Francesco Tornieri Keywords human development gender social inclusion South Asia Read more about Francesco Tornieri 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 Development Specialist in the Africa Region of the World Bank, where he was involved in the implementation of a broad range of social development, gender and development, and social protection-related initiatives.
Begum Shamsun Nahar Keywords gender gender equality quality education Read more about Begum Shamsun Nahar Ms. Begum Shamsun Nahar, a Freelance Consultant as Social Scientist & Gender Expert; Mid-Term Review and Evaluation Expert; Resettlement Expert; Knowledge Development & Training Expert; as well as Lead Researcher of Social Survey (Sanitation and Socio-Economic Household Survey; Improved Cook Stoves End User Survey; Water and Sanitation Survey for Low-Income Customers Service Improvement Plan; etc.). She has more than 34 years of experience in policy analysis, project design and implementation as well as Mid-Term Review and Evaluation of Projects/Programs/NGOs.
Gender Skirmishes and Other Water Issues Read more about Gender Skirmishes and Other Water Issues This presentation explains the current structures and processes in water governance and how they approach gender issues. Along with the discussion on gender obstacles, ambushes, and landmines; it also looks into potential collaborators and unlikely alliances in gender-related dialogues. Lastly, it discusses the future potential actions for Asia.
Timor-Leste Urban Water Supply and Sanitation Enhancement Sector Project Read more about Timor-Leste Urban Water Supply and Sanitation Enhancement Sector Project Timor-Leste faces a number of challenges in water supply and onsite sanitation system. This Asian Development Bank-supported project aims to improve the well-being of Timor-Leste’s urban population by providing sustainable water supply and sanitation services in urban centers.
Bangladesh Coastal Towns Environmental Infrastructure Project: Inclusive Approach for Disaster Risk Management Read more about Bangladesh Coastal Towns Environmental Infrastructure Project: Inclusive Approach for Disaster Risk Management Supporting change on the ground by working with those most at risk, the Bangladesh Coastal Towns Environmental Infrastructure Project is an example of inclusive approach to disaster risk management. The project’s intended outcome is increase in climate and disaster resiliency in coastal towns that benefit the poor and women.
Samantha Hung Keywords gender gender equality adb gender approach Read more about Samantha Hung Samantha Hung provides leadership for advancing gender equality across all aspects of ADB operations and knowledge work. She has over 20 years of experience in gender equality at project, program and policy levels in the Asia Pacific. Before ADB, she held various gender advisor and specialist roles for the New Zealand Agency for International Development, Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat, UNICEF, Australian Government Office on the Status of Women and UK Institute of Development Studies attached to the University of Sussex.
Giving Locally Elected Women Voice in Local Governance Structures: Bangladesh Read more about Giving Locally Elected Women Voice in Local Governance Structures: Bangladesh This presentation provides background information on the second Bangladesh Urban Governance and Infrastructure Improvement (Sector) Project. It shares examples of women participation in project activities, and also showcases project achievements. It reflects on the challenges encountered and lessons learned.
Civil Registration in Asia and the Pacific: Ensuring Rights for Women and Girls Read more about Civil Registration in Asia and the Pacific: Ensuring Rights for Women and Girls This presentation emphasizes the importance of civil registration—birth registration—in enabling access to health care, education, or financial entitlements, especially for women. It also enjoins support for "A Decade for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics for 2015-2024 in Asia and the Pacific," as declared by UNICEF.
Gendered Impacts of Caribbean Trade Agreements: Enhancing Women's Access to Export Markets and Trade Facilitation Read more about Gendered Impacts of Caribbean Trade Agreements: Enhancing Women's Access to Export Markets and Trade Facilitation This presentation provides an overview of the Caribbean Development Bank's (CDB) gender programs and initiatives in CDB borrowing member countries. It delves into an analysis of the Caribbean Single Market and Economy framework, and its impact in the region.
Gender and Land: Lessons from an Inclusive Business Model in Uganda Read more about Gender and Land: Lessons from an Inclusive Business Model in Uganda This presentation features the Vegetable Oil Development Program (VODP) as an inclusive business model for smallholder farmers in Uganda. VODP integrates proactive gender analysis at the program design stage to reap benefits for the communities.