International Cooperation in HRD for Realizing Inclusive Growth
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The International Cooperation in Human Resources Development for Realizing "Inclusive Growth" Forum was held from November 17 through 19, 2010 as part of the APEC Forum on Human Resources Development. Since 1996, the annual APEC Forum on Human Resources Development has been implemented. This year, it was jointly hosted by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare and the Association for Overseas Technical Scholarship as a cooperative project by the Labour and Social Protection Network and the Human Resources Development Working Group of APEC. These fora contribute to the APEC and HRDWG priority area of CTE/TVET. Representatives from APEC economies who mainly work in policymaking in occupational skills development attended this event. The resources of this forum can be found below.
Resources from other fora:
2012 Forum: Vocational Training for the Socially Vulnerable toward Income Generating Activities
2009 Forum: The Implementing TVET Programs amid the Financial Crisis
2008 Forum: The Role of TVET Providers in Training for Employees
2007 Forum: Sustainable Career Development throughout Working Life
2006 Forum: Increasingly Vital Role of Enterprises on Human Resource Development
2005 Forum: Vocational Education and Training (VET) for the Youth
2010 Symposium Resources
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Keynote Speech 1: JICA's Approach on Human Resource Development |
Ms. Mitsuko Kumagai, Deputy Director General, and Group Director for Higher Education and Social Security Group, Human Development Department, Japan International Cooperation Agency, Japan |
Opening Keynote Speech
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Keynote Speech 2: Report on Technical Cooperation by an Expert |
Mr. Raimei Nakano, Technical Advisor, Overseas Vocational Training Association (OVTA), Japan |
Opening Keynote Speech 2
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Dr. Younghwan Kim, President, Institute of APEC Collaborative Education |
Speech (Recorded) | |
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Mr. Michael Fong, Education Research Analyst, Department of Education |
This report focuses on four case studies which offer insights into different models of career training and workforce development that improve the opportunities for inclusive growth. | |
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Philippines Report: International Cooperation in HRD for Realizing Inclusive Growth |
Ms. Rebecca Jayme Calzado, Assistant Secretary, Department of Labor and Employment |
This report focuses on the programme profile and assessment of three cooperative programme: 1) The Seminar-Workshop to Develop a Framework on Mentoring/Coaching Out-Of-School Youth on Entrepreneurship, 2) The Workshop on Comparability of Qualifications in the Health Sector within the APEC Region, 3) The Comparability and Benchmarking of Competencies and Qualification Frameworks in APEC Region.
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Ms. Panida Thanaporn, Director, Division of Workforce and Entrepreneur Development Promotion, Department of Skill Development, Ministry of Labour |
This report outlines the roles of Department of Skill Development (DSD), Ministry of Labour and the Ubonratchathani Skill Development Institute (UBISD).
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Mr. Daniel Eduardo Torres Castro, General Directorate, Micro and Small Enterprises and Cooperatives, Ministry of Production |
The first part presents an overview of the Peru's economy in the recent years and the role of the Micro and Small Enterprises and Cooperatives in the economy growth. The second part shows an overview of the programs that the Peruvian Government and the Ministry of Production implement to increase the competitiveness and productivity of micro and small enterprises.
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Prof. Dr. Mac Van Tien, Director, Research Institute for Vocational Training, General Department of Vocational Training, Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs |
This report addresses the analysis of cooperation programmes for HRD including the vocational training field and the TVET system.
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Thailand Report 2: |
Mr. Kovit Buraphatanin, Advisor to the Director-General, Ministry of Labour |
The Report A focuses on a case study of establishment and activities of Industrial Rehabilitation Center in Thailand.
The Report B refers to proposed programs of workplace learning and the climate changes and its impacts on employment
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Ms. Kathryn Ann Shugg, Branch Manager, Foundation Skills and Pathways Branch, Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations |
Improving foundation skills is regarded by the Australian Government as a key strategy for ensuring that the benefits of economic growth following the Global Financial Crisis are evenly shared and is vital in achieving its Productivity and Skills, and Social Inclusion Agendas.
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Ms. Misook Lee, Manager, International Cooperation Team, Human Resource Development Service of Korea |
This report highlights three major international cooperation programs in HRD: 1) APEC Advanced Vocational Training Program, 2) ILO-Korea Partnership program for Lao PDR (Consultancy Work), 3) Special Workshop for Policy Makers in HRD.
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Japan Report: Japanese International Cooperation on Human Resources Development |
Mr. Shinichi Ozawa, Director, Overseas Cooperation Division, Human Resources Development Bureau, Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare |
This report focuses on four different groups of international cooperation, history, activities, proposals for better cooperation towards inclusive growth.
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Dr. Fong Aik Meng, Senior Consultant, Nanyang Polytechnic International |
This report elaborates on the Japan Singapore Training Center (JSTC) and its developments as a stirring instance of inclusive growth that Japan and Singapore experienced.
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Malaysia Report: A Paradigm Shift "Way forward to a First-World Talent Base" |
Ms. Sandra Chng Zhia Liin, Assistant Secretary, Labour Policy Division, Ministry of Human Resources |
Malaysia is aiming at achieving a first-world talent base and will undertake a complete reform across the entire life-cycle of human capital development, from upgrading early childhood education right through to up skilling the existing adult workforce.
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Papua New Guinea Report: Economic Increase Growth for Papua New Guinea |
Mr. Steven Tiptip Wak, Director, Department of Foreign Affairs & Trade |
All sectors ought to give priority to train the human resource to increase their skills and knowledge to participate in the economic development of the country.
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Mr. Jose Ricardo Fernandez Candia, General Director, Secretary of Labour and Social Welfare |
The government of Mexico has undertaken a series of strategic actions to promote and support capacity development, innovation, school-industry cooperation and employment.
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