This session examines the state of WPS in each CSCAP country. How does each country define WPS? What is the impetus for and challenges in implementing the WPS agenda? What gaps exist and what opportunities are opened by the creation of new WPS initiatives and institutional mechanisms?
 
Chair:
Dr FITRIANI, Centre for Strategic and International Studies, CSIS Indonesia
 
Speakers:
(All CSCAP members present will be given the chance to provide a 5-min presentation following a provided template. Presentations will be by country and region in alphabetical order.)

Canada - Stéphanie MARTEL
China - Yingtao LI
Chinese Taipei - Chyungly LEE
India - Ruhee NEOG
Indonesia - Sri Wiyanti EDDYONO
Japan - Emiko NAKAYAMA
Laos - Kaymany ORABOUNE
New Zealand - Bethan GREENER
Philippines - Jean ENCINAS-FRANCO
Singapore - Tamara NAIR
US - Crystal PRYOR
Vietnam - Thuy Duong LUAN