Jei Edora

Jei Edora is the trade commissioner for Clean Technologies, Life Sciences, and International Financial Institutions—specifically the Asian Development Bank (ADB). He is also a champion of Canada’s Trade-Development Nexus initiative. A leading expert in public climate finance, multilateral and bilateral development finance, and international banking and investments, he brings almost a decade of experience in leveraging development finance to work for the people and planet. He earned both his Bachelor’s and master's degrees in public administration from the University of the Philippines Diliman, graduating cum laude and at the top of his graduate class. His academic foundation is matched by a deep commitment to advancing inclusive, climate-resilient economic development across the Indo-Pacific region through climate finance, multilateralism, and innovative financing solutions. Beyond trade and economic policy, Jei is a passionate DJ and hip-hop dancer, spinning sets that blend New Jack Swing, UK Garage, and Korean pop and hip-hop. Whether he's negotiating climate finance deals or lighting up the dance floor, he brings rhythm, precision, and creativity to everything he does.