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Abu Shonchoy

Assistant Professor of Economics, Florida International University

Dr. Shonchoy is an applied economist with interests in issues of global development. He has a wide range of experience in conducting field research and experiments in South Asia and West Africa. His papers appeared in peer-reviewed international journals including the Journal of Public Economics,…

   Topic(s): Education, Health
   SDG: Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being, Goal 4: Quality Education

Catherine Mary Schooling

Associate Professor and Cluster Leader (Non-communicable Diseases in Global Health), The University of Hong Kong

Dr. Mary Schooling joined the School of Public Health at HKU in 2002 as a part-time teaching assistant after obtaining a Ph.D. in Epidemiology from University College London (UK) following a career in IT and Operations Research starting at IBM. Dr. Schooling is also a Professor at CUNY Graduate…

   Topic(s): Education
   SDG: Goal 1: No Poverty, Goal 4: Quality Education, Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals

Chandarany Ouch

Economist, Policy Analyst, Researcher, Consultant, UNDP

Chandarany Ouch is working with UNDP Cambodia. She used to be a Research Fellow and Head of Economics Unit at the Cambodia Development Resource Institute (CDRI). She joined CDRI since 2003 and she has been a project leader/member of various research projects and engaged in project management and…

   Topic(s): Capacity Development, Education, Poverty
   SDG: Goal 1: No Poverty, Goal 4: Quality Education, Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth, Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities, Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals

Chimi Thonden

Principal Education Specialist, Pacific Department, Asian Development Bank

Chimi Thonden has more than 20 years of experience in the area of international education development in South Asia, Southeast Asia, the Pacific and the United States. She currently leads ADB’s education sector projects in the Pacific, which include basic education, tertiary education, and…

   Topic(s): Education, Health
   SDG: Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being, Goal 4: Quality Education

Chutima Waisarayutt

Associate Dean of Corporate Relationship, Kasetsart University, Thailand

Chutima Waisarayutt has graduated with a Doctor of Philosophy in Food Science from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2002. She started her career in the field of Agricultural and Food Safety and Quality Management in Supply Chain with risk management principles. Since 2014, She has extended…

   Topic(s): Agriculture and Natural Resources, Education
   SDG: Goal 1: No Poverty, Goal 2: Zero Hunger, Goal 4: Quality Education, Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities

Danielle Wood

Chief Executive Officer, Grattan Institute

Danielle is the CEO of the Grattan Institute. She believes in the power of public policy to make Australia a better place. Danielle has published extensively on economic reform priorities, budget policy, tax reform, generational inequality, and reforming political institutions. She is a sought-…

   Topic(s): Education, Health, Social Development and Protection
   SDG: Goal 1: No Poverty, Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being, Goal 4: Quality Education, Goal 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

David Evans

Senior Fellow, World Health Organization

David Evans is a senior fellow at the Center for Global Development, working on education, health, and social safety nets. Previously he was at the World Bank, where he co-authored the World Development Report 2018, Learning to Realize Education’s Promise, coordinated impact evaluation work for sub…

   Topic(s): Capacity Development, Education, Health
   SDG: Goal 1: No Poverty, Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being, Goal 4: Quality Education, Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth, Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals

Eduardo Klein

Regional Director, HelpAge International

Eduardo Klein is Regional Director of HelpAge International, Asia Pacific Regional Offi ce. He oversees programs in collaboration with HelpAge network partners throughout the region. For the past 15 years, he has held various positions in the Lao People’s Democratic Republic , Viet Nam, and in…

   Topic(s): Education, Health
   SDG: Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being, Goal 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

Eisuke Tajima

Principal Education Specialist, Asian Development Bank

Mr. Tajima is responsible for processing and administering projects and technical assistance in the education sector in Uzbekistan, Pakistan, and Georgia.  He joined Asian Development Bank in 2008 and has worked on projects and technical assistance in the People’s Republic of China, Mongolia,…

   Topic(s): ADB Administration and Governance, Education
   SDG: Goal 1: No Poverty, Goal 4: Quality Education

James Buchan

Healthcare Policy and Analysis, WHO Collaborating Centre

Prof Buchan has specialized in healthcare workforce policy analysis throughout his career. His background includes working at the national level in the National Health Service in Scotland, his home country, and as a  specialist adviser to  Health Workforce Australia, a federal government…

   Topic(s): Education, Health
   SDG: Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being, Goal 4: Quality Education