PNG: pathways to gender parity

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English - October 15, 2015 22:04 - 1 hour - 84.6 MB - ★★★ - 1 rating
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This panel discussion showcased high-profile speakers from Papua New Guinea and Australia. It explored current gender parity issues in Papua New Guinea, how business can work to adopt a diverse workforce and how to expand the opportunities available to both men and women within the changing commercial and social environment of Papua New Guinea.

Speakers:

Ms Avia Koisen Principal, Koisen Lawyers
Dr Eric Kwa Secretary/CEO, PNG Constitutional Law Reform Commission
The Honourable Malakai Tabar MP Minister for Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology in PNG

Magistrate John Kaumi Mendi District Court Senior Provincial Magistrate
Dr Linda Van Leeuwen Capacity Building Specialist and Manager, Anitua

Professor Stephen Howes Director of the Development Policy Centre (Chair)

This panel discussion was part of the ANZ | PNG Gender Parity Symposium, held from 13- 15 October in Canberra, Brisbane and Sydney.

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