ADB’s Ignite Talks on Women in Leadership: The Journey of Becoming Read more about ADB’s Ignite Talks on Women in Leadership: The Journey of Becoming
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.
Why Gender Equality and Women's Leadership Matter in Development of Asia Pacific: Where are the Women? Read more about Why Gender Equality and Women's Leadership Matter in Development of Asia Pacific: Where are the Women? 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.
Giving Women a Voice in Producer and Farmers’ Organizations in the International Fund for Agricultural Development: Farmers’ Forum and Rural Women’s Leadership Programme Read more about Giving Women a Voice in Producer and Farmers’ Organizations in the International Fund for Agricultural Development: Farmers’ Forum and Rural Women’s Leadership Programme This presentation introduces the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)'s Farmers’ Forum, and describes how it has changed the way IFAD and farmers' organizations work together and helped create partnerships evolving around specific opportunities. It showcases the Rural Women’s Leadership Programme that mobilize and train women leaders in various countries.
Building Women’s Leadership for Participation in Commune/Sangkat Councils in Cambodia Read more about Building Women’s Leadership for Participation in Commune/Sangkat Councils in Cambodia This presentation covers the governance structure at the commune/sangkat level in Cambodia. It describes support provided to local women leaders—before, during, and post-election—through the Women for Prosperity group, resulting in strong networks among women leaders. It reflects on the continuing challenges and next steps in addressing the issues.