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Fiame Naomi Mataafa

Deputy Prime Minister , Government of Samoa

Hon. Fiame Naomi Mata’afa is a Samoan High Chief and a senior member of the Cabinet in the Samoan Government. Elected into Parliament for the first time in 1985 for the constituency of Lotofaga, she is one of the longest-standing Members of Parliament. She has been a Cabinet Minister since 1991…

   Topic(s): Gender Equality
   SDG: Goal 5: Gender Equality, Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities

Fiza Farhan

Advisor and Member, UN High-Level Panel on Women's Economic Empowerment

Fiza Farhan is a Pakistan-based entrepreneur and development expert, featured in the US Magazine Forbes “30 Under 30 List of Social Entrepreneurs” for 2015 and again in Forbes Asia List of” 30 Under 30 Social Entrepreneurs in 2016”. She represents Pakistan on the United Nation's Secretary…

   Topic(s): Climate Change, Energy, Environment, Gender Equality
   SDG: Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities, Goal 13: Climate Action, Goal 7: Affordable and Clean Energy, Goal 14: Life Below Water, Goal 15: Life on Land, Goal 5: Gender Equality, Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities

Francesca Ayala

Senior Account Director, TVC Group

Francesca has over 12 years of experience in video production, having worked in advertising, journalism and corporate communications. Formerly an on-camera correspondent, she interviewed all sorts of colorful personalities ranging from Hong Kong's tycoons to Los Angeles' gangsters, before finally…

   Topic(s): Knowledge Management, Regional Cooperation and Integration
   SDG: Goal 1: No Poverty, Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production

Francesco La Camera

Director-General, International Renewable Energy Agency

Mr. Francesco La Camera is the Director-General of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). He has than thirty years of experience in the fields of climate, sustainability, and international cooperation. He formerly served as Director-General Of Sustainable Development, Environmental…

   Topic(s): Climate Change, Energy, Regional Cooperation and Integration
   SDG: Goal 7: Affordable and Clean Energy, Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities

Francesco Tornieri

Principal Social Development Specialist (Social Inclusion), ADB

Francesco is currently the Principal Social Development Specialist (Social Inclusion). He promotes the visibility of gender equality, women's empowerment, and social inclusion in the design, implementation, and monitoring of ADB operations in South Asia. Prior to ADB, Francesco worked as a Social…

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

Gaelle Demolis

Programme Specialist for Governance, Peace and Security , UN Women

Gaelle Demolis is Programme Specialist for the Governance, Peace and Security Unit at the UN Women Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific. Gaelle Demolis has worked for UN Women and OHCHR for over 14 years on issues related to Gender Responsive Budgeting, Women's Political Participation, Women…

   Topic(s): Gender Equality
   SDG: Goal 5: Gender Equality, Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities

Genevieve Mary O'Farrell

Senior Environment Specialist (Safeguards), ADB

Genevieve O’Farrell has close to 20 years of experience working on environmental assessment and management of development projects, sustainability appraisal, climate risk management, capacity building, and delivery of country-orientated solutions for diverse clients across a range of sectors.…

   Topic(s): Environment, Gender Equality
   SDG: Goal 5: Gender Equality, Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities, Goal 13: Climate Action, Goal 15: Life on Land

Gergana Majercakova

Senior Learning Specialist , Global Water Partnership Central and Eastern Europe

Gergana is the Senior Learning SpecialistSenior Learning Specialist at Global Water Partnership. Prior to this, she also served as the Communications Officer for Global Water Partnership Central and Eastern Europe.  She earned her Master's degree from Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski…

   Topic(s): Regional Cooperation and Integration, Water
   SDG: Goal 6: Clean Water and Sanitation, Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals

Giovanni Capannelli

Former Country Director of the Kazakhstan Resident Mission, ADB

Giovanni Capannelli left his position in ADB in March 2021. 

   Topic(s): Economics, Industry and Trade, Regional Cooperation and Integration
   SDG: Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth, Goal 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

Gita Sen

Distinguished Professor and Director, Public Health Foundation of India

Gita Sen has over 40 years of experience working nationally and internationally on gender equality and women’s human rights. Her work has ranged widely spanning poverty, population policies, human development, labour markets, and women’s health. A citizen of India, she holds a PhD in Economics from…

   Topic(s): Gender Equality
   SDG: Goal 5: Gender Equality, Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities