ADB Gender Month 2018 Celebration 1 to 31 March 2018 Philippines The dearth in women leaders is one of the main gender challenges in the Asia and Pacific region. The low representation of women in public and political spheres and processes has adverse consequences for both women as well as national development outcomes. This year, as ADB joins the international community in celebrating Gender Month, two distinguished speakers with leadership roles have been chosen to reflect on women’s leadership and how the participation of women leaders can significantly support economic growth and other social development objectives. Program and Learning Materials 08 March 2018 16 March 2018 Session / Activity Title Speaker(s) International Women's Day Breakfast Event Women in Decision-Making, The Pacific Island Challenge: A Samoan Story Fiame Naomi Mataafa, Deputy Prime Minister of Samoa, talked about how women leaders can promote positive change in their communities and in society … Fiame Naomi Mataafa Session / Activity Title Speaker(s) Gender Month Distinguished Speaker's Keynote Address Breaking the Glass Ceilings: Reflections on the Future of Women's Leadership Helen Clark: Breaking through glass ceilings is important, and women’s leadership matters Former New Zealand Prime Minister and UNDP Administrator… Helen Clark Disclaimer The views expressed on this website are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views and policies of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) or its Board of Governors or the governments they represent. ADB does not guarantee the accuracy of the data included in this publication and accepts no responsibility for any consequence of their use. By making any designation of or reference to a particular territory or geographic area, or by using the term “country” in this document, ADB does not intend to make any judgments as to the legal or other status of any territory or area. Event Coordinator/s Keiko Nowacka Delphine Roch Related Full Agenda ADB Organizer/s Gender Equality Division Budget, Personnel, and Management Systems Department Topics Gender Equality Governance and Public Sector Management