Gifts & Graces was invited to take
part in the Asian Development Bank's 45th Annual Meeting of the Board
of Governors. Running from the 2 May to 5 May, the meeting sought to
bring together ministers of finance & development, bankers,
private sector representatives, civil society and media to discuss a
broad range of issues linked poverty alleviation.
On 3 May, the ADB's Civil Society
Program in conjunction with the Asia Society for Social Improvement
and Sustainable Transformation (ASSIST) and the Global Shapers organized a Solutions Market, showcasing “Innovations Shaping the
Future of Development in Asia and the Pacific.” We were granted the
opportunity to showcase our work amongst some terrific NGOs and
programs working not only around the country, but in other parts of
the wider Asian region as well.
Our Executive Director Greg Perez
presented on some of our work and experiences. Other presenters on
the day included Sen. Chiz Escudero who spoke on “Inspiring
Leadership and Youth,” Richard “Dick” Gordon (Chairman of the
Philippine Red Cross) and members of the World Economic Forum's
Global Shapers Manila Hub; mentor Karen Davila, Mayor Pie Alvarez,
Ponce Ernest Samaniego, Dr. Bryan Albert Lim, Bianca Gonzalez, Eric
Pasion, Mildred Ople & Eleanor Pinugu.
It was definitely an inspiring few days
listening to thoughts and stories about development, time to get back
to work and help to make it happen!
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