among the many significant achievements of the region, under her tenure with escap, have been groundbreaking intergovernmental agreements on a regional intermodal transport and logistical system, especially for landlocked developing countries; and initiatives such as regional connectivity including assistance in the formulation of asean's connectivity master plan, exploration of an asia-pacific energy highway, an ict super-highway, and the negotiation supporting the new silk route of economic development in central asia. other major milestones are the regional action plans on inclusive socioeconomic policies and social protection; the strengthening of vital statistics and civil registration; financing and technology for an inclusive and green future; the building of productive capacities of least developed countries and secure employment in vulnerable communities; the empowerment of women and youth. she was also responsible for the establishment of escap’s works on resilience to man-made and natural disasters, and the stewardship of water, energy and natural resources especially for small islands states, least developed and landlocked countries.