Minister for Economy, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says through the ‘30 Under 30’ seminar at the Asian Development Bank Annual Meeting, they will be providing a stage for Fiji’s rising young leaders to share their unique perspectives with power brokers in international finance, setting the tone for a week of dynamic discussions about inclusive development.
Sayed-Khaiyum says they are looking forward to showcasing the immense potential of Fiji’s young human capital to the world.
The ‘30 Under 30: The Faces of Fiji’s Future’ will be a panel‑style discussion that opens with remarks by ADB’s President, Takehiko Nakao, and Sayed‑Khaiyum, who is serving as Chair of the ADB Board of Governors.
The seminar coincides with the announcement of Fiji’s first‑ever class of ‘30 Under 30’ honourees, a group of rising young leaders who were identified through a nationwide campaign run in partnership between Government and maiLife magazine.
Six panelists, chosen from among the ‘30 Under 30’ winners, will engage in an interactive discussion moderated by Holly Ransom, a world‑renowned businesswoman and public speaker.
An under‑30 leader herself, Holly previously interviewed former U.S. President Barack Obama on stage in Sydney, has been described by billionaire business mogul Richard Branson as one of his six dream dinner guests, and was named one of Australia’s 100 Most Influential Women.
The ‘30 Under 30: The Faces of Fiji’s Future” takes place from 9:00‑11:00am tomorrow.
Fiji is the first Pacific Island nation to host an ADB annual meeting.
The annual meeting will start today.
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