Strategic Framework and Action Plan for Human Resource Development in the Greater Mekong Subregion (2013–2017)

Download or read book Strategic Framework and Action Plan for Human Resource Development in the Greater Mekong Subregion (2013–2017) written by Asian Development Bank and published by Asian Development Bank. This book was released on 2013-10-01 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Greater Mekong Subregion Human Resource Development Strategic Framework and Action Plan (2013–2017) reflects changing circumstances, including the development of the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) economic corridors as an important GMS priority. The goal of the human resource development strategy is to foster sustainable subregional human resource development, thereby contributing to increased subregional competitiveness, connectivity, and community. This document outlines the GMS human resource development strategy that will be implemented through the following---developing capacity in the economic corridors; cooperating in technical and vocational education and training; cooperating in higher education and research; addressing regional health issues; facilitating safe cross-border labor migration; mitigating social costs in the economic corridors; and strengthening institutions and mechanisms for GMS human resource development cooperation.