Women’s Empowerment Project - International Forum- Eastern Caribbean

Region / Saint Kitts and Nevis

Towards a New Frontier: Promoting Sustainable Development in the Eastern Caribbean

through Women’s Economic Empowerment.
Date: December 08th, 2022
Time: 09:30 – 17:00 (GMT-4)
Venue: St. Kitts Marriott Resort, St Kitts and Nevis

Wednesday, December 07 – Arrival & Welcome

18:00-20:00 Welcome Dinner

Location: St. Kitts Marriott Ballroom
Welcome Remarks
1. 18:00 Anthem
2. 18:05 H.E. Ambassador Michael Chau-Horng Lin, Ambassador of
the Republic of China (Taiwan) to Saint Christopher and Nevis

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3. 18:10 Rt. Hon. Dr. Denzil Douglas, Minister of Foreign Affairs of
Saint Christopher and Nevis (TBC)
4. 18:15 Hon. Dr. Geoffrey Hanley, Deputy Prime Minister and
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Thursday, December 08 –Main Event
Minister of Gender Affairs of Saint Christopher and Nevis (TBC)

Location: St. Kitts Marriott Resort & The Royal Beach Casino Royal Ballroom
Master of ceremony: Dr. Ricardo R. Neil, Chairman and Founder of The St
Kitts and Nevis Robotics Association (first half), Mr. Mario Phillip, Gender
Officer, Department of Gender Affairs (second half)
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09:30-10:00 ◆ Opening Remarks & Group Photo
1. T.Y. Timothy Hsiang. Secretary General of Taiwan ICDF
(Recorded Video)
2. H. E. Ambassador Michael Chau-Horng Lin, Ambassador of the
Republic of China (Taiwan) to Saint Christopher and Nevis
3. H. E. Ambassador Linda S. Taglialatela, U.S. Embassy in Barbados
(Recorded Video)
4. H. E. Ambassador Mario Adolfo Búcaro Flores, Chairman of the
ACS Ministerial Council (TBC) (Recorded Video)
5. Dr. Jaushieh Joseph Wu, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the
Republic of China (Taiwan) (Recorded Video)
6. Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew, Prime Minister of Saint Christopher and
Nevis

10:00-10:15 Coffee Break & Networking

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Region / Saint Kitts and Nevis

10:15-10:30 ◆ Keynote Speech 1: The Nexus Between Women’s Economic Empowerment

and the SDGs: Building Resilience and Reform in the Post-Pandemic Era.
1. Hon. Isalean Phillip, Junior Minister of Gender Affairs of Saint
Christopher and Nevis
2. Hon. Emma Hippolyte, Minister of Commerce, Manufacturing,
Business Development, Cooperatives and Consumer Affairs of Saint
Lucia

10:30-11:10 ◆ Panel: The Current Trends and Challenges in Women’s Economic

Empowerment in the Eastern Caribbean.
1. Host: Ms. Azilla Clarke, Permanent Secretary (Ag) of Ministry of
Social Development and Gender Affairs
2. Guest: Hon. Isalean Phillip, Junior Minister of Gender Affairs of

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Saint Christopher and Nevis
3. Guest: Mr. Philip Schwehm, Senior Development Advisor and
Regional Economist, USAID Eastern and Southern Caribbean
4. Guest: Ms. Janese Henderson, Representative of AWE
AF5. Guest: Mrs. Amal Wilkin- Boon, Representative of Young Leaders
of the Americas Initiative
6. Guest: Ms. Cardelle Fergusson, General Manager Barbados Youth
Business Trust and Implementor of AWE Barbados (Live)

11:10-11:25 ◆ Keynote Speech 2: The Role of Women in Global Sustainability.

1. Ms. Nikki Enersen, USAID/DDI/Inclusive Development Hub
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Deputy Director

11:25-12:05 ◆ Panel: The Relevance of Women's Economic Empowerment to Sustainable

Development Goals in the Caribbean
1. Host: Ms. Claudia Walwyn, Project coordinator of women
empowerment project of Saint Christopher and Nevis
2. Guest: Ms. Nadine Constantine, Coordinator of National
Representative, Caribbean Association for Feminist Research and
Action (CAFRA), Saint Lucia
3. Guest: Ms. Kathleen Jeffers, Director Ag of the Division of Adult
and Continuing Education

12:05-13:05 Lunch
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14:05-14:20 ◆ Keynote Speech 3: The Impact of the Covid-19 Crisis on SMEs Financing
in the Eastern Caribbean and the Urgent Need for a ‘Modern Credit
Ecosystem
Ms. Carmen Gomez-Trigg, Chief Executive Officer of Eastern
Caribbean Partial Guarantee Corporation (ECPCGC)

14:20-15:00 ◆ Panel: Empowering Women in Fintech

1. Host: Dr. Ricardo R. Neil, Chairman and Founder of The St Kitts
and Nevis Robotics Association
2. Guest: Dr. Tracy Polius, Chief Director, Policy, Governor's Office
of Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB)
3. Guest: Ms. Cecilia Lee, Taiwanese Expert

15:00-15:15 Coffee Break & Networking

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15:15-15:30 ◆ Keynote Speech 4: Women’s Economic Empowerment: Experience from
Taiwan
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15:30-16:20 ◆ Panel: The Voice from the Female Entrepreneurs.

1. Host: Ms. Angela Delpeche, Director of Small Enterprise
Development Unit in Nevis
2. Guest: Ms. Joesie Cantu, Women's Representatives of Belize
3. Guest: Ms. Jacklyn Castillo, Women's Representatives of Belize
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4. Guest: Priscila Zúñiga, Manager of the Gender Equality and Youth
Program
5. Guest: Ms. Keisha Phillips, Director of Small Enterprise
Development Center in Saint Vincent
6. Guest: Women's Representatives of Haiti (TBC)

16:10-16:40 ◆ Elite Awards Ceremony: Awarded to 10 Outstanding Female Entrepreneurs

1. H.E. Ambassador Michael Chau-Horng Lin, Ambassador of the
Republic of China (Taiwan) to Saint Christopher and Nevis
2. Hon. Isalean Phillip, Junior Minister of Gender Affairs of Saint
Christopher and Nevis

16:40-17:00 ◆ Closing Remark & Discussion