Meekyung Shin
Education Specialist, Human and Social Development Sector Office, Sectors Group, Asian Development Bank

Meekyung Shin specializes secondary education policies, Higher Education Innovation, and equity. She has participated in research and provided consulting services on innovative projects in the field of higher education. She is currently working on support projects to strengthen the educational capacity of medical and nursing schools in developing countries.

Insight

Avoiding the Middle-Income Trap Through Investments in Universal Secondary Education

The secondary education sector can benefit from government support for private schools and vocational schools.

   Korea, Republic of; Capacity development; Education
   SDG: Goal 4: Quality Education; Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth; Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities
Policy Brief

Reduce the Learning Gap through Targeted Support for Underachieving Students

Lessons from the Republic of Korea’s basic skills guarantee policy show how adaptive testing and guidance can ensure learning continuity amid COVID-19.

   Korea, Republic of; Capacity development; Education; Governance and public sector management
   SDG: Goal 4: Quality Education
Summary

Ways to Support a Strong Teaching Workforce in Education and Training

Teachers need to continuously hone their competencies to help students adapt to the changing needs of the times.

   Africa; Bangladesh; Hong Kong, China; Korea, Republic of; Papua New Guinea; Philippines; Singapore; Timor-Leste; Viet Nam; Capacity development; Education
   SDG: Goal 4: Quality Education; Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth