The first host country seminar ‘30 Under 30’ will begin in the next hour at the 52nd Asian Development Bank annual meeting in Nadi.
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 Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum, who is serving as Chair of the ADB Board of Governors.
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.
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.
Meanwhile, ADB’s President, Takehiko Nakao says ADB will expand support to help the Pacific islands build stronger resilience to global economic shocks, disasters, and climate change.
Fiji is the first Pacific Island nation to host an ADB annual meeting.
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