Abt Global is a proud Lead Sponsor of the 2022 Women in Global Development Leadership Forum, hosted by the Women Innovators & Leaders (WILD) Network.
This unique event is focused on developing strong and all-encompassing leaders. Join Abt in connecting with 1000+ global development sector leaders, at all stages of their careers, from around the world.. WILD 2022 will be held virtually and offers 32 hours of live programming over four days, in 23 time zones.
Be sure to tune in and join Abt’s staff in discussions on a number of timely and important topics, including:
Monday, May 16, 2022 - 1:30 – 2:00 p.m. | ET
Small Group Networking Sessions
Join Abt’s subject matter experts and connect with peers across different geographies and sectors, such as global health and gender equity.
Abt Facilitators: Ffyona Patel, Kelly Saldana, Sarah Romorini, Kelley Laird, and Stephanie Landers Silva
Tuesday, May 17, 2022 - 6:00 a.m. | ET
She's Epic - Establishing a Start-up Focused on Women and Climate Equity
- Jane Wilkinson (Speaker) Abt Global (United Kingdom), Senior Advisor for Climate and Environment
Wednesday, May 18, 2022 - 8:00 – 8:45 a.m. | ET
Challenges & Opportunities: Translating DEI Programs Across Multinational Organizations with a Wide Variety of Cultural, Political, and Legal Contexts
- Leisa Gibson (Moderator) Abt Global (United Kingdom), Senior Advisor, Equity and Localisation
- Carmen Vilanova de Denys (Speaker) Abt Global (Zimbabwe), Chief of Party, VectorLink
- Anna Winoto (Speaker) Abt Global (Indonesia), Team Leader, KOMPAK
- Dorothy Muroki (Speaker) Abt Global (Uganda), Chief of Party
Thursday, May 19, 2022 - 10:15 – 11:15 a.m. | ET
How Can U.S.-Founded Organizations Act on Their Commitments to Inclusion?
- Lisa Simeon (Speaker) Abt Global (U.S.), Chief Operations Officer
Check back often for updates.
Additional Resources
A Unique Opportunity: Diverse Women’s Leadership in the Development Sector
International development has a unique opportunity to move the needle on diverse and inclusive women’s leadership.
Abt Global Earns EDGE Certification For Gender Equality
Rockville, Md. – Abt Global has been awarded EDGE Certification, becoming the first U.S. government implementing partner to meet the prestigious global business standard for gender equality.“Abt’s mission is to improve the quality of life and economic well-being of people worldwide,” said Abt President and CEO Kathleen Flanagan. “Attaining EDGE Certification signals our commitment to raising the standards of gender equality—not only through our work with marginalized and vulnerable populations, but at every level in our workplace.”The Economic Dividends for Gender Equality—EDGE—Foundation certification is considered the leading global assessment methodology and business certification standard for gender equality. The process included an intensive audit of Abt’s gender equity practices, policies and employee perceptions and benchmarking them against other organizations. Abt is one of just 20 organizations in the U.S. to attain EDGE Certification. The company is nearing completion of EDGE certification for Abt Australia and Abt Britain.EDGE provides a three-tiered certification: EDGE Assess, EDGE Move and EDGE Lead. Abt has been certified at the first level, EDGE Assess, for its policies and initiatives that are building an inclusive culture of workplace gender equality.“With this certification, Abt is joining a global community of organizations committed to creating an equitable work environment,” said Flanagan. “Our goal is continuous improvement toward ensuring gender equality by applying the same data-driven rigor we bring to our work every day.”About Abt GlobalAbt Global is an engine for social impact, dedicated to moving people from vulnerability to security. Harnessing the power of data and our experts’ insights, we provide research, consulting and technical services globally in the areas of health, environmental and social policy, technology and international development. http://www.abtglobal.com ContactMary F. MaguireMary_Maguire@abtassoc.comO: (301) 347-5859M: (202) 306-7615
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