Erick Hale is the Project Coordinator for the ADB Solomon Water project hygiene promotion activities, with Live & Learn Solomon Islands. Mr. Hale has worked in senior project management, research and advocacy, monitoring and evaluation, and WASH for organizations including Plan International, UNDP, UNICEF, and Solomon Islands Planned Parenthood as well as the Solomon Islands government Ministry of Health and Medical Services and Ministry of Public Service. Mr Hale has conducted research with local and international partners and institutions and has authored and co-authored papers published in international journals. He has also presented at national and international meetings and conferences.