Virtual Agenda
Wednesday, May 24, 2023
9:00 AM - 6:30 PM (Eastern Time)
Online via TechChange platform
Please note that the schedule is subject to change.
Wednesday, May 24, 2023
9:00 AM - 6:30 PM (Eastern Time)
Online via TechChange platform
Please note that the schedule is subject to change.
9:00 - 9:50 AM ET
Keynote Address with Rep. Young Kim (CA-40)
We’ll kick off the day with opening remarks by SID-United States leadership and then a keynote address with House Foreign Affairs Committee Member Rep. Young Kim.
Keynote:
Keynote:
- Young Kim | U.S. Representative, California's 40th District and Member, House Foreign Affairs Committee
Young Kim U.S. CONGRESSWOMAN (R-CA) |
About CONGRESSWOMAN young kim
Congresswoman Young Kim is proud to represent California’s 40th District, which includes parts of Orange, San Bernardino and Riverside counties, in the U.S. House of Representatives. An immigrant, small business owner, community leader, mother and grandmother, Young is proud to be one of the first Korean American women ever to serve in Congress and help all Americans have the chance to achieve their dream just like she did. As an immigrant to the United States, Young has dedicated her life to giving back to her community. She started her public service as Director of Community Relations and Asian Affairs for former Congressman Ed Royce, where she was a key liaison to the district and advisor on issues pertaining to the Asian-American community and foreign policy. Prior to serving in Congress, Young was the first ever Korean American Republican woman to serve in the California State Assembly. As an Assemblywoman, Young fought to grow jobs, support small businesses, ensure public safety, promote educational opportunities, support veterans and protect victims of domestic violence. Young is a small business owner, a long-time community leader and has been actively involved in numerous organizations throughout the 40th District and in Orange County. She and her husband Charles reside in Anaheim Hills and are the proud parents of four grown children – Christine, Kelly, Alvin and Hannah. |
Katherine Raphaelson PRESIDENT, sid-us |
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About Katherine Raphaelson
Katherine Raphaelson joined SID-US as its president in April 2013. She previously was a director of the Gorongosa Restoration Project, a conservation and human development effort in Mozambique, which she helped manage for nearly ten years. In addition, she spent six years in association management: she founded and managed a membership association in Boston, the Massachusetts Telecommunications Council, which she built to 300 organizational members. She was later asked to return to the association to rebuild it after it had lapsed. Katherine also worked with numerous start-up companies, including International Wireless/International Online, which acquired Africa Online and ultimately became Prodigy International. She served as that organization’s vice president of international marketing. She also worked for seven years at Boston Technology, a high tech start-up which she joined as the 4th employee and helped build to 500+ people. Katherine holds a B.A. in English from Wellesley College. |
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French, Spanish, and ASL interpretation, as well as English closed captioning, will be available virtually for our main stage plenary sessions throughout the day. Thank you to our Accessibility Sponsor, Making Cents International.
10:00 - 10:50 AM ET
Virtual Exhibit Hall
The Exhibit Hall will feature more than 80 organizations in the international development field and showcase their innovation projects and dynamic contributions. Check out who will be there.
The Virtual Exhibit Hall will be open from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM ET.
The Virtual Exhibit Hall will be open from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM ET.
Building a Roadmap for More Nutritious Food Systems
Presented by ACDI/VOCA
Investing in nutritious food systems is more important than ever as our global food system faces a triple burden of malnutrition – the coexistence of undernutrition (10% of the global population), micronutrient deficiencies (25% global population), and overweight and obesity (40% of all adults & 20% of all children).
While the situation has worsened most recently, there are strong economic incentives to change course. Food supply chains have enormous opportunities to meet existing demand for affordable, safe, and healthy diets. Governments have an incentive to invest in nutrition-specific interventions and policies that reduce health costs due to diet-related non-communicable diseases and improve overall worker productivity.
Given the global challenges impacting food systems – what are some successful ways donor programs can influence food systems to produce better nutrition outcomes? How can we avoid the transition from undernutrition to malnutrition as economies develop? What government policies have successfully incentivized more nutritious food production and consumption? Where are there good examples of multi-sectoral coordination around nutritious food systems? What is the roadmap for making healthy diets affordable for poor and vulnerable populations?
Investing in nutritious food systems is more important than ever as our global food system faces a triple burden of malnutrition – the coexistence of undernutrition (10% of the global population), micronutrient deficiencies (25% global population), and overweight and obesity (40% of all adults & 20% of all children).
While the situation has worsened most recently, there are strong economic incentives to change course. Food supply chains have enormous opportunities to meet existing demand for affordable, safe, and healthy diets. Governments have an incentive to invest in nutrition-specific interventions and policies that reduce health costs due to diet-related non-communicable diseases and improve overall worker productivity.
Given the global challenges impacting food systems – what are some successful ways donor programs can influence food systems to produce better nutrition outcomes? How can we avoid the transition from undernutrition to malnutrition as economies develop? What government policies have successfully incentivized more nutritious food production and consumption? Where are there good examples of multi-sectoral coordination around nutritious food systems? What is the roadmap for making healthy diets affordable for poor and vulnerable populations?
Gargi Wable Grandner ACDI/VOCA Moderator |
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ABOUT GARGI WABLE GRANDNER
Gargi Wable Grandner is a Technical Director who provides technical support to ACDI/VOCA’s nutrition-sensitive agriculture and food systems initiatives in low- and middle-income countries. Prior to joining ACDI/VOCA in 2022, Gargi worked as a nutritionist for various academic and non-academic institutions in South Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa where she contributed to global food policy and maternal and child nutrition research, programming, and advocacy. Her areas of expertise include dietary data analysis, mixed methods research, and social and behavior change communication. She has extensive experience developing tools and survey instruments to support nutrition-focused capacity building, project implementation, and monitoring and evaluation. She holds a PhD in Nutritional Sciences from Cornell University, MS in Food Policy and Applied Nutrition from Tufts University, and an MSc in Dietetics from University of Pune, India. |
about DR. AKHTER IMAM
Dr. Akhter Imam is the Deputy Director at the Bangladesh National Nutrition Council (BNNC) under the Ministry of Health and has 10 years of blended experience in Health, Nutrition, and Population. He has been leading Monitoring, Evaluation and Research platform at BNNC, and has successfully led national and sub-national level multi-sectoral planning, strategy development for operational research, program bottleneck analysis, and periodic reviews of national programs such as National Plan of Action for Nutrition-2. He is the SUN focal person from BNNC and for USAID’s Feed the Future Bangladesh Livestock and Nutrition Activity. He worked for NGOs prior to joining the government focusing on poverty alleviation, sanitation, food, nutrition, and maternal and child health fields. Dr. Akhter is a Dental Surgeon with an MPH from Royal Tropical Institute, Netherlands where he specialized in health system policy and management. |
about pURNIMA mENON
Purnima Menon is Senior Director, Food and Nutrition Policy, for the CGIAR and the International Food Policy Research Institute. She was previously senior research fellow in IFPRI’s Poverty, Health and Nutrition Division. She leads research teams who conduct implementation research on scaling up interventions, including on evaluating large-scale programs in nutrition, agriculture, gender, technology, and health, collaborates widely, and invests deeply in research translation in engagements with policy communities. Dr. Menon has a PhD in International Nutrition from Cornell University, an MSc in Nutrition from University of Delhi and has research experience in India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Ethiopia, Haiti and Vietnam. |
lmpactful Digital Development: Practical Feedback Loops for Emerging Technologies
Presented by Bixal
We are all aware that effective digital development starts with designing with the end user in mind. But in many of the places we work as international development practitioners, two of the biggest barriers to effective digital development are lack of feedback loops for localized user input and gatekeepers who prevent the voices of the marginalized from being heard.
This session will explore the ideals and practicalities of integrating systematic Agile/human-centered design approaches to ensure the voices and needs of our end users help shape and maximize the potential of the ever-evolving world of digital development for local sustainability, especially in the context of emerging technologies.
We are all aware that effective digital development starts with designing with the end user in mind. But in many of the places we work as international development practitioners, two of the biggest barriers to effective digital development are lack of feedback loops for localized user input and gatekeepers who prevent the voices of the marginalized from being heard.
This session will explore the ideals and practicalities of integrating systematic Agile/human-centered design approaches to ensure the voices and needs of our end users help shape and maximize the potential of the ever-evolving world of digital development for local sustainability, especially in the context of emerging technologies.
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Annah Ngaruro ICF |
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ABOUT CARLA BRICENO
Carla Briceno is CEO and cofounder of Bixal, a global human experience consulting organization leading people-centered digital transformation and international development solutions to improve the lives of people everywhere. Carla works closely with the Bixal team, a diverse group of strategists, designers, engineers, practitioners and innovators who take a people-absolutely-first approach, leveraging technology, communications, data and human-centered design, to help governments and organizations be more efficient, effective and impactful. Carla began her career as a Peace Corps volunteer in rural Guatemala. She went on to direct a non-profit program for Latino immigrants, supported countless international development activities in Latin America and dived headfirst into technology as a developer and digital project manager before founding Bixal. Carla holds a master’s degree in international development and advanced Spanish from Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey, a Certificate in business programming from the Chubb Institute and a bachelor’s degree in political science with a minor in Spanish from California State University, Long Beach. 
Thom Sinclair Bixal Moderator ABOUT Thom sinclaIR
Thom Sinclair is senior director of knowledge management (KM) and collaborating, learning and adapting (CLA) at Bixal, a global human experience consulting organization leading people-centered digital transformation and international development solutions to improve the lives of people everywhere. Thom leads Bixal’s international development KM and CLA portfolio and finds new opportunities to bring the organization’s experience and expertise to work in the sector. Prior to joining Bixal, Thom worked with the Consultive Group to Assist the Poor (CGAP) at the World Bank, leading efforts on a digital financial services learning marketplace. Before that, he was a senior knowledge management and learning advisor with the U.S. Agency for International Development’s (USAID's) Bureau for Policy, Planning and Learning and worked in private sector consulting, including as chief of party of USAID’s Knowledge-Driven Microenterprise Development project. Thom has a bachelor’s degree in political science from Columbus State University, a master’s degree in political science from Georgia State University and earned his MPA in international public service and development at Rutgers University. |
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Building Inclusive Teams for Inclusive Development
Presented by Chemonics International
Building and fostering inclusive teams is essential to achieving inclusive development. During this critical panel conversation, Chemonics' representatives and partners from its development programming in Iraq will dive into Chemonics' Holistic Inclusion Approach. The discussion will cover how and why this approach was developed, the challenges faced in piloting the approach, and how to measure impact, among other topics. Panelists will also share their advice for other programs looking to make their teams and activities more inclusive.
Read more here.
Building and fostering inclusive teams is essential to achieving inclusive development. During this critical panel conversation, Chemonics' representatives and partners from its development programming in Iraq will dive into Chemonics' Holistic Inclusion Approach. The discussion will cover how and why this approach was developed, the challenges faced in piloting the approach, and how to measure impact, among other topics. Panelists will also share their advice for other programs looking to make their teams and activities more inclusive.
Read more here.
Bahar Aljammoor Chemonics international Moderator |
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ABOUT Bahar Aljammoor
Bahar Aljammoor is a dynamic and accomplished professional in the field of Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL), currently serving as the Manager at Chemonics International for the Iraq Regional Program. With extensive experience in program management, Bahar has a proven track record of success in enhancing program performance through strategic planning, capacity building, and effective implementation of MEL systems. In parallel to being a MEL manager, Bahar served as the Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) Chair for the first pilot period, where she played a pivotal role in ensuring the success of the program. She was instrumental in building and managing a diverse team of GESI members from different departments and integrating GESI into the program strategy for more intentional consideration. Her exceptional leadership and management skills have been critical in achieving programmatic and operational success. Bahar is a passionate advocate for GESI implementation and has actively shared her lessons and ideas globally to raise awareness about the importance of gender equality and social inclusion. Her dedication to advancing this critical work has earned her respect and recognition from her peers and colleagues in the field. |
ABOUT Sabreen saeed
Sabreen Saeed is a dynamic and accomplished procurement professional with over five years of experience in the field. As the Procurement Manager for the Iraq Regional Program at Chemonics International, she has played a leading role in managing procurement activities for large-scale projects across multiple sectors. Sabreen's exceptional skills in handling complex procurement in a new remote area such as the South, where the program has zero experience have made her an invaluable member of her team. Sabreen's commitment to gender equality and social inclusion is evident through her role as the Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) Chair, where she serves as a leader, and advisor for advancing GESI integration in operations, management, and programming. She is also a member of the Disability Technical Working Group, where she plays a role in advocating for the rights of people with disabilities. Through her efforts, Sabreen has created a more inclusive and equitable work environment at Chemonics International. Sabreen is a highly motivated and accomplished professional who is passionate about making a positive impact on the communities she serves. Her dedication and expertise in procurement and social inclusion have earned her a reputation as a leader and change-maker in her field. |
ABOUT Saeed Uri
Saeed Uri has 13 years of experience managing development projects, including over 10 years in complex, high-speed, and challenging positions in fragile or transitional environments such as Iraq, Syria, Palestine, Sudan, and Libya. Saeed leads Chemonics’ efforts on adaptive programming in dynamic environments that places communities at the center. He currently serves as Chemonics’ chief of party on USAID’s OTI Iraq Community Resilience Initiative. In this role, he leads programming to strengthen civic action by working with local partners to increase community involvement in addressing local issues, while mobilizing advocacy and campaign efforts to address common causes across Iraq. Saeed also has expertise in supporting early recovery and durable returns, countering disinformation, and addressing the influence of malign actors. He holds an MA in international peace and conflict resolution and speaks Arabic fluently. |
Let’s Make a Deal! How You and USAID Can Partner with Young People for PYD
Presented by Plan International USA
Plan International USA surveyed young people on the top five reasons to partner with them, and their answers are on the board. This session will reveal their answers and more positive youth development insights at our game show-style event, where Plan International USA CEO Shanna Marzilli will pass the mic to young activists from around the globe to share their experiences and lessons in how to partner with them and shift the power dynamic meaningfully.
Presented in an engaging youth-centered approach, we will discuss the good, bad, and — dare we say — ugly experiences of young people working in partnership with the international development sector. They will offer advice on how we can create meaningful partnerships that are mutually beneficial for all players at the local, national, and global levels.
Plan International USA surveyed young people on the top five reasons to partner with them, and their answers are on the board. This session will reveal their answers and more positive youth development insights at our game show-style event, where Plan International USA CEO Shanna Marzilli will pass the mic to young activists from around the globe to share their experiences and lessons in how to partner with them and shift the power dynamic meaningfully.
Presented in an engaging youth-centered approach, we will discuss the good, bad, and — dare we say — ugly experiences of young people working in partnership with the international development sector. They will offer advice on how we can create meaningful partnerships that are mutually beneficial for all players at the local, national, and global levels.
Shanna Marzilli Plan International USA MODERATOR |
ABOUT Shanna Marzilli
Shanna Marzilli is the President and CEO of Plan International USA, an international humanitarian and development organization that partners with adolescent girls and their communities around the world to overcome oppression and gender inequality. We provide the support and resources that are unique to their needs and the needs of their communities, ensuring they achieve their full potential with dignity, opportunity and safety. She brings a decade of experience serving Plan at the executive level, first as both CMO and CHRO, then as Plan’s interim CEO for seven months prior to becoming COO in April 2022. Shanna began her career in health policy, primarily at Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island, where she served as the assistant vice president for corporate compliance and ethics, senior vice president of strategic transformation and chief marketing officer. Shanna is a graduate of Providence College in Rhode Island. |
Catherine Plan Youth Advocate - zimbabwe 
Maite Plan Youth Advocate - SPAIN |
Garett Plan youth advisory board member - USA 
Patsy PLAN YOUTH ADVOCATE - KENYA |
Kauanne Plan YOUTH ADVOCATE - BRAZIL 
Phelim PLAN YOUTH ADVOCATE - Vietnam |
Mobilizing Global Climate Finance to Build Local Adaptation and Resilience
Presented by Tetra Tech
The Green Climate Fund (GCF) – a critical element of the historic Paris Agreement - is the world’s largest climate fund, mandated to support developing countries raise and realize their Nationally Determined Contributions ambitions towards low-emissions, climate-resilient pathways.
To build local adaptation and resilience, climate finance institutions like multilateral development banks depend on international development partners to design and prepare development projects to meet standards and access the finance needed to create impactful and sustainable change.
Join a panel of climate finance experts, implementers, and partners to learn more about how climate finance is effectively accessed and leveraged, and what the future of funding for adaptation and resilience looks like.
The Green Climate Fund (GCF) – a critical element of the historic Paris Agreement - is the world’s largest climate fund, mandated to support developing countries raise and realize their Nationally Determined Contributions ambitions towards low-emissions, climate-resilient pathways.
To build local adaptation and resilience, climate finance institutions like multilateral development banks depend on international development partners to design and prepare development projects to meet standards and access the finance needed to create impactful and sustainable change.
Join a panel of climate finance experts, implementers, and partners to learn more about how climate finance is effectively accessed and leveraged, and what the future of funding for adaptation and resilience looks like.
Jan Martin Witte Tetra Tech moderator |
Carolina Barreto Tetra Tech |
Phera Ramoeli Okavango River Basin Commission |
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ABOUT Jan Martin Witte
Jan Martin is a development finance professional, based in Washington, DC (USA). In addition to serving as Senior Sustainable Energy Finance Advisor for Tetra Tech ESI, he is also a member of the Independent Technical Advisory Panel of the Green Climate Fund (GCF) and a member of the Supervisory Board of ProCredit Holding KgAA and ProCredit General Partner AG. Between 2009 to 2022, worked with KfW Development Bank, in various roles and with growing responsibilities over time. Most recently, Jan Martin served as the Director of the Global Equity and Funds department of the bank. As such, he oversaw KfW’s impact investment portfolio globally, with equity investments across ~60 funds and ~25 financial institutions, and a total investment volume exceeding EUR 4 billion. Prior to that appointment, Jan Martin served as Director of the Central Africa and Regional Funds department; as Director of the Pretoria Office in South Africa; as Head of Division for Infrastructure in Southern Africa; as well as Senior Project Manager for Energy in East Africa (based in Kampala, Uganda). Before joining KfW in 2009, Jan Martin was co-founder and Associate Director of the Global Public Policy Institute (GPPi) in Berlin, Germany. Jan Martin holds a PhD and MA in international relations and international economics from the Nitze School of Advanced International Studies of Johns Hopkins University.
Darlington Tuagben USAID-WABiLED Project ABOUT DARLINGTON TUAGBEN
Darlington Tuagben is a performance-driven and results-oriented environment, natural resource management and sustainable development practitioner with over 14 years of practical working experience in the fields of environmental governance, biodiversity conservation, climate change, and community based natural resources and conflict management with emphasis on achieving sustainable development. He has worked in senior environmental and forestry governance positions as the Deputy Managing Director for Operations and Managing Director respectively of Liberia’s Forestry Development Authority, overseeing the sustainable management and governance of Liberia’s forest sector. Darlington also has extensive experience in leading the design, development and implementation of programmes, strategies, and policies governing the forestry and environmental sectors incorporating key national and international stakeholders’ participation with gender consideration, among others. Additionally, Darlington has consulted for the UNCCD Secretariat on two key projects: development of Liberia’s Land Degradation Neutrality Target Setting Program (LDNTSP) and the development of the National Drought Plan of Liberia), UNDP on the Development of Liberia's Revised NDC (2021-2025); UNDP on the development of Liberia’s Revised NDC (2021-2025); among several others. Darlington currently serves as the Low Emissions Development Strategy (LEDS) and Sustainable Landscape Lead on the USAID-WABiLED Project. |
ABOUT Carolina Barreto
Dr. Carolina Barreto, Tetra Tech’s energy access director, has more than 18 years of experience increasing energy access and expanding renewable energy around the world. She has led teams that helped more than 20 countries and 200 companies connect millions of people to electricity, adopt private sector-friendly energy policies, and embrace cleaner cooking options. Carolina has also designed projects and advised companies on solar home systems, access to finance, navigating regulation, and innovations at the nexus of energy and agriculture. She is a lead technical advisor to Power Africa; senior advisor on USAID’s Water and Energy For Food (WE4F); and International Energy Advisor for USAID’s Alternatives to Charcoal (A2C) project in Zambia. Carolina holds a PhD in renewable energy engineering and a Master of Science in solar energy engineering from the University of Massachusetts-Lowell as well as a Bachelor of Science in agricultural engineering from the Universidad Nacional de Ingeniería in Nicaragua. |
ABOUT PHERA RAMOELI
Phera S. Ramoeli is currently the Executive Secretary of the Okavango River Basin Commission since October 2018 and has at least 20 years experience in Trans-boundary Water Resources management at the SADC level. He joins OKASEC from the SADC Secretariat, where he served as Acting Director of the Directorate of Infrastructure and Services, comprising Energy, ICT, Meteorology, Transport and Water between 2017 and 2018. He started his career when he joined the SADC Water Sector Coordinating Unit as a Senior Environment Officer in 1997 and was in charge of, among other things, coordinating the implementation of the ZAMBEZI Action Plan Program including the Chairing the negotiation Process for ZAMCOM. In 1999, he became the Sector Coordinator until the restructuring of SADC in 2003 and has been with the SADC Secretariat as head of the Water Program and was active in the process of negotiating the amendments and subsequent revision of the SADC Protocol on Shared Watercourses. He also served as Senior Program Officer in Directorate of Infrastructure and Services – Water Division at the SADC Secretariat for over 15 years until September 2018. During this time, he was responsible for the coordination and facilitation of the implementation of the SADC Program of Action in Water. Phera has a Masters Degree in Aquatic Resources Management from the Kings College, University of London, A Post Graduate Diploma in Operational Hydrology from Institute of Meteorological Training and research in Nairobi, and BSc in Biology and Chemistry from the National University of Lesotho. |
11:00 - 11:50 AM ET
Partnerships for Resilience: Shifting Power to Local Leadership for the Next Generation of Ugandans
Presented by Abt Associates
How can we promote resilience, democratize space, and foster purposeful leadership in a community's own development? This question is more pertinent as countries like Uganda face interlinked crises, including climate change, pandemics, and economic downturns.
Featuring community commitments to resilience behaviors, innovative approaches in social and behavior change, and new ways to work with local partners and across governance structures, this panel discussion will examine how Uganda is promoting equitable development and building resilience for future generations.
How can we promote resilience, democratize space, and foster purposeful leadership in a community's own development? This question is more pertinent as countries like Uganda face interlinked crises, including climate change, pandemics, and economic downturns.
Featuring community commitments to resilience behaviors, innovative approaches in social and behavior change, and new ways to work with local partners and across governance structures, this panel discussion will examine how Uganda is promoting equitable development and building resilience for future generations.
Dorothy Muroki Abt Associates moderator |
Hon. Ayoo Janeth Phoebe Obol Local Council, Gulu |
Rwot Baptist Latim Cultural Leader, Acholi |
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ABOUT DOROTHY MUROKI
Dorothy Muroki is a seasoned international development professional with over 15 years of experience in multi-country and integrated regional programming in Africa. She is currently the Chief of Party for the Abt-led, USAID-funded Integrated Community Agriculture and Nutrition (ICAN) Activity in Uganda, which works to improve resilience, agricultural productivity, nutrition, and food security. Dorothy manages collaborative relationships with multiple partners and stakeholders, including national and local governments, local implementing partners, the private sector, cultural leaders, and community groups. Under her leadership, ICAN has linked more than 25,000 community groups to markets, equipped nearly 4,000 out-of-school girls with livelihood skills, worked with 750 cultural leaders, and executed over 180 in-kind grants. Prior to joining Abt, Dorothy was Country Representative for FHI 360/Kenya and Chief of Party for the Cross-Border Health Integrated Partnership Project, a $74 million health systems strengthening and policy project funded by USAID in the East African Community region. She also served as Project Director of the USAID-funded Leader-with-Associates Roads to a Healthy Future, a multi-year $200 million activity and USAID's flagship transport corridor program in the East Africa region. As an entrepreneurial development leader, Dorothy has an exceptional record in designing and implementing cross-sectoral programs. She is a strong advocate for gender, equity, and social inclusion. 
Fr. Vincent Byaruhanga Caritas Kabale ABOUT Fr. Vincent Byaruhanga
Father Vincent Byaruhanga is the Executive Director of Caritas Kabale Diocese, an organization dedicated to uplifting communities in Western Uganda through social services and economic development initiatives. He holds a PhD in Finance and Budgeting from Florida Atlantic University, and an MBA from the University of Portland, Oregon. Since 2015, Father Vincent has been at the helm of Caritas Kabale Diocese, forging strategic partnerships and spearheading transformative initiatives that build the resilience of households and communities across the region. Championing the ideals of collaboration and excellence, Father Vincent fosters a spirit of teamwork and cultivates outstanding performance within groups. His leadership has yielded significant improvements in Caritas' systems and policies, positioning the organization to compete favorably for coveted contracts. Under his leadership, Caritas has experienced exponential growth, transitioning from managing two projects with a staff of seven to a flourishing portfolio of six ongoing initiatives, supported by a dedicated team of over 60 staff members. Father Vincent Byaruhanga's visionary leadership and unwavering dedication continue to drive the mission of Caritas Kabale Diocese, ensuring a brighter future for the communities it serves. |
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Local Innovations to Address Irregular Migration from the Northern Triangle
Presented by Creative Associates International
While irregular migration continues to plague Central America and confound policymakers, locally-led efforts to identify and manage the root causes offer promising signs. Their success is based on localized, integrated approaches that move beyond development's traditional siloed sectors and leverage transnationalism to improve development outcomes.
While irregular migration continues to plague Central America and confound policymakers, locally-led efforts to identify and manage the root causes offer promising signs. Their success is based on localized, integrated approaches that move beyond development's traditional siloed sectors and leverage transnationalism to improve development outcomes.
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About Mariellen Jewers
Mariellen Jewers is the Technical Advisor at Creative Associates International’s Center for Migration and Economic Stabilization, which drives expertise in the intersections of migration and economic growth, asset building and social inclusion. Mariellen has a Ph.D. in public policy and administration from George Washington University and a master’s in international affairs from Columbia University. She graduated Phi Beta Kappa in economics from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. 
Adelina Vásquez López Centro de Desarrollo Humano About Adelina Vásquez López
Adelina Vásquez López is the Executive Director of the Centro de Desarrollo Humano in Honduras. She has expertise in developing strategies related to migration, violence reduction, political participation and more. She has an undergraduate degree in Economics and a postgraduate degree in the Evaluation of Agro-Industrial Industries. |
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Effective Crisis Risk Management: Shifting Risk through Finance, Government, Private Sector and Civil Society Solutions
Presented by DAI
The moderated panel on effective crisis risk management will bring together experts from health, social protection, and disaster risk finance to discuss strategies for mitigating and responding to crises. The panelists will share their experiences and insights on developing effective crisis management plans, allocating resources efficiently, and building resilient systems that can withstand unexpected shocks.
The discussion will focus on each discipline's key challenges, including the importance of collaboration and coordination among stakeholders. The panel will provide a platform for the experts to exchange ideas and best practices, as well as to engage with the audience and answer questions.
The moderated panel on effective crisis risk management will bring together experts from health, social protection, and disaster risk finance to discuss strategies for mitigating and responding to crises. The panelists will share their experiences and insights on developing effective crisis management plans, allocating resources efficiently, and building resilient systems that can withstand unexpected shocks.
The discussion will focus on each discipline's key challenges, including the importance of collaboration and coordination among stakeholders. The panel will provide a platform for the experts to exchange ideas and best practices, as well as to engage with the audience and answer questions.
Kirsten Weeks dai MODERATOR |
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ABOUT kirsten weeks
Kirsten Weeks has over 20 years of experience in designing, implementing, and managing donor-funded global health projects. She joined DAI in April 2011; over her career, she has supported a broad spectrum of innovative and evidence-based activities for nutrition, livelihood strengthening and the prevention, care, support, treatment, and mitigation of HIV/AIDS. She’s passionate about preventing disasters and excited to learn from the panel participants. |
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Lydia Poole Centre for Disaster Protection |
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ABOUT LYDIA POOLE
Lydia Poole is the Associate Director for Evidence at the Centre for Disaster Protection. She leads the Centre’s work on evidence and learning. She is a specialist in crisis financing policy and has authored a range of influential policy studies for multilateral organizations, governments and NGOs. Lydia co-authored the Centre report, The Future of Crisis Financing: A Call to Action, which sets out a new vision and agenda for reform of the international crisis financing system. She has also led or participated in several evaluations of financing instruments and donor policies. Lydia also has a practical background in humanitarian response including having worked in a coordination role with UN OCHA in South Sudan and managing NGO emergency response programs in South Sudan, Sudan, Sierra Leone and Myanmar. She has a BA in Social Anthropology from Cambridge University and an MSc in Violence, Conflict and Development from the School of Oriental and African Studies in London. |
Girl Power: Working with Girl-Led Groups, Networks and Movements in a Changing Aid Sector
Presented by Save the Children US
The session will pose the question "shifting power to whom?", challenging the common focus of shifting power and localization on formal NNGOs and CSOs, which often mirror the institutional and operational structures of INGOs. By sharing the first-hand accounts and perspectives of girls who are speaking out, campaigning, and influencing change in their communities, this session aims to underscore the critical importance of engaging informal, grassroots, and constituency-based movements as a means of truly shifting power closest to those experiencing development challenges and ensuring the inclusion of voices often excluded from decision-making.
Following an initial roundtable, the breakout session will engage members of the audience to reflect on the challenges of working alongside informal girl-led movements, or movements like them, as international actors, and workshop possible solutions that could be taken back to their respective agencies to develop more inclusive and transformative approaches to shifting power.
The session will pose the question "shifting power to whom?", challenging the common focus of shifting power and localization on formal NNGOs and CSOs, which often mirror the institutional and operational structures of INGOs. By sharing the first-hand accounts and perspectives of girls who are speaking out, campaigning, and influencing change in their communities, this session aims to underscore the critical importance of engaging informal, grassroots, and constituency-based movements as a means of truly shifting power closest to those experiencing development challenges and ensuring the inclusion of voices often excluded from decision-making.
Following an initial roundtable, the breakout session will engage members of the audience to reflect on the challenges of working alongside informal girl-led movements, or movements like them, as international actors, and workshop possible solutions that could be taken back to their respective agencies to develop more inclusive and transformative approaches to shifting power.
Angela Save the Children About Angela
Angela is a youth leader from Mexico, who has been partnering with Save the Children for 5 years. She has participated in different activities of significant impact including the Red Paz adolescent network, Generation Equality Forum, and consultations with the Gender Policy Council of the U.S. White House and Mexican Senate of the Republic. She is an advocate for human rights, gender equality, peace, and climate change. |
Dr. Ramatu Bangura CRIF About Dr. Ramatu Bangura
Dr. Ramatu Bangura is the founding Executive Director of the Children’s Rights Innovation Fund (CRIF). Previously, Ramatu co-led strategy development and grant making at the NoVo Foundation’s Advancing Adolescent Girls’ Rights initiative. Ramatu has spent the last 25 years working with and on behalf of adolescent girls, and she is committed to decolonizing philanthropic practices to ensure that those most impacted by structural violence and oppression are afforded the tools to create a world where all are safe, seen and celebrated. |
David Barth Save the Children About David barth
As Vice President, International Programs, David Barth leads Save the Children US’s global division of technical expertise and high-impact programming that generates actionable evidence and elevates the voices of children to ensure that their rights are respected, and their needs are met. David’s career includes over 20 years with USAID where he served in a number of senior positions and an extended term leading youth, education, and global grant-making at the Ford Foundation. |
Emily Heimsoth Save the Children About Emily Heimsoth
Emily Heimsoth is the Global Gender Policy Advisor at Save the Children US, where she advocates for gender equality in childhood and promotes girls’ rights globally. As part of this work, she coordinates Save the Children’s Girl-Led Movement Building project. She’s based in Washington DC. 
Sadia Save the Children About Sadia
Sadia is an adolescent advocate who joined Bangladesh’s National Children's Task Force in 2019, where she focuses on finding practical solutions to issues faced by girls, particularly those from marginalized backgrounds (e.g., adolescent reproductive health in schools). In 2022, she participated in the Girl-Led Movement Building project with Save the Children and finds joy in traveling and painting and engaging in social work. |
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Knowledge as Power: Why Local Actors should Own Data for Decision-Making
Presented by RTI International
Join data experts from three Africa-based organizations and RTI International to explore why it's critical to ensure that data for development gets into the hands of local decision-makers and how context and sector are considered. Speakers will focus on key challenges and emergent solutions.
Join data experts from three Africa-based organizations and RTI International to explore why it's critical to ensure that data for development gets into the hands of local decision-makers and how context and sector are considered. Speakers will focus on key challenges and emergent solutions.
Ehud Gachugu KEpsa |
Vincent Muron uganda ministry of health |
Professor Peter Waiganjo Wagacha DCI at UoN |
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About EHud Gachugu
Dr. Ehud Gachuga is the Director of Kenya Private Sector Association’s Youth Employment practice. He has over 22 years of professional and technical experience in youth employment in Kenya and abroad. Currently, he is the Director of Ajira Digital at the KEPSA, a digital economy project with the Ministry of ICT and the Mastercard Foundation. Dr. Ehud’s program leadership includes leading USAID and World Bank-funded programs. An advocate for youth employment and entrepreneurship, he was Executive Director of Eastleigh Community Centre.
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About Vincent Muron
Mr. Muron Vincent (Uganda Ministry of Health) works as Senior Ophthalmic Clinical Officer with the Moroto District Local Government in Karamoja, Uganda. He is the subcounty supervisor for the NTD trachoma elimination and control program and supports trachoma trichiasis surgical camps with funding and support from Sight Savers International. He is also a National GESI trainer and a focal person for quality improvement activities. A practicing Ophthalmic Clinical Officer for more than 20 years, he has a diploma in clinical medicine and Ophthalmology. |
About Peter Waiganjo Wagacha
Professor Peter Waiganjo Wagacha is faculty member at the Department of Computing & Informatics (DCI), at the University of Nairobi (UoN). His research and expertise covers health informatics and digital health; urban transportation; human language technology for local languages; and the use of ICT in education. He currently serves as a Project Director for the USAID HealthIT Project based at the University of Nairobi, a health system strengthening project working with the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection. He is passionate about mobility (transport) and has been involved in digitizing paratransit in Nairobi over the last 10 years through the Digital Matatus Project. |
12:15 - 1:45 PM ET
Lunch Plenary
Over lunch we'll have a panel discussion on the threats and opportunities presented to international development and local communities by geopolitics, climate change and artificial intelligence will be a thought-provoking event. The panel will bring together top experts on geopolitics, climate change and artificial intelligence to explore how these dynamic factors are impacting (and will impact) global development, international relationships of every sort, as well as the lives of communities and families around the world. The panelists will discuss how geopolitical tensions and power shifts are impacting international cooperation, how climate change and climate change finance are affecting vulnerable communities and global finance, and how artificial intelligence is changing the face of work and society.
Addie Cooke GLOBAL AI PUBLIC POLICY LEAD, GOOGLE |
Mafalda Duarte CEO, THE Climate investment Funds |
Anne-Marie Slaughter ceo, new America |
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About Addie Cooke
Addie Cooke is the global AI public policy lead for enterprise AI at Google. In this role she supports Google Cloud's engagements on current and emerging AI policy files around the world. She advises teams across the organization including leadership, engineering, PR, compliance, sales, and legal on forthcoming AI regulatory and standards. Beyond her work on policy files, she works with product teams developing AI that deliver benefits to people through product launches, technology partnerships, and customer engagements. She previously worked at Accenture and Workday in similar roles and supported the legislative effort to establish the NIST AI Risk Management Framework. 
Jay Knott SID-US 2023 CONFERENCE CHAIR AND SENIOR EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT & COO, ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE FUND MODERATOR About jay knott
Jay L. Knott is the Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer of the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF). He leads all of EDF’s global operational infrastructure functions, including Finance & Audit; Human Resources & Diversity; IT & Data Science; Legal & Compliance; and Corporate Services & Facilities. He previously served as Chief Business Officer at Abt Associates, overseeing all of the company’s business operations, including its wholly owned subsidiaries, Abt Associates-Australia and Abt Britain. He was a member of the Leadership Committee. Mr. Knott also serves on the Board of Directors of the Society for International Development, United States Chapter (SID-US). Before joining Abt Associates, Knott was the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Mission Director in Jordan, leading one of the largest U.S. economic assistance programs in the world. During early 2010, Knott served as Acting Assistant Administrator for Legislative and Public Affairs. Jay Knott also served as USAID Mission Director in Mozambique, one of the largest US assistance programs in Africa. He joined USAID in 1988 and worked in a number of leadership roles in Latin America, Africa, and the Middle East. Prior to joining USAID, Knott worked as an attorney at the U.S. Department of Justice focusing on the enforcement of U.S. environmental laws. He was also an attorney at the private firm Fox, Weinberg, and Bennett, where he worked on issues related to the environment and food and drug law. Knott received his B.A. from Yale University in Political Economy and African Studies, and his J.D. from the University of Pennsylvania |
About mafalda Duarte
Mafalda Duarte is CEO of the more than $11 billion Climate Investment Funds (CIF), one of the world’s largest multilateral funds for climate action in developing countries. Since her appointment in 2014, Mafalda has overseen hundreds of investments at the cutting edge of clean energy and resilience across more than 70 low and middle-income countries, including the largest solar park in the world and South America's first geothermal plant. Under Mafalda’s leadership, CIF's mandate has expanded to include areas like coal phase-out and just transition. Prior to CIF, Mafalda held senior positions at the African Development Bank and the World Bank. She has been quoted in Reuters, BBC World Service, the Economist, and the Financial Times. Mafalda was appointed the next Executive Director of the Green Climate Fund, effective summer 2023. |
About anne-marie slaughter
Anne-Marie Slaughter is the CEO of New America, a think and action tank dedicated to renewing the promise and national ideals of the United States through structural political reform, an overhaul of the American education system, a focus on family security and wellbeing, technology that serves democracy, and a new global politics focused on people and planet. She is also the Bert G. Kerstetter ‘66 University Professor Emerita of Politics and International Affairs at Princeton University, where she was the dean of the School of Public and International Affairs from 2002–09. Slaughter received her BA from Princeton, an M.Phil and D.Phil in international relations from Oxford University, and a JD from Harvard Law School, where from 1994 to 2002 she served as the J. Sinclair Armstrong Professor of International, Foreign, and Comparative Law. |
2:00 - 2:50 PM ET
Innovation Competition Showcase
Presented by Accenture
Join the finalists of our 2023 Innovation Competition for a panel discussion to learn about their innovative ideas, early-stage projects, and actionable solutions that will empower locally-led actors to transform development.
Finalists:
Join the finalists of our 2023 Innovation Competition for a panel discussion to learn about their innovative ideas, early-stage projects, and actionable solutions that will empower locally-led actors to transform development.
Finalists:
- BAO Systems Analytics Platform by BAO Systems
- BeeProtect by Chemonics International
- Drone Technology for Malaria Vector Control in Madagascar by Abt Associates
- Set of Tools for Documenting War Damages in Agriculture by Chemonics International
- Shift by Save the Children
Making Localization a Reality in Zambia
Presented by DT Global
In November 2021, USAID named localization and locally led development as a priority for the Agency and announced two inter-related targets to ensure that 25% of program funds go to local partners by 2025, and 50% of programming will place local communities in the lead role by 2030. Just last month, Administrator Power admitted that these goals will be hard to reach. DT Global champions localization in all of our projects across 90+ countries. Our approach involves interacting with local stakeholders, fostering local capacity, and encouraging local ownership of development initiatives.
This panel discussion looks at how DT Global’s USAID-funded Business Enabling Project in Zambia is tackling localization through a conversation with local-national project staff, Hydrangea, a Zambia partner organization focused on gender, and the projects USAID COR tasked with ensuring that locally led development is at the forefront of this effort while maintaining focus on the core aim of the project—to facilitate an enabling environment for increased private-sector investments across a variety of sectors in rural Zambia.
In November 2021, USAID named localization and locally led development as a priority for the Agency and announced two inter-related targets to ensure that 25% of program funds go to local partners by 2025, and 50% of programming will place local communities in the lead role by 2030. Just last month, Administrator Power admitted that these goals will be hard to reach. DT Global champions localization in all of our projects across 90+ countries. Our approach involves interacting with local stakeholders, fostering local capacity, and encouraging local ownership of development initiatives.
This panel discussion looks at how DT Global’s USAID-funded Business Enabling Project in Zambia is tackling localization through a conversation with local-national project staff, Hydrangea, a Zambia partner organization focused on gender, and the projects USAID COR tasked with ensuring that locally led development is at the forefront of this effort while maintaining focus on the core aim of the project—to facilitate an enabling environment for increased private-sector investments across a variety of sectors in rural Zambia.
Rose Mary R. Garcia DT Global moderator |
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About Rose mary r. garcia
Dr. Rose Mary Garcia is a versatile economist, manager, and leader with over 25 years of experience in applied international economic development. She has managed Economic Growth and Monitoring and Evaluation units for various USAID implementing partners for nearly 20 years. She has served as USAID Chief of Party on DC-based and overseas activities and has been an IDIQ Director for multiple USAID bidding mechanisms. She has worked in 16 countries throughout South America, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. Rose Mary has provided advisory services to the United States Department of State, the United States Agency for International Development, the Millennium Challenge Corporation, the World Bank, the Inter-American Development Bank, and the Organization of American States. 
Kabwe Chishimba Chikolwa Hydrangea Enterprises Limited About Kabwe Chishimba Chikolwa
Kabwe is a seasoned researcher and senior consultant who has unique capabilities and expertise in the mining and agricultural sectors which he has developed while working in these sectors for over eighteen (18) years. He has been providing technical assistance and advisory support to public, private sector as well as international development organisations in Sub-Saharan Africa. He has collaborated and worked on development projects commissioned by institutions including the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) funded Private Enterprise Programme for Zambia (Prospero Zambia Limited), AGCO, UNDP, USAID, Syngenta, Lafarge, Musika Developments Initiative, GIZ, the Community Markets for Conservation (COMACO), Emerging Cooking Solutions (SupaMoto), World Vision International, SIDA, TechnoServe, the Africa Agriculture and Trade Investment Fund (AATIF) Technical Assistance Facility/ Common Fund for Commodities, Mt. Meru Millers Limited as well as African Milling Limited. Kabwe’s work with these institutions has involved the provision of capacity building services (including training, and coaching); curriculum development; undertaking detailed value chain analysis and development; making of business models and plans; development of complex Integrated Financial Models for private sector organisations and budgets for development programmes and projects; market research; development of franchising and distribution networks; marketing and branding; development of out-grower schemes; and preparation of commodity sourcing strategies. He is highly experienced in developing social enterprises as well as clusters of agricultural producers, including out-grower schemes, producer groups and cooperatives. Kabwe currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Hydrangea Enterprises Limited, which is one of the leading consultancy and technical services providers in Zambia. He provides strategic leadership to the company’s full time staff of 16 people, as well as a pool of over thirty two (32) technical experts that are competent in the agriculture, forestry, extractives, health, natural resource management and eco-tourism, energy, education and trade sectors. Kabwe’s team are some of the leading experts in gender and social inclusion. Kabwe has a Master of Business Administration with a focus on Innovation in Sustainable Food and Agriculture from the Royal Agricultural University of the United Kingdom. He is also a holder of the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) of the United Kingdom Level Seven (7) Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership. He has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mining Engineering from the Copperbelt University in Zambia. Kabwe also undertook an executive training in Sustainable Investments in Agriculture at the Columbia Centre for Sustainable Investments (CCSI) at Columbia University in New York City. Furthermore, he undertook training in Livelihoods and Markets at the St. Francis Xavier University in Canada which enhanced his ability in value chain analysis and establishment of viable agribusiness enterprises with a focus on value addition. |
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Learning Lab: How is Generative AI, ChatGPT, and Other Technology Relevant to Development?
Join Alexis Bonnell, former USAID Chief Innovation Officer and Google Emerging Technology Evangelist and Artificial Intelligence Specialist, to help demystify AI and learn how generative AI tools like ChatGPT and Bard are relevant to global development.
In this Learning Lab, we will discuss real applications of AI and how emerging technologies will change the industry and your daily life. Bring the questions you have, the rumors you have heard, and join us for in an informative and lively time. You'll also get a chance to test out these tools for yourself!
In this Learning Lab, we will discuss real applications of AI and how emerging technologies will change the industry and your daily life. Bring the questions you have, the rumors you have heard, and join us for in an informative and lively time. You'll also get a chance to test out these tools for yourself!
Alexis Bonnell Facilitator |
ABOUT ALEXIS Bonnell
Alexis was one of the founding members of the Internet's original Trade Association, served as a Chief Profit Officer for companies transitioning to a digital existence, and applied her communications, project management, innovation, and technology application skills in over 20 warzones, global disasters, and major transformation projects for the United Nations. At USAID, Alexis led transformation and knowledge management in the Management Bureau, was the first Telework Executive, and served as the Chief of Engagement for Education. In addition, she co-founded the U.S Global Development Lab of USAID. She was Chief of Applied Innovation & Acceleration, tackling the critical challenge of innovation adoption and institutionalization, and served as USAID's Chief Innovation Officer. She most recently served as Google's Emerging Technology Evangelist for Public Sector and Strategic Business Executive. She dedicates her time to helping public servants catalyze their missions with technology, solving the world's toughest challenges. |
3:00 - 3:50 PM ET
Artificial Intelligence: Breaking or Building Barriers in International Development and DEI?
Presented by Deloitte
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has the potential to transform international development by improving efficiency, reducing costs, and increasing access to essential services. However, with this potential for reward comes the risk of unintended consequences, such as perpetuating bias and exacerbating inequalities. As such, it is crucial to examine the impact of AI on international development and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).
This panel will explore AI's potential risks and rewards in the context of international development and DEI, including the impact on marginalized communities and possible solutions to mitigate risks and maximize rewards. By examining the complex interplay between AI, international development, and DEI, this panel aims to provide insights into how AI can be harnessed for positive impact while avoiding unintended negative consequences.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has the potential to transform international development by improving efficiency, reducing costs, and increasing access to essential services. However, with this potential for reward comes the risk of unintended consequences, such as perpetuating bias and exacerbating inequalities. As such, it is crucial to examine the impact of AI on international development and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).
This panel will explore AI's potential risks and rewards in the context of international development and DEI, including the impact on marginalized communities and possible solutions to mitigate risks and maximize rewards. By examining the complex interplay between AI, international development, and DEI, this panel aims to provide insights into how AI can be harnessed for positive impact while avoiding unintended negative consequences.
Adarsh Desai Deloitte consulting moderator ABOUT Adarsh desai
Adarsh Desai (AD) is a Deloitte Consulting Senior Manager leading the strategy and implementation of innovative cloud analytics, AI, and data management solutions, across Civilian, International Development, and Higher Ed organizations. AD is a product lead for Candidate360 AI solution for University recruitment. Before Deloitte, AD led the World Bank Innovation Labs, overseeing various programs ranging from Big data Analytics, Social Enterprise Innovations for service delivery to people experiencing poverty, Open Aid Partnership, Open Innovation, and Human-centered Design. He also led the emergent innovations program, with a present focus on Big data Analytics for development. AD has a MSE in Software Engineering and Information Systems Management from The George Washington University and a BS in Electrical Engineering from MS University of Baroda, India. He also has a TED Talk on innovation and development. 
Marelize Gorgens WORLD BANK ABOUT marelize gorgens
Marelize leads the World Bank’s Global Digital Health Flagship Program in the Health, Nutrition, and Population Global Practice. This effort aims to expand and deepen how technology and data are used as tools to improve the person-centeredness, efficiency, effectiveness, and quality of healthcare systems in low- and middle-income countries, focusing not only on how healthcare gets delivered but what gets delivered and how it is paid for. With a background in engineering, public health, mathematical modeling, and functional medicine, Marelize has, during her career, looked at unlocking the potential of technology in human development from all stakeholders’ perspectives: as an employee of the government of a low-income country, in the private sector, with academia, with non-governmental organizations, and with the World Bank. |
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Inclusive Convening: How to Bring DEI and HCD Principles into Live Events
Presented by TechChange
We often discuss DEI principles regarding recruiting, hiring, and working together. But what about when we convene in big groups? Are we inadvertently excluding people from our summits and conferences that are returning to in-person events? How can HCD help us here? We've gathered lessons learned from dozens of organizations that have wrestled with how to convene inclusively - in small and big ways.
During this session, you will learn:
We often discuss DEI principles regarding recruiting, hiring, and working together. But what about when we convene in big groups? Are we inadvertently excluding people from our summits and conferences that are returning to in-person events? How can HCD help us here? We've gathered lessons learned from dozens of organizations that have wrestled with how to convene inclusively - in small and big ways.
During this session, you will learn:
- How to understand your attendees' motivations, pain points, and goals– and cater to them with diverse content offerings
- How to balance accessibility and language considerations with ever-present budget challenges
- How to evaluate venues and technology to foster inclusion
Emma Sakson TechChange |
Christopher Ford TechChange |
Mingo Roberts TechChange |
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About Emma Sakson
Emma Sakson is the Director of Partnerships for Events at TechChange, where she helps international development partners create engaging, inclusive and accessible events, whether they are held in-person, virtually or in a hybrid format. Prior to joining TechChange, Emma served as Deputy Director of Partnerships at Viamo, a global social enterprise that designs mobile engagement solutions to reach audiences on their mobile phones. Emma has held a variety of partnership, events and business development roles at startups and nonprofits, including The ONE Campaign, a global advocacy organization, and Imagine Worldwide, a nonprofit dedicated to researching the impact of accessible, effective, and affordable educational technology solutions. From 2015-2016, Emma served as a Princeton in Africa fellow at Comprehensive Community-Based Rehabilitation in Tanzania (CCBRT) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. She graduated with a B.A. in International Affairs from the George Washington University. |
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Learning Lab: Using Feedback to Shift Power in Development
Evidence tells us that high-quality feedback loops improve social outcomes, foster equity, and save valuable time and resources. That’s why we believe that the future of development is feedback-driven! Join us for an interactive Learning Lab to explore ways that feedback can shift idea generation and decision-making power to constituents, communities, and program participants.
During this brief session, you will learn about:
We will also provide the space to reflect on your current feedback efforts and ask questions about applying the feedback loop to your project or organization.
During this brief session, you will learn about:
- The rationale for prioritizing feedback in your work;
- A methodology for systematically collecting and responding to feedback; and
- Examples of feedback in practice.
We will also provide the space to reflect on your current feedback efforts and ask questions about applying the feedback loop to your project or organization.
Alexis Banks Facilitator |
ABOUT ALEXIS BANKS
Alexis Banks is the Associate Director of Learning and Operations at Feedback Labs. At Feedback Labs, Alexis develops and implements feedback learning initiatives and curates the Labs’ feedback tools repository. Before Feedback Labs, Alexis provided training and coaching to international organizations, community groups, and foundations and led feedback efforts at Root Change and GlobalGiving. Alexis studied international development, political science, and leadership at American University and completed her MBA at the University of Cape Town. |
4:00 - 5:30 PM ET
Closing Plenary
We'll conclude our programming with remarks by Ukraine's Ambassador to the U.S., Oksana Markarova, followed by a panel discussion with Ambassador Alfredo Nuvunga from Mozambique and Ambassador Odo Tevi from Vanuatu on the unique and compelling challenges their countries are facing. This panel brings together ambassadors to provide their insights into the political, economic, social and environmental challenges facing their nations and their people. They will share their perspectives on the importance of initiatives developed locally as the foundation for establishing sustainable solutions for the future and will offer their thoughts on ways in which the international community can follow local leadership rather than trying to lead externally.
Following the Ambassadors Panel, we’ll announce the winner of our Innovation Competition, sponsored by Accenture.
And then we’ll hear from U.S. Treasury Under Secretary for International Affairs, Jay Shambaugh.
Following the Ambassadors Panel, we’ll announce the winner of our Innovation Competition, sponsored by Accenture.
And then we’ll hear from U.S. Treasury Under Secretary for International Affairs, Jay Shambaugh.
Amb. Oksana Markarova Ukraine Ambassador to the U.S. |
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about Amb. oksana Markarova
Oksana Markarova was appointed the Ukraine’s Ambassador to the USA and arrived in DC on Apr 20, 2021. She served in Ukraine’s Ministry of Finance in 2015-2020 as First deputy Minister and Government commissioner on investments and then since 2018 as a Minister of Finance. During her time at the Ministry she was a co-author of Ukraine’s macroeconomic revival program, has conducted unprecedented fiscal consolidation leading to deficit to GDP of 2% and debt to GDP reduction to below 50%, introduced midterm budgeting, gender oriented budgeting as well as negotiated, structured and coordinated successfully two IMF programs and other IFI cooperation programs. During her tenure she and her team has also created UkraineInvest government promotion agency, Ukrainian Startup fund and an eData ecosystem of government public finance portals including spending.gov.ua, openbudget.gov.ua and analytical instrument BOOST, which opened the majority of the public finance data to the public and increased Ukraine in all major international data transparency ratings 
Jay Shambaugh Under Secretary for International Affairs, U.S. Treasury about Jay Shambaugh
Dr. Jay Shambaugh serves as Under Secretary for International Affairs. In this position, his duties include helping to formulate Treasury’s international economic policies regarding the International Monetary Fund, World Bank, G7 and G20, exchange rate issues, climate policies and international financial regulation. |
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5:30 - 6:30 PM ET
Close out the day by reconnecting with old friends and colleagues and make new ones at the virtual Networking Session. Join us on the Frameable platform for an organic and interactive networking experience with others across the country and around the globe. Space will be limited just like an in-person session, so don't be shy to be early!