Jei Edora

Jei Edora is the Trade Commissioner for Clean Technologies, Life Sciences, and International Financial Institutions at Global Affairs Canada, with a focus on the Asian Development Bank. He also serves as 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 nearly a decade of experience leveraging development finance to support 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 background is matched by a strong commitment to advancing inclusive and climate-resilient economic development across the Indo-Pacific through climate finance, multilateralism, and innovative financing solutions. Beyond trade and economic policy, Jei is also a passionate DJ and hip-hop dancer, blending New Jack Swing, UK Garage, and Korean pop and hip-hop influences into his performances. Whether negotiating climate finance deals or performing on the dance floor, he brings rhythm, precision, and creativity to everything he does.