September 30, 2008 15:00 - 16:30 (Seoul)
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“I believe in the market economy, but not a breakaway market economy. The government has to play a role in monitoring it”.
Credited with leading his country back to economic health from the brink of bankruptcy 10 years ago, former South Korean President Kim Dae-jung offered his views on the current financial crisis engulfing the United States. With nearly 200 young professionals from 12 Asia Pacific countries tuning in, “the size is different, but the nature is the same” noted Kim, and suggested that the US might find it useful to examine the Korean approach to recovery.
Kim spoke via videoconference from the GDLN affiliate in Seoul, the Korea Development Institute, as the featured speaker for the third session of “Catalysts of Change”. Organized by GDLN Asia Pacific (Global Development Learning Network), ASEAN (Association of South East Asian Nations) and the World Bank, the session was moderated by World Bank Regional Communications Manager Peter Stephens.
This session is part of a larger program. For more information see CATALYSTS OF CHANGE: An Open Dialogue with the Legendary Leaders of Asia OVERVIEW
Wednesday, June 25, 2008 18:00 - 20:00 (Japan time)
Inaugural Event
To kick-start a new program created by the TDLC which encourages artists to collaborate with orphans in Africa via the GDLN, an inaugural event will be held to provide insight on the role of art in development.Tatsuo Miyajima, internationally acclaimed contemporary artist, will talk about how art can be used to help resolve global issues. Ambassador Wasswa Biriggwa of the Embassy of Republic of Uganda, will open the event and give a presentation on the situation in Uganda.
Admission free. Interpretation will be provided. To register, please specify “June 25th VC event” and send your name, organization and contact details.
Monday, May 26, 2008 An archived version of the webcast is available for view.
The children of today are the leaders of tomorrow.
The World Bank Tokyo Office, Tokyo Development Learning Center (TDLC) and UNICEF will initiate a Youth Dialogue via videoconference on the occasion of TICAD IV (Tokyo International Conference on African Development) to encourage the younger generation from Asian and African countries to add their voice to this important process.
Session 1: Wednesday, April 30, 2008
9:30 - 17:30 (Mongolia time)
10:30 - 18:30 (Japan time)
Session 2: Thursday, May 22, 2008
9:30 - 17:30 (Mongolia time)
10:30 - 18:30 (Japan time)
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The TDLC and Kitasato University have teamed up to launch an ambitious blended learning program to train mother and child health care specialists in Mongolia.
Working with the Mongolian Nursing Association, local practitioners will participate in lectures via GDLN videoconference, fieldwork, and create a new textbook based on course material to meet local needs. A Mongolian version of the mother and child handbooks that are popularly used in Japan will also be created for public use.
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Friday, April 18 2008 16:00 - 19:00 (Tokyo) Module 4
Instructional Design for Project Learning and Theme-based Sharing
Based on our experience organizing KIDS INITIATIVE, a multicultural education program for children incorporating videoconference, the TDLC developed a Teachers Training Course complete with tool kit to help instructors guide children plan and deliver a successful KIDS session. An advisory group of experts participated in the process by providing input, both in Japan and the Asia Pacific region.
The Teachers Training Course, consisting of 5 three-hour modules, began on December 15, 2007 and is conducted by Dr.Christopher Tan, an international expert on education utilizing IT.
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This session is part of a larger program. For more information see Training Course for Teachers
With the advancement of globalization, it is becoming increasingly important for children to deepen their awareness of different cultures and global issues.
TDLC is proud to offer its “Kids & Youth Initiative” to help to promote multicultural exchange among the younger generation.
Supported by the Global Development Learning Network (GDLN), the distance learning network of the World Bank, the program nurtures cross-cultural exchange between children in different countries and regions, through videoconferencing and ICT.
This session is part of a larger program. For more information see Kids & Youth Initative Programs
February 1, 2008
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Former President of the Republic of the Philippines Fidel V. Ramos engaged in a discussion with young leaders from 12 countries in the Asia Pacific region for the second session of “Catalysts of Change: An Open Dialogue with the Legendary Leaders of Asia”. Speaking via videoconference from the GDLN affiliate in Manila, the Asian Institute of Management (AIM), Mr. Ramos fielded questions for over 2 hours with humor, sharing anecdotes and wisdom on issues ranging from empowering young people, resolving insurgencies to the future direction of ASEAN.
Of the legendary leaders of Asia, Ramos commented, “They have the gratitude of the people because the record shows they were able to reduce poverty, and they are still doing their best to help. This is the attitude that I have taken as well”. “We may be ex-Prime Minister, ex-President ….but we may be more attractive because now we are ex-rated” he joked.
The interview was conducted by World Bank East Asia and Pacific Communications Manager, Peter Stephens, and the session was webcast (view archive here) live.
This session is part of a larger program. For more information see CATALYSTS OF CHANGE: An Open Dialogue with the Legendary Leaders of Asia OVERVIEW
December 20/21, 2007
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Catalysts of Change – An Open Dialogue with the Legendary Leaders of Asia” opened on December 20/21, 2007 with an overview of the region’s record given by ASEAN Secretary General Ong Keng Yong and World Bank East Asia Pacific Regional Vice President Jim Adams. The session was moderated by Peter Stephens, World Bank East Asia Pacific Communication Manager.
Organized by the World Bank East Asia Pacific region, ASEAN Secretariat and GDLN Asia Pacific, “Catalysts” is a unique effort to capture the knowledge that senior leaders in the region possess in ways that can inform and guide the leaders of tomorrow. Through videoconference sessions running through 2008, in-depth discussions will be held with leaders that played a central role in this period.
Over 300 young professionals from 12 countries across the Asia Pacific, connecting 19 sites through the GDLN participated and engaged in a Q&A session to analyze and apply lessons learned to their own work today.
This session is part of a larger program. For more information see CATALYSTS OF CHANGE: An Open Dialogue with the Legendary Leaders of Asia OVERVIEW
December 5 - 8, 2006
Reflecting the dynamic character of the region, Asia Pacific GDLN Distance Learning Centers (DLCs) have continued to expand since 2000, adding new Centers, staff and activities. To maximize the effectiveness of this growing network, a training program was held by GDLN AP and the TDLC from December 5 – 8, 2006 at the Australian National University in Canberra.
December 12th, 2006
Mr.Drew Stewart, World Bank Institute Multimedia Center Interactive Television Producer, conducted a Videoconferencing Seminar titled“Working in Front of the Camera: How to Moderate and Present in Formal Videoconference” on November 16, 2006. Connecting to JICA offices in Tokyo and Osaka from the TDLC studio, Mr.Stewart gave advice to moderators and presenters on conducting a more effective session, finishing with a mock videoconference.
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