Addressing Issues of Gender Equality and Social Inclusion in Project Design Read more about Addressing Issues of Gender Equality and Social Inclusion in Project Design Urban planning and infrastructure investments continue to be socially and gender neutral, not accounting for gender disparities and socioeconomic inequalities. This session explored how to address gender equality and social inclusion in project designs by featuring ADB sector specialists and Oxfam’s Caroline Ashley.
Chhaya Jha Keywords gender gender equality social inclusion GESI Read more about Chhaya Jha Ms. Jha’s field of specialization includes Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) Training, Analysis and Mainstreaming, Conflict Analysis, Project Design, Evaluation, Assessment Studies, and Facilitation/Moderation. She has been responsible for the design and implementation of GESI mainstreaming processes in various organizations including UN agencies in Nepal, Maldives, Afghanistan, Sri Lanka, and Indonesia, and for UK AID, WB and ADB-funded programs in Nepal.
Sumaya Saluja Keywords social inclusion gender the asia foundation Read more about Sumaya Saluja Ms Sumaya Saluja is the Inclusive Governance Specialist for the Regional Governance Team.
Girlie Grace Casimiro-Igtiben Keywords social development policy formulation NEDA social inclusion social protection poverty education Health human settlements labor welfare migration Read more about Girlie Grace Casimiro-Igtiben Girlie Grace Casimiro-Igtiben is presently the Director of Social Development Staff, National Economic and Development Authority, Philippines. Girlie has solid experience and rigorous training in leading and managing people, policy formulation and analysis, development planning, program/project development, and evaluation and monitoring. She leads the team in providing technical advice on policies related to social inclusion, social protection, poverty, education, health, human settlements, labor welfare, and migration.
Recording Read more about Recording This video presents DAY 1 recording of Social Protection for Economic Inclusion: Adapting the Graduation Approach in Asia and the Pacific.
Day 1 Presentations Read more about Day 1 Presentations This presentation focuses on how to engage governments on graduation and economic inclusion "as well as highlights the Graduation Approach in Asia and the Pacific.
Just Transitions Framework and Insights From India Read more about Just Transitions Framework and Insights From India Mike Ward of CIF presented on the Just Transition framework being developed by CIF and Just Transition case studies in India and South Africa.
Jasmine Boehm Keywords sustainability diversity manager social inclusion diversity business ethics stakeholder management Health safety security human rights and environmental management Read more about Jasmine Boehm 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 stakeholders worldwide, amongst others for UNDP Macedonia.
The Exclusive Benefits of Inclusive Development Read more about The Exclusive Benefits of Inclusive Development In this presentation, Ms. Fiza Farhan highlighted why optimal development pathways can only be accomplished by including all segments of society. She touched on gender inclusion, access to energy, and other social aspects that can be incorporated into energy sector development approaches to create the highest value and impact.
Sudarshana Anojan Keywords socially inclusive energy technology community development monitoring and evaluation gender equality social inclusion education women in STEM Read more about Sudarshana Anojan Sudarshana Anojan is the Social Development and Gender Specialist in ADB’s Sri Lanka Country Office. He carries over 13 years of experience in the international development field; working with diverse non-government, bilateral and multilateral agencies. His area of expertise includes community development, monitoring and evaluation, gender equality and social inclusion, and education.