Former Director, ADB Profile / Bio Thomas Abell led ADB’s efforts toward the effective use of digital technology to improve development impact. His team works with member countries in supporting their transition to a digital economy, providing assistance on eGovernment, connectivity, tech startup ecosystems, earth observation, technology policy, and industry partnerships. He has over 30 years of experience in digital technology, including technology policy and strategy, software development, and systems architecture. He has a master’s degree in engineering and management and a bachelor's in engineering from MIT. Materials Title Date Learning Materials Topics Recording 12 May, 2021 Multimedia ICT Recording 12 May, 2021 Multimedia ICT Where ADB sees opportunities for investment, technical assistance, and partnerships 28 April, 2021 Slides ICT Video: Session 6: Initial Good Practice for Project Frontliners and Closing Remarks by VP Stokes 12 November, 2020 Multimedia ADB Administration and Governance Connectivity Reframed as a Foundational Infrastructure in a Post-COVID Environment 23 September, 2020 Slides ICT Digital Technologies 29 July, 2020 Slides ICT Digitizing Development: Integrating Technology in ADB-supported Projects and Designing Technology Projects 25 October, 2019 Slides ADB Administration and Governance, Capacity Development, Finance Integrity Perils of Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies 28 May, 2019 Slides ICT, Public Sector Management and Governance Lessons from Silicon Valley Start-Up Environment 9 April, 2019 Slides Capacity Development, ICT, Industry and Trade ADB’s Digital Technology for Development Unit 28 March, 2019 Slides ADB Administration and Governance, ICT