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.

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

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.