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Shanti Jagannathan Director, Human and Social Development Sector Office, Sectors Group, Asian Development Bank
Shanti Jagannathan has over 30 years of experience in international cooperation programs in education reforms. She leads ADB-wide work on education policy and strategy and collaborates with other sector offices on knowledge solutions and operations support. Her expertise includes policy research on climate change and education, skills for creative industries, skills for green and knowledge-based economies, and industry 4.0's impact on skills and jobs. She has worked with the European Commission and the Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations.
Policy reforms critical to building resilience include revamping teacher training and improving quality, relevance, and inclusion in the education sector.
The right textbook policy and practice can help raise the quality of education and address learning gaps.
Significant changes in education and skills development help develop knowledge economies that drive long-term growth.