UNIDO ITPO Tokyo will organize the online seminar “Women’s Empowerment and SDG Goal 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure” on 20 May, 2021.

Industrial development, technologies, and technology transfers in developing countries contribute to improve lives, promote empowerment, provide educational opportunities, and personal time for women.

To accelerate industrialization in developing countries as well as achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Goal 9 “Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure”, this seminar will provide a platform for collective thinking and discussion on the topic from women’s perspectives and for women.

This seminar will feature three speakers: Ms. Mamiko Takahashi, SDGs ACTION!, Editor in Chief, The Asahi Shimbun Company, Ms. Kaori FUJITA, Director, HINODESANGYO CO.,LTD (water treatment), and Ms. Aïssatou NDIAYE, Africa Advisor (Senegal), UNIDO ITPO Tokyo.

Each speaker will make a presentation to share their experiences and insights regarding challenges and necessary supports for women’s empowerment in developing countries. After the presentations, a panel discussion will be moderated by Ms. Takahashi, SDGs ACTION! Editor in Chief, The Asahi Shimbun Company.

Outline

Date:                      Thursday 20 May, 2021
Time:                      17:00 – 18:00 (JST) / 8:00 – 9:00 (GMT)
Organizer:              UNIDO ITPO Tokyo
Language:              Japanese/English (Simultaneous interpretation)
Registration fee:    Free of charge

Programme

Japan

GMT

17:00    8:00　　  Opening Remarks  
　　　　　　　　　   Dr. Yuko Yasunaga, Head, UNIDO ITPO Tokyo

17:05     8:05　　 Presentation
　　　　　　　　　   Ms. Mamiko Takahashi, SDGs ACTION! Editor in Chief, The Asahi Shimbun Company

17:10     8:10　    Presentation
　　　　　　　　　   Ms. Kaori Fujita, Director, HINODESANGYO CO.,LTD (water treatment)

17:15     8:15　　 Presentation
　　　　　　　　　   Ms. Aïssatou NDIAYE, Africa Advisor (Senegal), UNIDO ITPO Tokyo

17:20     8:20      Panel Discussion / Q&A Session
　　　　　　　　　   *Moderator: Ms. Takahashi, SDGs ACTION! Editor in Chief, The Asahi Shimbun Company

18:00     9:00    End

Registration

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Contact for inquiries

Ms. Toshinaga / Mr. Nishiyama, UNIDO ITPO Tokyo
E-mail: itpo.tokyo@unido.org
　

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