I See Dead People
I see dead people. No, I don’t mean ghosts like the ones a young Haley Joel Osment could see in the 1999 hit film The Sixth Sense. I mean actual dead bodies. I see them all the time, victims of the seemingly lawless and definitely dangerous free-for-all that is driving on Cambodia’s national roads.
If Data is Not Wisdom, Then Non-Data Certainly is Not
Where hide the wise answers to questions vexing Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) policy makers and practitioners in developing countries today? They ask, for example: will benefits outweigh costs of building a National Qualifications Framework.
Impact Evaluations Crucial for Effective Public Policy
Asian countries are increasingly turning to investing in dedicated development programs rather than relying entirely on economic growth to deliver better social outcomes. Evaluations of their actual impact have not always accompanied such decision making, but where they have, it has made a key difference.
Improve Vocational Training to Boost IT Jobs in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka is making progress on improving public TVET, but IT courses have yet to generate the needed employment opportunities.
In Asia, Education is Key to Maintaining an Edge in Innovation
Compared to Latin America and other regions, Asia scores high on innovation. The reasons are complex but education is fundamental to the process.
In Pakistan, Direct Cash Payments to Families are Key to Helping More Girls Stay in School
Conditional cash transfer programs, in coordination with strategic policies, can improve the educational opportunities of millions of children in Pakistan, especially girls.
In Pakistan, Private Sector Partnerships are Key to Improving Education
Enrollment has improved greatly in Pakistan in recent decades but quality and equity still needs to be addressed. Partnering with private companies could speed the process.
Inadequate Learning, Loss of Earnings: The Staggering Cost of School Closures in Asia
If safe re-opening and remedial actions are not prioritized, Asia’s students will bear the long-term costs of this pandemic.
Is Asia Ready for Social Impact Bonds?
Raising finance for projects which are socially important but have little appeal to hard-nosed investors has been a major challenge for governments and donor agencies in the past. But now a new instrument has been developed which offers a fresh way forward—Social Impact Bonds.
It’s Time to Stem the Tide of Women’s Under-Employment
In Sri Lanka, efforts need to be made to promote science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education for girls to support their employment potential.