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Dristy Shrestha

Senior Social Development Specialist, The World Bank

Dristy provides technical assistance to governments, multilateral institutions, and NGOs in contextualizing and adopting the Graduation approach and economic inclusion programs worldwide. Her key areas of expertise include social protection, financial inclusion, and gender empowerment through…

   Topic(s): Social Development and Protection
   SDG: Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth, Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities

Edmon Monteverde

OIC-Director IV, DSWD SLP-NPMO (Philippines)

Director IV Edmon B. Monteverde graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Accountancy from Manuel L. Quezon University. Prior to being appointed as the OIC-Director IV and National Program Manager of the Sustainable Livelihood Programon CY 2022, he worked with Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan…

   Topic(s): Capacity Development, Poverty, Social Development and Protection
   SDG: Goal 1: No Poverty, Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth, Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities, Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals

Eliki Boletawa

Head of Policy Programs and Regional Initiatives, Alliance for Financial Inclusion

Eliki Boletawa is Head of Policy Programs and Regional Initiatives at the Alliance for Financial Inclusion (AFI), a global network of policymakers and regulators working towards inclusive finance for all, from more than 90 emerging markets and developing countries.

   Topic(s): Finance, ICT, Social Development and Protection
   SDG: Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being, Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth

Genevieve H. Abel

Principal Transaction Support Specialist (Integrity), ADB

Genevieve Abel has worked with ADB for 15 years.  She spent five years in the Office of Anticorruption and Integrity, five years working with the Central and West Asia Regional Departments and she is now with ADB’s Private Sector Operations, working in transaction support.  As such, Ms.…

   Topic(s): Private Sector, Social Development and Protection
   SDG: Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth, Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities, Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals

Heenaben Dave

Vice President, Self-Employed Women’s Association, India

Heenaben associated with SEWA for more than 20 years and, under her leadership, 62840 women have strengthened their work, income and social security  through strengthening their trades and bringing grassroot women to mainstream market.  She has been the main contributor for strengthening…

   Topic(s): Social Development and Protection
   SDG: Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth

Hoang Thi Thu Huyen

Chairperson, Trade Union of Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs of Viet Nam (MOLISA)

Hoang Thi Thu Huyen is Chairperson of Trade Union of Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs of Viet Nam (MOLISA). From 2014 to 2019, as the Deputy Director of the Department on Gender Equality of MOLISA, she was responsible for developing and implementing the National Strategy and Program…

   Topic(s): Social Development and Protection
   SDG: Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth, Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities

Ippei Tsuruga

Social Protection Programme Manager (Indonesia), International Labour Organization

Ippei has been managing programs and providing technical support to social security reforms at the country level in Indonesia, Viet Nam and Myanmar, and also contributing to research and knowledge management at the ASEAN regional and global levels. He has been involved in various policy discussions…

   Topic(s): Social Development and Protection
   SDG: Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth, Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals

James Lang

Senior Gender Specialist, ADB

James Lang is the Senior Specialist on Gender-based Violence for the Gender Equality Division at the Asian Development Bank (ADB) where he provides leadership for preventing gender-based violence across ADB operations and knowledge work. James has over 25 years of experience promoting gender…

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

Jasmine Boehm

Consultant, USAID Engendering Utilities Program

Jasmine Boehm is a sustainability and diversity manager with almost 20 years of professional experience supporting private sector companies, regional governments, and international organizations. She has a long track record in developing and leading social innovation programs for multiple…

   Topic(s): Environment, Poverty, Social Development and Protection
   SDG: Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth, Goal 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities, Goal 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

Jose Tiburcio Nicolas

Principal Social Development Specialist (Safeguards), ADB

Jose Tiburcio Nicolas is currently the Principal Social Development Specialist (Safeguards) under the Office of Social Safeguards in ADB.

   Topic(s): ADB Administration and Governance, Environment, Social Development and Protection
   SDG: Goal 1: No Poverty, Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth, Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals