The first comprehensive analysis of the region since ”The East Asian Miracle” in 1993, the World Bank will soon launch a new report "An East Asian Renaissance: Ideas for Economic Growth". Lead authors Dr. Homi Kharas and Dr. Indermit Gill will present their findings at a seminar hosted by the TDLC.
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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 Kids Go Multicultural via GDLN
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An archived version of the webcast is available for view.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:
Success Factors for Road Management Systems
Session 2:
Data Collection Technologies for Road Management
Most road agencies use road management systems to effectively manage their transport infrastructure. The World Bank has recently undertaken two international projects to help agencies to improve the effectiveness of their road management. This inter-regional distance learning seminar, delivered via the GDLN, aims to to share the findings from these projects. The seminar will allow governments, consultants, technical agencies, academia and others interested in infrastructure management from around the world …
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Thursday, March 13, 2008 16:00 - 17:30
Keynote speaker: Ms. Sarah Cliffe, Director for Strategy and Operations, East Asia and Pacific Region, The World Bank.
Professor Juichi Inada of Senshu University and other Japanese specialists in this field will also share their perspectives.
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 11, 2007 13:00 - 15:00 (JST)
As ASEAN heads toward the establishment of an Economic Community (AEC) by 2015, a new book “Brick by Brick The Building of an ASEAN Economic Community” which brings together authoritative studies on key issues and challenges will be launched on December 11, 2007 via a videoconference seminar sponsored by The Australian Agency for International Development (AusAid) and The ASEAN Secretariat.
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