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J P R Karunaratne

Assistant Governor, Central Bank of Sri Lanka

J P R Karunaratne is the Secretary to the Monetary Board and possess over 30 years (1991) experience in the Central Bank of Sri Lanka and at present Assistant Governor in charge of Department of Supervision of Non-Bank Financial Institutions, Regional Development Department, Macroprudential…

   Topic(s): Economics, Finance
   SDG: Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth, Goal 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

Jia Yu

Operations Officer and Director of International Development Cooperation at the Institute of New Structural Economics, Peking University

Dr. Jia YU is responsible for the application of New Structural Economics to international investment practice. Her research fields focus on the PRC's “Go Global” empirical studies, Industrial Park and Special Economic Zones (SEZ) diagnosis, the PRC's overseas investment and the interaction of the…

   Topic(s): Economics, Energy, Industry and Trade
   SDG: Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth, Goal 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

Kanupriya Gupta

Senior Economist, ADB

Kanupriya Gupta is an economist at the Public Management, Financial Sector, and Trade Division of the South Asia Department. Her work focuses on strengthening micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises; infrastructure development; skills development; social protection; and enhancing labour…

   Topic(s): Economics, Finance, Industry and Trade
   SDG: Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth, Goal 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals

Lerwen Liu

Managing Director, STEAM Platform, KX Innovation Center

Dr. Lerwen Liu specializes in business development and education in emerging technologies, circular economy, and sustainability. She focuses on strategy, assessment, and support of emerging technologies, including nanotechnology and Artificial Intelligence, with applications in all sectors. With…

   Topic(s): Economics, Industry and Trade
   SDG: Goal 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities

Manjula Hettiarachchi

Additional Director General, Ministry of Finance, Sri Lanka

Manjula Hettiarachchi is the Additional Director General, Department of Development Finance, Ministry of Finance, Sri Lanka. In addition, he is covering the duties of the Chief Executive Officer, National Insurance Trust Fund Board. Further, he has been working as the Project Director of Small and…

   Topic(s): Economics, Finance
   SDG: Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth, Goal 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

Martino Pelli

Martino Pelli Senior Economist, Economic Research and Development Impact Department, ADB

Martino Pelli is an applied economist with expertise in environmental, energy, and development economics. His work focuses on the impact of rural energy use, significant transport infrastructure investments, and the economic consequences of natural disasters. His research has been published in…

   Topic(s): ADB Administration and Governance, Economics, Energy, Environment
   SDG: Goal 7: Affordable and Clean Energy, Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth, Goal 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, Goal 13: Climate Action, Goal 15: Life on Land

Matthias Helble

Senior Economist, Asian Development Bank

Matthias' research interests include health, international trade, and development economics. He has co-edited eleven books, including with Oxford University Press. Matthias' research has appeared in flagship publications of international organizations as well as in books and scientific journals.…

   Topic(s): Economics, ICT, Industry and Trade
   SDG: Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth, Goal 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

Md. Mafizur Rahman

Managing Director, Small and Medium Industries Foundation

Md. Mafizur Rahman is the Managing Director of the Small and Medium Industries Foundation. He is a Former Additional Secretary of the Government of Bangladesh. Md. Mafizur Rahman joined as the Managing Director (MD) of Small and Medium Industries Foundation (SMEF) on 28 December 2020. Prior to…

   Topic(s): Economics, Finance
   SDG: Goal 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

Mildred Batitis Addawe

Consultant, ADB

Mildred is a consultant at the Economic Research and Regional Cooperation Department of the Asian Development Bank working on gender, labor, poverty, and SDG measurements. Before joining the bank, she worked as a Supervising Statistical Specialist at the Philippine Statistics Authority…

   Topic(s): Economics, ICT
   SDG: Goal 1: No Poverty, Goal 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

Nadia J Seth

General Manager, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority

Nadia J. Seth is the General Manager of Policy and Planning Division of Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA). Highly motivated, results driven research & policy analyst with over 19 years of development experience. A graduate of Kinnaird College, Lahore, Nadia obtained her…

   Topic(s): Economics, Private Sector
   SDG: Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth, Goal 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure