Yumiko Yamakawa
Senior Education Specialist, Human and Social Development Sector Office, Sectors Group, Asian Development Bank

Yumiko Yamakawa's areas of expertise include education and skills development sector planning, education system strengthening, and education financing. She obtained a Master of Education and Development from the University of East Anglia, United Kingdom. She has worked for Japan International Cooperation Agency, UNICEF, World Bank, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Japan.

Case Study

After years of education reforms, Cambodia focuses on preparing workers for higher-level technical roles in a bid to become more globally competitive.