Sungsup Ra
Visiting Professor, KDI School of Public Policy and Management and Shorenstein Asia-Pacific Research Center, Stanford University

Sungsup Ra teaches and advises on development issues. Before joining KDI 2024, he was Deputy Director General and Deputy Group Chief of the Sectors Group at Asian Development Bank.

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Why Agricultural Education Investment is Critical for Global Food Security

Green Revolution 2.0 requires cultivating a new generation of innovators, scientists, policymakers, and agro-entrepreneurs.

   Agriculture and natural resources; Climate change; Education
   SDG: Goal 2: Zero Hunger; Goal 4: Quality Education; Goal 13: Climate Action
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Five Ways to Use Information and Communication Technology for Education

For best results, train the teachers, involve private companies, and share best practices with other school systems.

   Education; Information and communications technology
   SDG: Goal 4: Quality Education; Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals
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How to Upgrade Asia's Skill Set

The basic education and skill set that powered "Factory Asia" needs realignment if Asia is to continue its upward trajectory.

   Education
   SDG: Goal 4: Quality Education; Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth