Vivek Raman

Vivek Raman is a Principal Urban Development Specialist at the Asian Development Bank (ADB), where he leads initiatives that advance water security, utility performance, and innovation across Asia and the Pacific. He recently led the development of the Asian Water Development Outlook 2025 (AWDO), ADB’s flagship water security assessment. An economist by training, Vivek is recognized for his work in urban water and sanitation across South and Southeast Asia. He has helped shape sector policies, strengthen utility benchmarking, and deliver inclusive water and sanitation programs.  As an innovation champion, he fostered partnerships with startups and technology providers and helped scale innovative solutions across ADB operations.

Certified in behavioral economics, design thinking, and change management, Vivek brings a unique blend of technical expertise, innovation leadership, and organizational transformation experience. Prior to joining ADB, he spent more than a decade with the World Bank and the United Nations.