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Yasushi Hibi has been the Managing Director of Conservation International (CI) Japan since 2003. He leads CI’s efforts in Japan in engaging the Japanese government and the private sector in global sustainable development. In addition, Hibi has taken up responsibilities as Vice President for…
Topic(s): Agriculture and Natural Resources, Climate Change, Environment, Private Sector
SDG: Goal 13: Climate Action
Yi’s research focuses on urbanization, infrastructure and economic development. He received his Ph.D. in economics from the University of Maryland, College Park, and his bachelor's degree in economics and finance from Zhejiang University, PRC.
Topic(s): Agriculture and Natural Resources, Environment, Health, Private Sector, Urban Development
SDG: Goal 6: Clean Water and Sanitation, Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals
Yoonee Jeong is a Senior Digital Technology Specialist with the Digital Technology for Development Unit at ADB. She is a digital technology public policy professional with nearly 20 years of international experience. Before joining ADB, Yoonee was the Director of Public and Regulatory Affairs with…
Topic(s): Agriculture and Natural Resources, Capacity Development, Environment, Transport
SDG: Goal 1: No Poverty, Goal 2: Zero Hunger, Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth, Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities, Goal 14: Life Below Water, Goal 15: Life on Land, Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals
Mr. Yoshiaki Kobayashi is a national of Japan. He obtained his master’s degree in environmental science (urban and regional planning) from Tsukuba University, Japan. Mr. Kobayashi has over 30 years of professional experience, including 19 years with ADB.
He joined ADB in 2005 as Project Specialist…
Topic(s): Agriculture and Natural Resources, Water
SDG: Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
Dr. Young-Tae Kim is Associate Vice President of the Institute for Startup KAIST. Before he joined KAIST, he was Director-General of the Ministry of SMEs and Startups in the Republic of Korea and He worked in the government for 20 years. He contributed with his specialty to improve the innovation…
Topic(s): Agriculture and Natural Resources, Education
SDG: Goal 1: No Poverty, Goal 2: Zero Hunger, Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities, Goal 4: Quality Education
Yuli graduated from Purdue University with a masters degree in 2009. He worked in Chinese Academy of Environmental Planning since 2009, and specialized in technology and policy of water pollution control. He led multiple research projects for the Ministry of Ecology and Environment, ADB, and local…
Topic(s): Agriculture and Natural Resources, Urban Development, Water
SDG: Goal 6: Clean Water and Sanitation, Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
Yutaka used to be the Vice-Minister for International Affairs, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Japan. She joined it in April 1987. Some of the positions she held was detailed below:
• April 1987 Joined Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries(MAFF)
• October 2006…
Topic(s): Agriculture and Natural Resources, Governance and Public Sector Management, Regional Cooperation and Integration
SDG: Goal 1: No Poverty, Goal 2: Zero Hunger, Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals
Serial successful entrepreneur, a philanthropist, experienced Chief Executive Officer with a demonstrated history of working in the retail industry. Skilled in Marketing Management, Negotiation, Budgeting, Business Planning, Distribution, and Retail. Strong business development professional…
Topic(s): Agriculture and Natural Resources, Regional Cooperation and Integration
SDG: Goal 1: No Poverty, Goal 2: Zero Hunger
Zichen Deng is an applied economist working on environmental, health, and development economics. He joined the Department of Economics at NHH in August 2020 and is also affiliated to the Macroeconomics and Natural Resources group.
Topic(s): Agriculture and Natural Resources, Health
SDG: Goal 1: No Poverty, Goal 2: Zero Hunger, Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities, Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being