Asia Women Leaders Program 2016
The Asia Women Leaders Program (AWLP) aims to address significant gaps in women’s leadership in the Asia and Pacific region. The program targets senior women government officials who are in positions to influence their country’s public finance, policies and services and provides leadership capacity development strengthening their knowledge, skills, networks and confidence. Eminent women leaders from government, private sector, and civil society in Asia shared their experiences and insights and mentored the participants.
Date | Session / Activity | Presentation Material | Speaker(s) |
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18 Oct 2016 | Inaugural Session | Welcome and Introductions | Sonomi Tanaka |
18 Oct 2016 | Inaugural Session | Opening Remarks from ADB | Deborah Stokes |
18 Oct 2016 | Inaugural Session | Leading the Gender Equality Agenda in the Philippines [Slides] [Multimedia] The pursuit of gender equality is complex and challenging. This presentation looks into the context of pushing for gender equality in the Philippines, ... | Emmeline Verzosa |
18 Oct 2016 | Inaugural Session | Plenary Q&A and Discussion | |
18 Oct 2016 | Inaugural Session | Why Gender Equality and Women's Leadership Matter in Development of Asia Pacific: Where are the Women? [Slides] [Multimedia] Progress on gender equality is fundamental for realizing human rights for all and achieving sustainable, equitable, and inclusive societies. Wenny Kasuma... | Wenny Kusuma |
18 Oct 2016 | Inaugural Session | Plenary Q&A and Discussion | |
18 Oct 2016 | Inaugural Session | Program Overview and Expectations | Tülin Akin Pulley |
18 Oct 2016 | Session 1 - Challenges and Opportunities on Pathways to Leadership: Personal Journeys and Building Alliances, Networks and Coalitions | Protecting Women’s Rights and Promoting Gender Justice in Nepal | Mohna Ansari |
18 Oct 2016 | Session 1 - Challenges and Opportunities on Pathways to Leadership: Personal Journeys and Building Alliances, Networks and Coalitions | Plenary Q&A and Discussion | |
18 Oct 2016 | Session 1 - Challenges and Opportunities on Pathways to Leadership: Personal Journeys and Building Alliances, Networks and Coalitions | Strengthening Women's Pathways to Become Economic and Social Agents of Change in Pakistan [Slides] [Multimedia] Challenges to gender equality and women's rights continue to thrive in many parts of the world. In this presentation, Roshen Zafar, founder of Kash Foundation... | Roshaneh Zafar |
18 Oct 2016 | Session 1 - Challenges and Opportunities on Pathways to Leadership: Personal Journeys and Building Alliances, Networks and Coalitions | Plenary Q&A and Discussion | |
18 Oct 2016 | Session 1 - Challenges and Opportunities on Pathways to Leadership: Personal Journeys and Building Alliances, Networks and Coalitions | Group Discussion: Building Alliances, Networks and Coalitions | |
18 Oct 2016 | Session 1 - Challenges and Opportunities on Pathways to Leadership: Personal Journeys and Building Alliances, Networks and Coalitions | Group Reporting and Roundtable Discussion |
Date | Session / Activity | Presentation Material | Speaker(s) |
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19 Oct 2016 | Leading Indonesian and Global Platforms for Sustainable Development | Erna Witoelar | |
19 Oct 2016 | Plenary Q&A and Discussion | ||
19 Oct 2016 | Session 2 - Communication Skills for Leaders: How to Speak with Authority, Confidence, and Clarity | Speaking with Authority | Tim Ward and Teresa Erickson |
19 Oct 2016 | Session 2 - Communication Skills for Leaders: How to Speak with Authority, Confidence, and Clarity | Communicating with Clarity | Tim Ward and Teresa Erickson |
19 Oct 2016 | Session 2 - Communication Skills for Leaders: How to Speak with Authority, Confidence, and Clarity | Practicing Leadership and Communication Skills | Tim Ward and Teresa Erickson |
19 Oct 2016 | Session 2 - Communication Skills for Leaders: How to Speak with Authority, Confidence, and Clarity | Authoritative Communications Practice | |
19 Oct 2016 | Session 2 - Communication Skills for Leaders: How to Speak with Authority, Confidence, and Clarity | Open Discussion | |
19 Oct 2016 | Session 2 - Communication Skills for Leaders: How to Speak with Authority, Confidence, and Clarity | Raising Women’s Voice in National Government and Politics in Mongolia | Oyun Sanjaasuren |
19 Oct 2016 | Session 2 - Communication Skills for Leaders: How to Speak with Authority, Confidence, and Clarity | Plenary Q&A and Discussion |
Date | Session / Activity | Presentation Material | Speaker(s) |
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21 Oct 2016 | Women Power for Good [Slides] [Multimedia] How can women empower herself and her community? ECHOstore Sustainable Lifestyle Founder Chit Juan shares her journey on promoting sustainability in the... | Pacita Juan | |
21 Oct 2016 | Plenary Q&A and Discussion | ||
21 Oct 2016 | Session 4 - Sharpening Skills for Negotiation | Negotiation and Leadership: Gender Perspectives | Tülin Akin Pulley |
21 Oct 2016 | Session 4 - Sharpening Skills for Negotiation | Women Moving Up and Becoming Change Agents | |
21 Oct 2016 | Session 4 - Sharpening Skills for Negotiation | Roundtable Discussion | |
21 Oct 2016 | Session 4 - Sharpening Skills for Negotiation | Plenary Q&A and Discussion | |
21 Oct 2016 | Closing Session | Closing Remarks | Sonomi Tanaka |
21 Oct 2016 | Closing Session | Participant Feedback |