.
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Public–Private Partnerships in Information and Communication Technology for Education
A study of how PPPs have been employed by ADB developing member countries in Asia and the Pacific identified seven initiatives that adopted the underlying principles of PPP in developing and delivering ICT for education services.
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Open Educational Resources: Enhancing Education Provision and Practice
Open educational resources made their appearance in early 2002 as a promising tool for enhancing the quality of and access to education and were perceived to have the potential to reduce costs by reusing learning materials.
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A New Start for Afghanistan's Education Sector
This book reports that education is a key ingredient in rebuilding Afghanistan, igniting progress in all other development sectors.
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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.