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Azad Md. Abul Kalam

Head of Programs, CordAid

Currently, Mr. Azad Md Abul Kalam has been working as Director-Programme for Cordaid Bangladesh since March 2014. Before joining to Cordaid, he worked for DFID-Chars Livelihoods Programme (CLP), UNDP and CARE Bangladesh. Mr. Azad has more than 24 years experienced in project management specifically livelihoods development, circular economy (solid waste management), climate smart agriculture and humanitarian related project in Bangladesh. Mr. Azad hold master’s degree in Agricultural Economics (Marketing) from Bangladesh Agricultural University and master's in public health (MPH) from State University of Bangladesh. Also, completed short course on Livelihoods and Market Development from Coady Institute of St. Francis Xavier University in Canada.

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

September 10 Day 3

Session: Circular Economy strategies: Reducing Plastic Waste and Expanding Circularity to Combat Climate Change

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Keynote:

Sheikh Faezul Amin
Additional Secretary (Planning)
Ministry of Industries

Speakers:

Mir Mustaque Ahmed Robi, MP
Member, Standing Committee on
Ministry of Disaster Management &
Relief

Mr Mayank Arora
MD, Coca-Cola Beverages Ltd

Mr Md. Abul Kalam Azad
Head of Program, Cordaid Bangladesh Country Office

Shamima Akhter
Director-Corporate Affairs, Partnerships & Communications, Unilever Bangladesh Limited

Esrat Karim
Founder & Director, Amal Foundation, Jolkona Catalyst

Moderator:

Sharmin Sultana
Singer, Songwriter - Chirkutt, Communication Specialist-Salt Creatives, Climate Care Activist