Microinsurance and its application in disaster risk management programs

Disaster Risk Management in East Asia and the Pacific – 2010 Distance Learning Seminar Series　

The poor, with their limited assets and resources, are often excluded from formal insurance instruments. In many developing countries, the poor have resorted to other instruments – credits, grain banks, remittances, savings, etc – to tide them over during times of hardship. Microinsurance is thus seen as an effective instrument to protect the poor from the increasing impacts of disasters. It is flexible enough to suit the particular needs of the clients and to accommodate non-traditional institutional arrangements.
This session will highlight the various innovations on the application of microinsurance in DRM and the experiences and insights of practitioners.

Partners

This session is part of a larger program. For more information see Disaster Risk Management in East Asia and the Pacific - 2010 Series

Conducting multi-hazard risk assessments

Disaster Risk Management in East Asia and the Pacific – 2010 Distance Learning Seminar Series

The Risk Assessment shows the likelihood of an extreme hazard event and its impacts to vulnerable communities.  Disaster risk is a function of the characteristics and frequency of hazards experienced in a specified location, the nature of the elements at risk, and their inherent degree of vulnerability or resilience (which can include capacity). Effective risk reduction requires a multi-hazard risk assessment in order to determine which areas are at highest risk of experiencing a disaster and why, so that appropriate and cost-effective mitigation measures can be identified, adopted, and implemented. This session will also incorporate discussion on the effects and implications of climate change.

Partners

This session is part of a larger program. For more information see Disaster Risk Management in East Asia and the Pacific - 2010 Series

Japanese Making a Difference in the World: Reports from the Field~Medical Service Providers

International Midwives' Day / International Nurses' Day Commemoration Seminar

In commermoration of International Midwives’ Day (5th of May) and International Nurses’ Day (12th of May), a seminar will be held on May 12. 2010. Sister Yukie Makino (77) and Sister Michiko Hirama (70 yrs) will connect from Madagascar to talk about the status in Madagascar, their efforts and hardships they’ve encountered as a medical service provider in the country, and also about the needs of the people who seek their services.

Third Blended Learning Program to Train Mother and Child Health Care Specialists in Mongolia

TDLC, WHO, Kitasato University and Mongolia Nurses Association will deliver the third blended learning program on Training of Mother and Child Health Care Specialists in Mongolia on April 15, 2010.  The third distance learning program will focus on emergency obstetrics and neonatal care and is expecting to be delivered to over 450 participants at 6 sites in Ulaan Bataar and other rural locations in Mongolia.

This session is part of a larger program. For more information see Happy Mothers, Happy Children

New Challenges and Responses in Global Labor Safety and Health

The International Labour Organization (ILO) designated April 28, as World Day on Safety and Health at Work to raise awareness of safety and health issues at the workplace. In commemoration of this day, a seminar on safety and health issues at work will be held on Wednesday, April 28, 2010, from 15:30~17:30. We look forward to your participation in this event.

Blended Learning on Partograph

World Health Organization (WHO), the World Bank Tokyo Development Learning Center (TDLC), and Kitasato University School of Nursing will host a blended learning course on Partograph. The partograph is a simple reliable tool for graphically recording the progress of labor and monitoring the health of the mother and the fetus. The partograph serves as an “early warning system” and assists in early decision making on interventions in labor.

Conducting Post-disaster Damage and Needs Assessments (PDNAs)

The Post-Disaster Needs Assessment (PDNA) is a critical part of the reconstruction process for areas struck by disasters.
In this session, representatives from the governments of Indonesia and Pakistan will speak on the lessons learned from the PDNAs conducted in their respective countries.
Abhas K. Jha, World Bank Regional Coordinator for DRM, will moderate the session.

This session is the first in a series of sessions that will commence in April 2010 and run through the remainder of 2010.

This session is part of a larger program. For more information see Disaster Risk Management in East Asia and the Pacific - 2010 Series

Disaster Risk Management in East Asia and the Pacific - 2010 Series

Natural disasters are a main source of risk for the poor, present a serious obstacle to achieving sustainable social and economic development. Disasters affect the poor most severely thus, measures taken to manage hazards and reduce their impact provide an effective vehicle to make substantial advances in fight against poverty. The countries of East Asia and the Pacific are among the most vulnerable in the world to effects caused by disasters.

Partners

See also:

• Conducting Post-disaster Damage and Needs Assessments (PDNAs)
• Conducting multi-hazard risk assessments
• Microinsurance and its application in disaster risk management programs

Rapid Design of e-Learning Programs

‘Essentials of e-Learning Program Design in a Nutshell’

The 5-week blended course jointly offered by the University of Southern Queensland (USQ) and the Tokyo Development Learning Center (TDLC) aims to update your notion of e-Learning and enhance your skills in designing e-Learning programs in a short time frame.  Online registration is now available at http://tinyurl.com/programdesign

Capacity Building for Climate & Disaster Resilience

Disaster in Mumbai, India Photo courtesy of CITYNET

Climate change is happening.

The Asia Pacific has experienced repeated destruction and loss of lives due to climate-induced and hydro-meteorological disasters. To avoid being struck unprepared, appropriate measures need to be taken.

This capacity-building program helps local governments manage current and potential risks,

Public Seminar “Green Jobs and the Global Economic Crisis”

To Commemorate World Day of Social Justice

February 20th has been designated as a “World Day of Social Justice” by the United Nations, and a variety of events are being held to raise people’s awareness on social justice.

To commemorate the World Day of Social Justice, the International Labour Organization (ILO) Office in Japan and the World Bank Tokyo Development Learning Center (TDLC) are jointly organizing a public seminar on “Green Jobs and the Global Economic Crisis” on February 22.

PPPs for Infrastructure in Asia Pacific: Global Challenges and constraints

The Asian Development Bank Institute (ADBI) organized a symposium on “PPPs for Infrastructure in Asia Pacific: Global Challenges and constraints” on December 16 and 17, 2009. The event was held at Asian Development Bank (ADB) Headquarters in Manila, Philippines with video links offered in Bangkok, Guiyan, Hanoi, Jakarta, Melbourne, Shanghai and Tokyo

Lecture Series: Women and Their Families—Health Services for Pregnancy and Child Care Session 2

Session 2: Mental health before and during pregnancy, and postpartum depression

Kitasato University School of Nursing, World Health Organization (WHO), and Tokyo Development Learning Center (TDLC) will jontly host a series of video conferences on safe motherhood and reproductive health issues from November 2009 through spring 2010.

The second session is set for 6:00-8:00pm (JST) December 18, 2009. Dr. Mari Takahashi, Dean of School of Nursing, Kitasato University will address issues on mental health before and during pregnancy, and postpartum depression.  Participation is free of charge; please register in advance to attend.

This session is part of a larger program. For more information see Lecture Series: Women and Their Families—Health Services for Pregnancy and Child Care

Training Course for Teachers

Instructional Design for Theme-based Sharing and Project-based Learning

To complement its Kids & Youth Initiative for better multicultural understanding among young people, TDLC is organizing a videoconference-based training course for teachers.

The Teachers’ Training Course is full of tips on how to organize effective videoconference sessions. It is specifically designed for elementary and junior high school teachers, instructors, and specialists involved in cross-cultural education.

See also:

• Kids Go Multicultural via GDLN (TT)

This session is part of a larger program. For more information see Kids & Youth Initative Programs

Kids & Youth Initative Programs

“Globalism” is a key word in our world today. As the world becomes a smaller place, our children’s lives are affected by changing need and diversification. The “Kids & Youth Initiative” was borne at such a time, to enhance multicultural awareness among the younger generation, in whose hands lie our future.

Through the use of videoconferencing and the latest Information and Communication Technology (ICT) learning methods, the program aims to broaden the scope of their knowledge and understanding of different cultures. The Kids & Youth Initiative seeks to create opportunity for opinion exchange on topics of common interest across cultures.

See also:

• Kids Initiative
• Orphan Meets Artist
• Training Course for Teachers

Public Seminar “The Social Economy in Africa”

On November 25, 2009, the International Labour Organization (ILO) and Tokyo Development Learning Center (TDLC) will hold a joint public seminar on the social economy in Africa. Addis Abeba will be linked with TDLC by video connection for expert presentations, panel discussions, and a Q&A session.

Participation is free of charge; please register in advance to attend.

Lecture Series: Women and Their Families—Health Services for Pregnancy and Child Care

Session 1: Strategies to Reduce Maternal Mortality Rates

Kitasato University School of Nursing, World Health Organization (WHO), and Tokyo Development Learning Center (TDLC) will jontly host a series of video conferences on safe motherhood and reproductive health issues from November 2009 through spring 2010.

The first session is set for 6:00-8:00pm (JST) November 18, 2009. Dr. Monir Islam of the World Health Organization’s Department of Making Pregnancy Safer (MPS) will address issues on strategies for reducing maternal mortality rates.

See also:

• Lecture Series: Women and Their Families—Health Services for Pregnancy and Child Care Session 2

“Orphan Meets Artist” Cambodia/Tokyo Workshop Coming Up in November ‘09—Join Us!

"Hanbun Hanbun/Pakondal" Cambodian HIV/AIDS Orphans Meet Japanese Artists

What can be done for orphans in developing countries through art? Based on this thought, a program was launched in June 2008: “Orphan Meets Artist”. AIDS orphans in Uganda “met” Japanese modern artist Tatsuo Miyajima at an art workshop, and the program was wrapped up with a symposium in Tokyo this summer.

A second workshop event is soon beginning, in November 2009. AIDS orphans in Cambodia will be connected with artists in Japan and Cambodia at two videoconference workshops.

The event is made possible through the cooperation of the Institute of Contemporary Arts and International Cultural Exchange, or Tokyo Wonder Site, and TASK, a Cambodian NGO working for better quality of life for the poor. The workshop has been created from scratch by workshop instructors, animation artist Chikara Matsumoto and artist Daisuke Nagaoka.

At the third session, taking place in Tokyo only, the artwork created by the Cambodian orphans will be used to make flip books, which will later be sent to the children as presents.

Please take part if you’re interested!

Read on for further details…

This session is part of a larger program. For more information see Orphan Meets Artist

Lecture Series: Issues in Asia and the International Labour Organization

International Labour Organization (ILO), Aoyama Gakuin University and the TDLC will hold six lecture sessions on “Issues in Asia and the International Labour Organization” via video conference from October 2009 to January 2010. Advance registration is required for participants.

CITYNET Yokohama Congress 2009 Kicks Off

CITYNET, an international network connecting over 100 cities and organizations, officially opened CITYNET Yokohama Congress 2009 on Tuesday in Yokohama, currently celebrating the 150th anniversary of the opening of its port.

Participants assembled from various parts of the Asia Pacific region and beyond at the waterfront Pacifico Yokohama convention complex, southwest of Tokyo. Yokohama Mayor Fumiko Hayashi, also CITYNET President, welcomed attendants to the opening session, followed by remarks from CITYNET First Vice President, Mumbai Mayor Shubha Raul and Bangkok Deputy Governor and CITYNET Second Vice President Chirakit Prakob as the four-day event kicked off.

UNWTO Educational Seminar on Tourism Development in Mekong-Triangle Countries Started

Pedicab driver talks with foreigners on a Hanoi street August 12 2009. Photo courtesy of APTEC

The Mekong Delta boasts a rich history, culture, and precious natural environment. To help develop sustainable tourism in the region, a two-day video conference seminar was held August 18-19, 2009, connecting Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam, and TDLC.

This session is part of a larger program. For more information see Announcement: UNWTO Educational Seminar on Tourism Development in Mekong-Triangle Countries

Announcement: UNWTO Educational Seminar on Tourism Development in Mekong-Triangle Countries

The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), the Asia-Pacific Tourism Exchange Center (APTEC) and the TDLC will co-organize the Seminar on Tourism Development in Mekong-Triangle Country on the theme of “Sustainable Tourism Development in Mekong River Basin Countries and Eliminating Poverty through the Tourism Promotion” for representatives from both public and private tourism-related sectors in these countries. 

See also:

• UNWTO Educational Seminar on Tourism Development in Mekong-Triangle Countries Started

Strengthening Disaster Risk Management in East Asia and the Pacific Session 5

Community-based Disaster Risk Management

The World Bank East Asia and Pacific Disaster Risk Management team, in collaboration with the Global Development Learning Network (GDLN), has started a learning and knowledge sharing seminar series on post-disaster recovery planning, risk financing, and disaster risk management from December 2008. Session 5 was held on June 26 2009 with focus on community-based disaster risk management.

This session is part of a larger program. For more information see Strengthening Disaster Risk Management in East Asia and the Pacific

Regulation and Deregulation of the Financial System

Asia-Pacific economies and their different financial regulatory systems have been impacted in different ways by the ongoing global financial crisis.

This seminar aims to share knowledge and experience from the Asia-Pacific, with its diverse policies and practices in financial regulation and deregulation providing sound bases for comparison and analyses.

SME Financing in the Asia-Pacific Region: Crisis and Countermeasures

This workshop/video conference event aims to help the audience to:

1. understand new trends and key challenges of SME financing in the Asia-Pacific region
2. define the role of government in SME financing
3. understand the institutional innovation of financial institutions, innovations in financial products and services to promote SME financing
4. understand trade financing and equity financing for SMEs
5. explore possible solutions in promoting SME financing

World Heart Foundation International Symposium for Cardiac Care Teleconference Training Series

Funded by the VinaCapital Foundation Vietnam, the World Heart Foundation and supported by the World Bank Global Development Learning Network Asia Pacific, this regional program links surgeons and doctors involved in cardiac care in developing countries with the world’s best in cardio-thoracic surgery, cardiology and pediatric cardiac care.

The World Heart Foundation International Symposium for Cardiac Care allows doctors from all over Vietnam to congregate in GDLN centers in Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi and other Asian sites for a series of lectures by exemplary leaders in the field of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery and Cardiology. The …

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SME Course 2

-Improving Manufacturing Productivity -

“Improving Manufacturing Productivity” is part of a capacity-building seminar series developed by Tokyo Development Learning Center for domestic businesses, especially Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs).

Organized jointly with GDLN Distance Learning Centers, the seminars are aimed to support SMEs in today’s competitive global environment, to thrive and serve their communities as the engine of economic growth.

Content will be provided by the Central Japan Industries Association (ChuSanRen).

This session is part of a larger program. For more information see SME Course 1:

Youth Entrepreneurship as Career Option in EAP - Key Components for Success

An Inter-Regional Knowledge Sharing Series on the 2007 World Development Report

This knowledge-sharing seminar, a third in the series of regional youth seminars, is part of the Bank’s continuing effort to disseminate the messages of the World Development Report 2007 (WDR 07). The seminar features four presentations from youth and NGOs supporting youth entrepreneurs (China, Indonesia, Thailand, Philippines). Through interactive discussions, participants have the opportunity to learn the key elements for success in terms of scalability and sustainability, and business initiatives that would be useful and transferrable in their own settings.

Strengthening Disaster Risk Management in East Asia and the Pacific Session 4

Natural Disasters – Sharing Experiences for Reconstruction

The World Bank East Asia and Pacific Disaster Risk Management team, in collaboration with the Global Development Learning Network (GDLN), has started a learning and knowledge sharing seminar series on post-disaster recovery planning, risk financing, and disaster risk management from December 2008. Session 4 was held on April 28 2009 with focus on housing and community reconstruction after natural disasters.

This session is part of a larger program. For more information see Strengthening Disaster Risk Management in East Asia and the Pacific

Second Blended Learning Program to Train Mother and Child Health Care Specialists in Mongolia

TDLC, Kitasato University and Mongolia Nurses Association delivered the second blended learning program to train Mother and Child Health care specialists in Mongolia on March 5 & 6, 2009.  This 2-day program was delivered to over 820 participants at 4 sites in Ulaan Bataar and other rural locations in Mongolia.

This session is part of a larger program. For more information see Happy Mothers, Happy Children

ASEAN Summit 2009: a Pre/Post-Summit Briefing by Dr Surin Pitsuwan, Secretary-General of ASEAN

The 14th ASEAN Summit which was held in Hua Hin, Thailand on 27th February - 1st March 2009, is the first since the entry into force of the ASEAN Charter on 15th December, 2008. The Charter is a milestone in the history of cooperation in the region, as it sets out the vision of the ASEAN Community of the future which comprises the political-security, economic and socio-cultural pillars. The Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Surin Pitsuwan, is committed to establishing the foundations of a people-centered ASEAN. He is determined to lead the ASEAN people to new directions, to raise the profile of …

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Strengthening Disaster Risk Management in East Asia and the Pacific Session 3

Local Government Approaches to Disaster Risk Management: Climate Resilient Cities

The World Bank East Asia and Pacific Disaster Risk Management team, in collaboration with the Global Development Learning Network (GDLN), has started a learning and knowledge sharing seminar series on post-disaster recovery planning, risk financing, and disaster risk management from December 2008. Session 3 was held on March 6 2009 with focus on Local Government Approaches to Disaster Risk Management: Climate Resilient Cities.

This session is part of a larger program. For more information see Strengthening Disaster Risk Management in East Asia and the Pacific

Corporate Social Responsibility for Sustainable Business and Development Asia Series

Presented by the World Bank Institute, the Asian Institute of Management and the Tokyo Development Learning Center

Over 70 people in six locations throughout Asia took part in a new course “CSR for Sustainable Business and Development”. The course analyzed the relevance and benefits of the CSR activities and explored the connection between corporate strategy and development issues in Asia.

This session is part of a larger program. For more information see CSR for Sustainable Business and Development

Inclusive and Sustainable Development Partnerships: Business and Public Sector

A seminar presented by The World Bank Group, JICA, and supported by Global Compact

New Direction on CSR and Public Private Partnerships amidst Global Crises

The Japanese private sector has been at the forefront in establishing quality environmental management systems and CSR reporting. This seminar provided an opportunity to promote dialogue to enhance ethical and sustainable business practices in developing countries by connecting audiences in 7 countries.

Speakers at the seminar, including Mr. Sanjay Pradhan, Vice President, WBI and Mr. Toshinori Doi, Director, Development Institutes Division, International Bureau, Ministry of Finance of Japan, provided context and overview of essential issues to build “inclusive and sustainable business practice” to enhance business competitiveness of private corporations and at the same time, contributed to the realization of sustainable growth of developing countries.

This session is part of a larger program. For more information see CSR for Sustainable Business and Development

Disaster Nursing Training Course

Over 700 Nurses Gathered via GDLN for Disaster Preparedness and Response

Two-day distance learning course on disaster nursing was held on February 17 and 18, 2009. This course aimed to socialize the understanding of the appropriate disaster nursing services among the nurses in Indonesia and Timor Leste. 

Strengthening Disaster Risk Management in East Asia and the Pacific Session 2

Specialized Seminar - Introduction to Catastrophe Risk Financing Frameworks

The World Bank East Asia and Pacific Disaster Risk Management team, in collaboration with the Global Development Learning Network (GDLN), has started a learning and knowledge sharing seminar series on post-disaster recovery planning, risk financing, and disaster risk management from December 2008.  Session 2 was held on Febuary 11, 2009 and provided participants with an understanding of catastrophe risk financing frameworks.

This session is part of a larger program. For more information see Strengthening Disaster Risk Management in East Asia and the Pacific

SME Course 1:

Introduction to Marketing

Tokyo Development Learning Center offered a course “Introduction to Marketing” as a capacity building seminar series for domestic businesses, especially SMEs.  The course aimed to help SMEs grow in today’s competitive, global environment, enabling them to thrive and serve their communities as the engine of economic growth, provided by the Central Japan Industries Association (ChuSanRen). The course, consisting of 5 modules conducted over a 5-week period, covered marketing concept and strategy, as well as case studies of good practice from international and regional firms in Asian countries.

See also:

• SME Course 2

Strengthening Disaster Risk Management in East Asia and the Pacific

In collaboration with the Global Development Learning Network (GDLN), the World Bank East Asia and Pacific Disaster Risk Management (DRM) team delivered a six-session learning and knowledge-sharing videoconference seminar series between December 2008 and June 2009. Connecting six countries in the region by videoconference, the series focused on post-disaster recovery planning, risk financing, and disaster risk management.

Session 1 was held on December 11, 2008 (Thursday), 11:00-14:00pm (Japan Standard Time).

View the session Streaming via Internet.  Session 2 will be held on February 11, 2009 (Wednesday), 16:00-19:00pm (JST).

See also:

• Strengthening Disaster Risk Management in East Asia and the Pacific Session 2
• Strengthening Disaster Risk Management in East Asia and the Pacific Session 3
• Strengthening Disaster Risk Management in East Asia and the Pacific Session 4
• Strengthening Disaster Risk Management in East Asia and the Pacific Session 5

Growth and Integration of East Asia

The World has been faced with unprecedented challenges and structural shifts in its international economy and finance landscape, so are domestic economies in most countries. How the economic growth in the East Asia is and will be affected by recent global economic difficulties? Would the East Asian integration be influenced, and, if so, how? What are the most salient issues in ASEAN, ASEAN+3, or ASEAN+6?

World Heart Foundation International Symposium for Cardiac Care Teleconference Training Series

A project of the VinaCapital Foundation In partnership with the World Heart Foundation and the World Bank GDLN Centers

This 11-session Series of international training conferences is to improve capacity for cardiac surgery in Vietnam and regional countries, including Indonesia, India, China and Bangladesh. The International Symposium for Cardiac Surgery allows doctors from all over Vietnam to congregate in GDLN centers in Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, other Asian sites for a series of lectures by exemplary leaders in the field of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery.  For recent updates on this program please visit the GDLN Asia Pacific website program page.

OMA: How Artist’s Sensitivity Influence on Development Issues

In this last session, we would like to look at the approach to development issues from the perspectives of the arts. We will have two speakers, one of the leading modern artists, Tatsuo Miyajima and young photographer who has great knowledge of the northern part of Uganda, the Gulu.  We will discuss how they can make use of their artistic sensitivity in addressing developing countries’ problems.

This session is part of a larger program. For more information see Orphan Meets Artist

OMA: Japan’s Approach to Aids Orphans

This will show one of the approaches from Japan to the HIV/AIDS orphan. We will have two speakers, Teruaki Kaku and Nobuhiko Ichimiya, University students and also staff from NGO PLAS, who are actively supporting the HIV/AIDS orphans. They will talk about how they have started their actions and their approaches to the problems of the HIV/AIDS orphans.
Half of the 90 minute session will be used for Q&A so we are looking forward to enjoying your active participation.

This session is part of a larger program. For more information see Orphan Meets Artist

OMA: HIV/Aids Orphan in Uganda and their Approach to Improvement of Living

This will be a talk session to know the realities of the HIV/AIDS orphans in Uganda. We will be linking to Uganda and Tokyo by video conference, having Hiroyasu Sato of ASHINAGA Uganda participating from Uganda and Nabukenia Ritah, an AIDS orphan from Uganda currently studying in Waseda University will participate from the Tokyo Development Learning Center (TDLC). Out of 90 mins session, half of the 90 minute session will be used for Q&A so we will be waiting for your active participation.

This session is part of a larger program. For more information see Orphan Meets Artist

Orphan Meets Artist

Under the concept of “Fun Learning,” TDLC’s “Orphan Meets Artist” began in 2008, set to use videoconferencing and ICT to create artistic opportunity for orphans in developing countries.
This program provides a chance for children to experience the joy of expression, and to share through artistic experimentation and creative development. It aims to draw out and enrich their spirit.

See also:

• OMA: HIV/Aids Orphan in Uganda and their Approach to Improvement of Living
• OMA: Japan’s Approach to Aids Orphans
• OMA: How Artist’s Sensitivity Influence on Development Issues
• Symposium “Uganda AIDS Orphans Meets Artist”
• “Orphan Meets Artist” Cambodia/Tokyo Workshop Coming Up in November ‘09—Join Us!
• Orphan Meets Artist: “Kenyan Orphans Meet Japanese Artist”

This session is part of a larger program. For more information see Kids & Youth Initative Programs

More Rice with System of Rice Intensification (SRI)

Workshop for International System for Rice Intensification (SRI) Network

The System of Rice Intensification (SRI) is a set of innovative agricultural practices and is attracting international attention because its methods increase the productivity of land and water, resulting in higher yields than traditional methods. The TDLC and NGO Zutto Sustainable held a “Workshop for International System for Rice Intensification (SRI) Network”, on October 28, 2008 by connecting Cambodia, Indonesia, Japan and the United States via the World Bank’s Global Development Learning Network. 

CATALYSTS OF CHANGE: An Open Dialogue with the Legendary Leaders of Asia OVERVIEW

A New Initiative by the World Bank, GDLN and ASEAN

The East Asia and Pacific Region of the World Bank, the Global Development Learning Network (GDLN) Asia Pacific and the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) are pleased to announce a unique program “Catalysts of Change: An Open Dialogue with the Legendary Leaders of Asia”, offering emerging young leaders in Asia an opportunity to learn from their seniors who laid the foundation for the region’s well renowned economic success. 

To accommodate the busy schedule of these leaders, sessions will be held as confirmed throughout 2008. Young leaders in both the public and private sectors from 13 countries in the Asia Pacific region (Indonesia, Cambodia, Japan, Sri Lanka, Laos, Singapore, Fiji, PNG, Vietnam, Mongolia, Australia, Thailand, Philippines) will be invited to participate, connecting via videoconference to view a development focused interview with these leaders via the GDLN. Following the interview, participants will have an opportunity engage with the speaker in a question and answer session.

A video archive of all sessions will be made available.

See also:

• CATALYSTS OF CHANGE:  An Open Dialogue with the Legendary Leaders of Asia 1
• CATALYSTS OF CHANGE:  An Open Dialogue with the Legendary Leaders of Asia 2
• CATALYSTS OF CHANGE:  An Open Dialogue with the Legendary Leaders of Asia 3