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Abdurrahim Siddiqui

Representative and Country Director, WFP, Sri Lanka

Abdur Rahim Siddiqui assumed duties as Representative and Country Director of the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) Sri Lanka in April 2021, overseeing the management of WFP’s operations in the country. Mr. Siddiqui brings extensive knowledge from the fields of food and nutrition security…

   Topic(s): Agriculture and Natural Resources, Social Development and Protection
   SDG: Goal 1: No Poverty, Goal 2: Zero Hunger

Alan Shaw

Chief Executive Officer, Calysta

Alan Shaw, Ph.D., is President, Chief Executive Officer and CoFounder of Calysta, and a member of the Board of Directors. He joined in 2012. Dr. Shaw is a veteran biotechnology entrepreneur and chemical industry executive, with more than 25 years of experience building and leading technology…

   Topic(s): Agriculture and Natural Resources, Climate Change, Environment, Social Development and Protection
   SDG: Goal 2: Zero Hunger, Goal 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities

Amit Goyal

Partner, Ernst and Young LLP

Amit Goyal is a seasoned Partner at EY, where he leads the Public Health Infrastructure Team, focusing on driving innovation and operational excellence in healthcare systems. With over 18 years of experience in Health, Amit has been instrumental in advising government bodies and multilateral…

   Topic(s): Health, Social Development and Protection
   SDG: Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being

Angel Chan

Assistant Chief Executive, Christian Family Service Centre

Ms. Angel FM CHAN is the Assistant Chief Executive of the Christian Family Service Centre (CFSC). Prior to taking up the corporate management role in a multi-social service organisation in Hong Kong, her roles spanned over elderly care, primary health care, and community development services. Ms.…

   Topic(s): Health, Social Development and Protection
   SDG: Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being, Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals

Anna Biernat

Communications Officer, WHO

Anna Biernat is Communication Officer with the WHO’s Regional Office for the Western Pacific, based in Manila, Philippines. In this role, Anna supports strategic communication activities and plans to achieve better health outcomes and impact within the Region. Since the start of the COVID-19…

   Topic(s): Health, Social Development and Protection
   SDG: Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being

Britta Monika Baer

Technical Officer, World Health Organization

Britta Monika Baer has worked with the World Health Organization since 2011, including the last four years as Technical Officer (gender, equity, human rights, and aging) in the WHO Regional Office for the Western Pacific in Manila, Philippines. She supported the development of the Regional…

   Topic(s): Health, Social Development and Protection
   SDG: Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being, Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals

Carlos Estévez Reyes

Economist, Global Information and Early Warning System, FAO

Works as an Economist at the Global Information and Early Warning System of FAO since 2018. He monitors food markets in West Africa, providing analyses that reflect the trends of food security at the national and subregional levels. He also participates in flagship publications such as the Global…

   Topic(s): Agriculture and Natural Resources, Social Development and Protection
   SDG: Goal 1: No Poverty, Goal 2: Zero Hunger

Catherine Holloway

Co-founder & Academic Director, Global Disability Innovation Hub

Cathy is co-founder & Academic Director of GDI Hub. Cathy leads the Innovation Cluster and the Data and Evidence cluster of the flagship AT2030 programme. Cathy leads the innovation work of GDI hub, including the imagination and initiation of Innovate Now and the AT Impact Fund. Cathy…

   Topic(s): Social Development and Protection
   SDG: Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being, Goal 4: Quality Education, Goal 5: Gender Equality, Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth, Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities

Chang Liu

Regional Director for China (Mainland and Hong Kong), Access Health International

Chang Liu, PhD, is Managing Director for ACCESS Health Greater China and Southeast Asia. He is responsible for the health and aging innovation platforms and leads the research and consulting work for the region. Chang Liu has authored a number of publications, including the Singapore overview for…

   Topic(s): Health, Social Development and Protection
   SDG: Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being, Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals

Chu Viet Nga

National Project Manager, HelpAge Viet Nam

Chu Viet Nga is Program Manager at HelpAge International in Vietnam – an INGO focusing on the well-being of older persons and adaption to aging population. She is one of the national specialists on the Intergenerational Self-Help Club (ISHC) - a sustainable, comprehensive, and affordable aged care…

   Topic(s): Health, Social Development and Protection
   SDG: Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being