Roadmap for human resource dev’t launched
In a virtual high-level conference last 16 September chaired by Vietnam, labor and education ministers of ASEAN member states launched the roadmap of the ASEAN Declaration on Human Resources Development for the Changing World of Work, adopted during the 36th ASEAN Summit in June 2020.
The declaration states concrete strategies and actions expected to guide ASEAN sectoral bodies on labor, education and relevant stakeholders with regards to their cooperation and coordination for the next decade to build a resilient, adaptable and future-ready human resources.
ASEAN Secretary-General Dato Lim Jock Hoi said, “The adoption and launching of the Roadmap today is quite timely as its identified outcomes and strategies provide guidance on how ASEAN can shape the direction of human resource policies that will prepare our workforce to be resilient and future ready.” Aside from responding to the changing world of work due to technology and demographic transition, the roadmap also addresses the promotion of IT infrastructure, innovation and use of technology in teaching and learning approaches. Witnessed by over 100 local participants in Ha Noi, the launching was attended by representatives of relevant ASEAN sectoral bodies, Embassies, ASEAN Dialogue Partners, academia, private sector, employers’ association, trade union, UN Agencies, international organisations and other stakeholders.
The ASEAN Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Council was also simultaneously launched during the conference. Comprised of 39 member officials, the Council is chaired by the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority of the Philippines for 2020-2022.