Agenda ( Online Ext )

08 Nov, 2023

09:30 - 10:15
Participation Registration & Welcome Coffee
10:15 - 10:30
Opening Panel
Lisa Kovack Acting Director, Office of Democracy, Rights, and Governance (DRG), USAID/Georgia
Dr. Sabine Machl UN Resident Coordinator in Georgia
Aziel-Philippos Goulandris Secretary General, WFUNA
Dr. Shawn Chen President, WFUNA
Moderated by Otar Kantaria
Executive Director, UNA Georgia
10:45 - 12:00
Partnerships for Impact, Keynote Panel
Partnerships for Impact – the role, value, and lessons learned from active civil society participation and private sector engagement in promoting development agenda nationally and globally.
Dr. Sabine Machl UN Resident Coordinator in Georgia
Maher Nasser Director of the Outreach Division in the United Nations Department of Global Communications
Amel Haffouz Coordinator of Intergovernmental Activities and Committee Secretary Chief, United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)
Sophie Torelli Chironi Office of the Director-General, CSO Liaison
Moderated by Amel Haffouz
Coordinator of Intergovernmental Activities and Committee Secretary Chief, United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)
11:30 - 11:45
Strategies, approaches, and lessons learned for multilateralism in a fractured world: a case for increased partnerships, engagement, and wider participation globally.
Moderated by Ulrika Modeer
Assistant Secretary General of the United Nations, UNDP Assistant Administrator and the Director of the Bureau of External Relations and Advocacy
12:00 - 13:00
Networking Lunch
13:00 - 00:00
Partnerships for Health
Leaving No One Behind: Achieving Universal Access to Quality Education and Lifelong Learning for All
Diego Salama Partnerships & Liaison Specialist at United Nations University (UNU-MERIT)
Valuable Skills and Fulfilling Careers: A Progressive Approach to Vocational Education and Training Policy
Tamar Kitiashvili Director General, Skills Agency Georgia
Ensuring Fair Access to Education: Georgian Dilemmas and Experience
Ghia Nodia Chairman at Caucasus Institute for Peace, Democracy and Development
Unlocking Opportunities in Tech Education: Empowering Youth and Adults for a Tech-Educated Future
Deborah Carter Amsterdam-based education and rights activist, entrepreneur; Co-Founder and Managing Director of Amsterdam`s “New Tech Kids” and “PreparationTech”
Moderated by H. Teta V. Banks
Chair, UNA USA
14:00 - 15:00
Partnerships for Gender Equality
Tech for Equality and Inclusive Growth
Nino Nanitashvili Georgia Startup Pre-Accelerator Co-Founder and Mentor
Gender Inclusion Practices from the Financial Sector
Equal Leadership Opportunities: Advancing Women`s Role in Decision-Making at All Levels of Political, Economic, and Public Lives
Rachel Weston Eschenbacher Regional Policy Specialist on Political Participation and Governance at UN Women Regional Office for Europe and Central Asia
The role of partnerships, including Civil Society, in advancing gender equality
Sophie Torelli Chironi Office of the Director-General, CSO Liaison
From Self-Doubt to Success: Empowering Women
Tinatin Rukhadze Vision Lead, Founding Partner, ACT
Moderated by Catharina Bu
Secretary General, UNA Norway
15:00 - 16:00
Partnerships for Inclusive Growth
Harnessing the Power of Sustainable Finance for Social Impact and Gender Equality
Lesley Bearman Lahm ADB Country Director for Georgia, Georgia Resident Mission – GRM
Unlocking Georgia`s Investment and Trade Potential: Invest and Trade in Georgia
Davit Tavlalashvili Head of Investment Department, Enterprise Georgia
Presence and Future of Sustainable Finance and Role of Partnerships
Maka Bochorishvili Environmental, Social and Governance Coordinator TBC Bank
Evaluating Infrastructure Projects for Sustainable Development and Public-Private Partnerships: The PIERS Approach
Claudio Meza Economic Affairs Officer, United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE)
Prosperity for all: vulnerable groups in emerging economies and the global economies of the future
Amel Haffouz Coordinator of Intergovernmental Activities and Committee Secretary Chief, United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)
Moderated by Helena Laukko
Executive Director, UNA Finland
16:00 - 16:30
Coffee Break
16:30 - 17:30
Parallel Discussion Event
Bringing Together Civil Society for Sustainable Development
16:30 - 17:30
Parallel Discussion Event
Boosting Economies: Increasing the access of SMEs to financial services, value chains, and markets
David Lezhava Public Policy Sector Director, Policy and Management Consulng Group (PMCG)
David Zgudadze Mastercard Country Manager, Georgia & Armenia
Irakli Gabriadze Deputy CEO, Enterprise Georgia
Archil Bakuradze Chair of Supervisory Board, JSC MFO Crystal
Moderated by George Nanobashvili
Economic Development Programme, UNDP Georgia
16:30 - 17:30
Parallel Discussion Event
Advancing Gender Equality in education and entrepreneurship
Alejandra Cordero Acting Principal, Gender and Economic Inclusion, EBRD
Hayk Asriyants Co-founder of Startup Büro and Axel
Nato Chakvetadze Women Entrepreneurship expert, UN Women Project Consultant
Maya Kobalia Head of Environmental and Social Department, Crystal MFO
Nino Enukidze Rector of Business and Technology University
Moderated by Lily Dopidze
Project Manager and Analyst, UN Women Georgia
16:30 - 17:30
Parallel Discussion Event
Investing in Technical and Vocational Skills for Employment, Decent Jobs, and Entrepreneurship:
Nino Edilashvili National Education Officer, Asian Development Bank (ADB)
Alexander Makashvili Strategic Marketing Projects Lead, TBC Bank
Deborah Carter Amsterdam-based education and rights activist, entrepreneur; Co-Founder and Managing Director of Amsterdam`s “New Tech Kids” and “PreparationTech”
Irina Tserodze Vocational Education Specialist; Private Sector Engagement Team Lead at the USAID Industry Led Skills Development.
Giorgi Vekua Director of International Relations & Project Management Department - Georgian Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Nana Dikhaminjia Director of Digital Transformation Center, Alte University
Moderated by Dr. Simon Janashia
Education Expert

09 Nov, 2023

12:00 - 13:00
Participant Registration, Networking Lunch
13:00 - 14:00
Partnerships for Health
Georgia`s Response to Health Crisis: Partnerships, Collaboration, and Community Engagement
Tamar Gabunia First Deputy Minister at Ministry of Internally Displaced Persons from the Occupied Territories, Labour, Health and Social Affairs
Risk Communication and Community Engagement in Times of Crisis: Lessons Learned from COVID-19
Silviu Domente WHO Resident Representative in Georgia
Climate Change and Health
Kathryn White Founder and CEO, AParentCorp
Startups Revolutionizing Access to Healthcare Services
Irakli Mirzikashvili CEO, EKIMO
Private Sector Initiatives for Remote Access
Darejan Malaguradze Head of Loyalty Development Unit at Liberty Bank, MyDoc Mobile Clinic
Moderated by Torleif Jonasson
Secretary General, UNA-Denmark
14:00 - 15:00
Partnerships for Innovation
Advancing Social Impact with Georgian Startups
Tini Mamuchashvili Co-founder of Georgian start-up - Neuropilot
Advancing Social Impact with Georgian Startups
Sopo Chkoidze Co-founder at Pulsar AI
Innovative Governance: decisive contribution to the 2030 agenda
Diego Salama Partnerships & Liaison Specialist at United Nations University (UNU-MERIT)
Startup ecosystem and innovation for development
Nana Dikhaminjia Director of Digital Transformation Center, Alte University
Innovating for a Sustainable Future: Creating Positive Social Impact
Avtandil Kasradze Chairman, GITA - Georgia`s Innovation and Technology Agency
15:00 - 15:30
Coffee Break
15:30 - 16:30
Parallel Discussion Event
Public and private partnerships to improve access and quality of public services.
Irakli Kotetishvili Policy Specialist, Anti-Corruption and Public Administration, Bureau for Policy and Programme Support, UNDP Istanbul Regional Hub, tbc
Sesili Verdzadze Supporting Public Administration Reform in Georgia Project Manager, UNDP
Tinatin Genebashvili Programme Officer, Embassy of Sweden in Tbilisi
Marika Nutsubidze Head of Social Projects Team, Liberty Bank
Moderated by Kristi Çina
Executive Director, United Nations Association of Albania
15:30 - 16:30
Parallel Discussion Event
Making a social impact and responsibility part of the startup culture and of the future economies
Ketevan Ebanoidze Co-founder and Co-CEO of Impact Hub Tbilisi
Anano Dolaberidze Co-founder and CEO of Phubber
Ketevan Bosikashvili Co-Founder and CEO at BiteriumAI, CEO at Supernova (Former PulsarAI)
Nana Dikhaminjia Director of Digital Transformation Center, Alte University
Sandro Liluashvili Founder at Georgian Start-up “TENE”
Moderated by Salome Khachiauri
Head of the Grants Department, Georgia’s Innovation and Technology Agency (GITA)
15:30 - 16:30
Parallel Discussion Event
Making risk communication and community engagement more inclusive and meaningful in the post-COVID future
Maia Makharashvili Khechinasvhili Clinic Director, Member of Healthcare Association
Nino Kiknadze Director of Georgian Healthcare Association
Nino Lortkipanidze Social and Behavior Change Officer, UNICEF Georgia
Tamar Kikvidze Project Coordinator, World Vision Georgia
Moderated by Zurab Alkhanishvili
Public Health Project Coordinator, UNA Georgia
16:29 - 16:45
Technical Break
16:45 - 17:45
Parallel Discussion Event
Access to Healthcare for Vulnerable Groups: promising international practice and Medical Private Sector outlook
Maya Maghlakelidze-Khomeriki Geo Hospital
Irakli Mirzikashvili CEO, EKIMO
Nino Mirzikashvili Ilia State University, Professor, Member of Healthcare Association
Giorgi Ambroliani Head of Community Clinics Department, EVEX Clinics Member of the Healthcare Association
Moderated by Nino Kiknadze
Director of Georgian Healthcare Association
16:45 - 17:45
Parallel Discussion Event
Innovative & Sustainable Farming & Agriculture: Building a Sustainable Future for Food and the Environment
Jumber Maruashvili FAO policy advisor Georgia
Louisa Namicheishvili Chief of Party, USAID Agriculture Program
Tusya Garibashvili Space Farm, Founder & CEO
Moderated by Tamar Toria
Director of the Georgian Farmers Association
16:45 - 17:45
Parallel Discussion Event
Curbing disinformation – how to win amid declining trust in media, people, and institutions.
Giorgi Paniashvili Europe Herald | Civil Georgia
Giorgi Targamadze Deputy CEO and TV Presenter, TV Formula Basis of Journalism
Moderated by Louisa Namicheishvili
Chief of Party, USAID Agriculture Program
16:45 - 17:45
Parallel Discussion Event
Localizing The “Youth, Peace, and Security Agenda - Sharing Best Practices for Coordinated Action
Moderated by Ms. Hu Wenli
Vice President and General Director, United Nations Association of China