Nasheeba Selim Keywords social development gender gender mainstreaming women empowerment violence against women Read more about Nasheeba Selim Ms. Nasheeba Selim is currently working as the Social Development and Gender Specialist in the Bangladesh Resident Mission, ADB. In the past, she has worked with UNDP Bangladesh and been directly involved in the administration of the Chittagong Hill Tracts Development Facility where she worked closely with disadvantaged ethnic minorities groups. Her areas of specialization include gender relations and equality, women's empowerment, mainstreaming gender in sectoral programs, violence against women, sex work and human rights, early marriage and feminization of poverty.
Opening Session on Smart Grid Technologies and Implications for Inclusive Development in Sri Lanka Read more about Opening Session on Smart Grid Technologies and Implications for Inclusive Development in Sri Lanka How can smart grid technologies and systems contribute to reducing poverty, addressing social inclusion, and improving gender equality and women empowerment? This session features welcome remarks from representatives of ADB and the Government of Sri Lanka, followed by a discussion of the workshop objectives.
Gender and Social Inclusion Energy Linkages: Policies, Strategies, and Practices Read more about Gender and Social Inclusion Energy Linkages: Policies, Strategies, and Practices Initiatives undertaken by ADB's South Asia Department to mainstream gender equality and social inclusion (GESI) in energy programs and projects resulted in a framework as discussed in this presentation. The benefits and opportunities of integrating a GESI perspective in the development of smart grids and renewable energy systems are highlighted.
Fiame Naomi Mataafa Keywords women women empowerment justice courts Samoan women leadership Read more about Fiame Naomi Mataafa 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.
Helen Clark Keywords women and equitable development women empowerment women leadership New Zealand Read more about Helen Clark Helen Clark was Administrator of the United Nations Development Programme from April 2009 to April 2017, and was the first woman to lead the organization. She served at the same time as Chair of the United Nations Development Group, a committee consisting of all UN funds, programs, agencies, and departments working on development issues. As Administrator, she led UNDP to be ranked the most transparent global development organization.
Wenny Kusuma on Inclusive Leadership Read more about Wenny Kusuma on Inclusive Leadership Progress on gender equality is fundamental for realizing human rights for all and achieving sustainable, equitable, and inclusive societies. Wenny Kasuma, UN Women Representive in Nepal, gives an overview of gender equality and women leadership in Asia. She defines "inclusive leadership" and how it is important for women's advancement.
Nationwide Telecommunications Project: Bridging the Digital and Gender Divides in Myanmar Read more about Nationwide Telecommunications Project: Bridging the Digital and Gender Divides in Myanmar ICT projects that recognize the digital and gender divides can help provide women with equal access to communication tools to increase their voice and representation. This report explains in detail the communication and gender context of ADB’s Nationwide Telecommunications project in Myanmar, challenges encountered, and lessons learned.
Nationwide Telecommunications Project in Myanmar: Bridging the Digital Gender Divide Read more about Nationwide Telecommunications Project in Myanmar: Bridging the Digital Gender Divide Political and economic reforms have promoted recent development of the telecommunication infrastructure in Myanmar. ADB viewed the Nationwide Telecommunications project as an opportunity to mainstream gender equity in private sector operations, and developed a Gender Action Plan (GAP) with Ooredoo, one of the two companies awarded by the Government of Myanmar with a license to provide telecommunications services on a build-own-operate basis.
Bridging the Digital and Gender Divides in Myanmar Read more about Bridging the Digital and Gender Divides in Myanmar With access to mobile phones rapidly improving in Myanmar, ADB’s Nationwide Telecommunications project is helping bridge the country’s digital and gender divide. This project is leveraging Myanmar’s ICT modernization to accelerate women’s and girl’s participation in health, livelihood, and education through communication innovations such as Geek Girls Myanmar, the Connected Women community, and the use of mobile applications.
Women Power for Good Read more about Women Power for Good How can women empower herself and her community? ECHOstore Sustainable Lifestyle Founder Chit Juan shares her journey on promoting sustainability in the community. She encourages other women to also live for the community and the planet.