The Business Case for Gender Equality at Work
20 May 2021
via Zoom
The Asian Development Bank and the Nordic Embassies in the Philippines organized a special webinar on “The Business Case for Gender Equality at Work” that took place last 20 May, 2.30-4.30pm (Manila). This online event included high-level speakers from the public and private sectors of Nordic countries as well as the Philippines and an address from the Philippine Vice-President, Leni Robredo.
Program and Learning Materials:
| Date | Session / Activity | Presentation Material | Speaker(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 May 2021 | Moderator | Jamela Alindongan, Senior Correspondent, Al Jazeera | |
| 20 May 2021 | Opening Session | Welcome Remarks | Eva Nordmark, Swedish Minister for Employment, Government of Sweden |
| 20 May 2021 | Opening Session | Keynote Speech | Maria Leonor Robredo, Vice President, Government of the Philippines |
| 20 May 2021 | Presentation 1 |
Barriers for women to join and stay in the workforce |
Samantha Hung |
| 20 May 2021 | Presentation 2 | The Nordic model for gender equality in the workplace | Ansgar Gabrielsen, former member of the Norwegian parliament and Government Minister |
| 20 May 2021 | Guided Discussion and Q&A with Panelists |
Business Case for Gender Equality at Work |
Mark Lyndsell |
| 20 May 2021 | Guided Discussion and Q&A with Panelists | Audrey Chong, Regional Human Resources Head, Danfoss Asia Pacific | |
| 20 May 2021 | Guided Discussion and Q&A with Panelists |
The Business Case for Gender Equality in the Workplace |
Marla Garin-Alvarez |
| 20 May 2021 | Guided Discussion and Q&A with Panelists |
Promoting gender equality in the International Labour Organization |
Khalid Hassan |
| 20 May 2021 | Closing Sesison | Closing remarks | Juha Pyykkö, Ambassador, Government of Finland |