Digital Transformation and Women’s Employment: The Case of South Korea Read more about Digital Transformation and Women’s Employment: The Case of South Korea This presentation gives an overview of a number of examples of policy, programs, and project interventions that address gender issues and support women’s empowerment through policy dialogue, providing access to and affordability of specialized training courses, and skills development programs for women to be able to compete for new jobs in the labor market.
Eunjin Oh Keywords gender ICT Korea education women empowerment women in tech Read more about Eunjin Oh Eunjin Oh is the Vice President and Senior Research Fellow at the Korean Women's Development Institute (KWDI). Prior to her position at KDWI, she was a lecturer at Sogang University, Sungshin University, Ajou University, and Dongduk Women's University. She also worked with Korea Research Institute for Vocational Education & Training.
Kate Brandt Keywords ICT sustainable development sustainability google green ICT green technology supply chain Read more about Kate Brandt Kate Brandt serves as Google’s Chief Sustainability Officer and leads sustainability across Google’s worldwide operations, products, and supply chains. In this role, Kate partners with Google’s data centers, real estate, supply chain, and product teams to ensure the company is capitalizing on opportunities to strategically advance sustainability.
Andrea Della Mattea Keywords Microsoft APAC ICT Read more about Andrea Della Mattea As President APAC, Andrea Della Mattea is responsible for leading Microsoft’s overall business, accelerating the digital transformation journeys of our customers and partners and driving the company’s mission of empowering every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more.
Asia Clean Energy Forum 2022: Innovative and Integrated Solutions for a Low-Carbon and Resilient Future Read more about Asia Clean Energy Forum 2022: Innovative and Integrated Solutions for a Low-Carbon and Resilient Future
Tom Chi Keywords ventures oceans deep tech environmentally sustainable ICT Read more about Tom Chi Tom Chi has worked in a wide range of roles from astrophysical researcher to Fortune 500 consultant to corporate executive developing new hardware/software products and services. He's played a significant role in established projects with global reach (Microsoft Outlook, Yahoo Search), and scaled new projects from conception to significance. He is also a lifelong inventor, with 75 patents across hardware, software, design, and mechanical systems.
Digital Transformation and Women’s Employment: The Case of South Korea Read more about Digital Transformation and Women’s Employment: The Case of South Korea The digital age offers significant opportunities to empower women - to earn additional income, enhance employment prospects, and acquire knowledge. But at the same time, digital transformation may have a negative impact on women’s access to resources and opportunities, including jobs, skills, and livelihoods. So how can countries build these opportunities for women and girls while mitigating a negative impact?
Think20-Associated Webinar on the Contribution of Technology to Achieving Quality Learning for All Read more about Think20-Associated Webinar on the Contribution of Technology to Achieving Quality Learning for All COVID-19 pandemic-induced school closures have made technology use an integral component of education. However, significant knowledge gaps exist between policy makers, practitioners, and other stakeholders on how technology can reduce a teacher’s workload, provide differentiated teaching, support efficient school management and teacher professional development, and bring positive social change.
Jeffrey Smith Keywords sustainable ocean finance oceans Oceans Forum healthy oceans ICT finance Read more about Jeffrey Smith Based in Bangkok, Jeff has led sustainable tourism with the Six Senses group since 2016. He holds a Master’s degree in Sustainability and has a background in Environmental Engineering with consulting experience in the USA and his native Canada. His experience includes ecosystem risk management, municipal planning advisory, and elephant conservation. Jeff draws on a decade of experience launching community-based tourism programs; facilitating connections between travelers, indigenous peoples, and the natural world.
Aminath Shauna Keywords environment ICT oceans healthy oceans forum Read more about Aminath Shauna Hon. Ms. Aminath Shauna is the Maldives’ Minister of Environment, Climate Change, and Technology. Her portfolio includes protecting the natural environment and its resources, action, and advocacy on climate change, science and technology development, and the implementation of policies and regulations related to the provision of energy, telecommunications, water, and waste management.