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Nasheeba Selim

Senior Social Development Specialist (Gender), Bangladesh Resident Mission, ADB

Ms. Nasheeba Selim is currently working as the Social Development and Gender Specialist in the Bangladesh Resident Mission, ADB. In the past, she has worked with UNDP Bangladesh and been directly involved in the administration of the Chittagong Hill Tracts Development Facility where she worked…

   Topic(s): Gender Equality, Social Development and Protection
   SDG: Goal 5: Gender Equality, Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities, Goal 1: No Poverty, Goal 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

Pallab Chakma

Executive Director, Kapaeeng Foundation, Bangladesh

Currently, he is working as Executive Director of Kapaeeng Foundation (KF), a leading indigenous peoples’ organization in Bangladesh that works for the promotion and protection of the rights of indigenous peoples. Pallab has been working for indigenous peoples’ land rights for the last 14 years. He…

   Topic(s): Gender Equality, Social Development and Protection
   SDG: Goal 5: Gender Equality, Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities

Pooja Singh

Manager/Lead, Economics of Development and Inclusion, PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)

Pooja is the Manager/Lead, Economics of Development and Inclusion for PwC. She received her MsC degree in Development Studies from the London School of Economics and Political Science.

   Topic(s): Gender Equality, Social Development and Protection
   SDG: Goal 5: Gender Equality, Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities

Prabhjot Khan

Social Development Specialist (Gender and Development), ADB

Prabhjot works in ADB's Gender Equity Thematic Group and provides support for the implementation, monitoring and reporting of the ADB Policy on Gender and Development and Strategy 2030’s Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment Operational Plan, 2019-2024. She has many years of experience in…

   Topic(s): Gender Equality, Social Development and Protection
   SDG: Goal 1: No Poverty, Goal 5: Gender Equality, Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities, Goal 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

Ranen Banerjee

Government Sector Leader, Price Waterhouse Coopers, India

Partner at PwC with a demonstrated history of working in the government sector in India and 15+ countries. Strong leadership, governance and entrepreneurship skills demonstrated through profitable practice development and growth at PwC. Currently leading the Government Sector work at PwC India and…

   Topic(s): Energy, Gender Equality, Social Development and Protection
   SDG: Goal 5: Gender Equality, Goal 7: Affordable and Clean Energy, Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth

Ravi Verma

Regional Director, International Center for Research on Women

Dr. Ravi Verma is the regional director at International Center for Research on Women (ICRW). He leads the local and regional efforts to conduct research, build capacity and partake in policy dialogue on an array of issues, including reproductive health, family planning, preventing domestic…

   Topic(s): Gender Equality, Social Development and Protection
   SDG: Goal 5: Gender Equality, Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities

Riana Puspasari

Social Development Officer (Gender), ADB

Riana joined ADB in 2017 as Gender Consultant. Currently working as Social Development Officer (Gender) in ADB Indonesia Resident Mission. She has over 20 years of professional experience working on gender issues with international organizations, including UNESCO, UNIFEM, GIZ, The Asia Foundation.

   Topic(s): Gender Equality, Social Development and Protection
   SDG: Goal 5: Gender Equality, Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities

Shale Ahmed

Shale Ahmed, A Queer Queer-Rights Activist and Executive Director, Bandhu Social Welfare Society (Bandhu)

Shale Ahmed is the founder and executive director of Bandhu Social Welfare Society and has been a dedicated advocate for the health and human rights of Bangladesh’s transgender community and other marginalized sexual identities. Since he established the Bandhu society in 1996, he has been leading…

   Topic(s): Gender Equality, Social Development and Protection
   SDG: Goal 5: Gender Equality, Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities

Sharon Kane

Director of Sub-region, Plan International Asia Pacific Region

Sharon Kane is the Director of Sub Region for Plan International overseeing South Asia and the Pacific Nations. Prior to this role, Sharon was the Country Director of Plan International Vietnam for the previous 6 years. Sharon has a strong commitment and belief in social justice, gender equality,…

   Topic(s): Gender Equality, Social Development and Protection
   SDG: Goal 5: Gender Equality, Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals

Shobnam Mushtary Rikta

Shobnam Mushtary Rikta, Deputy Secretary (NDD & Autism), Ministry of Social Welfare, Government of Bangladesh

Shobnam Mushtary Rikta is the Deputy Secretary (NDD & Autism), Ministry of Social Welfare, Government of Bangladesh.

   Topic(s): Gender Equality, Social Development and Protection
   SDG: Goal 5: Gender Equality, Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities, Goal 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions