Key Note Address- Can Kerala Converge as the Skill Capital of the World ?

Time: August 29, 2025 at 12:00 PM - 12:15 PM
Venues: Venue 1 - Centre Stage Format: Key Note Address

Kerala’s high literacy rate, robust public systems, and global human capital make it uniquely positioned to lead the global skilling agenda. The talk will reflect on Kerala’s strengths in education, health, and governance, and how these can be strategically leveraged to transform the state into a global talent hub. The talk will explore how Kerala can align with emerging global workforce trends, address structural challenges in employability, and create scalable, inclusive skill pathways for the future. As the world seeks adaptable and digitally enabled talent, this session aims to envision Kerala as a trusted source of skilled professionals—locally rooted and globally relevant.

Speakers

Santhosh Mathew

Country Lead Public Policy and Finance, Gates Foundation