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Ruth Stewart

Director of the Africa Centre for Evidence, University of London

Experienced academic, knowledge translator and public servant with a demonstrated history of working across public policy to ensure that research evidence is both useful and used. Leads the Africa Centre for Evidence and chairs the Africa Evidence Network. Holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) focused…

   Topic(s): Education, ICT
   SDG: Goal 4: Quality Education

Ryotaro Hayashi

Social Sector Specialist, South Asia Regional Department, ADB

Ryotaro works on improving the education sector in South Asia, particularly Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, India and Nepal. Before joining ADB as a Young Professional in 2015, he has worked for 10 years in international development organizations like the World Bank, the Japan International Cooperation…

   Topic(s): ADB Administration and Governance, Economics, Education, ICT
   SDG: Goal 4: Quality Education, Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth

S D Rasika Perera

Director, Science and Technology Human Resource Development Project

S D Rasika Perera is the Project Director of the Science and Technology Human Resource Development Project, an ADB-supported project in Sri Lanka. Concurrent with this role, he works with the Department of Mechanical Engineering, The Open University of Sri Lanka. Before joining the project, he was…

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

S S Mantha

Chancellor, KL University

Dr. S S Mantha, former Chairman of the National Regulator (AICTE), implemented several e-governance initiatives and facilitating regulations. Earlier, a Professor of Robotics, Control theory and AI at VJTI, he now occupies the Emeritus Chair. He has more than 280 publications in National and…

   Topic(s): Education
   SDG: Goal 4: Quality Education

Saalim Koomar

Jigsaw Consult, EdTech Hub

Saalim Koomar is involved in both research and engagement work at the Hub. He supports the building and uptake of evidence to support effective decision-making. He has recently been involved in projects concerning teacher professional development, country scoping studies, and various Helpdesk…

   Topic(s): Education
   SDG: Goal 4: Quality Education

Sabra Ibrahim Noordeen

President’s Special Envoy for Climate Change, President’s Office of the Maldives

Ms. Sabra Ibrahim Noordeen currently serves as the President’s Special Envoy for Climate Change at the President’s Office of the Maldives. She was appointed in June 2021. Prior to her current role, Ms. Noordeen was the Secretary, Foreign Relations at the President’s Office from November 2018. She…

   Topic(s): Climate Change, Gender Equality
   SDG: Goal 5: Gender Equality

Saima Saleh

Section Officer, Ministry of Climate Change and Environment Coordination

Saima Saleh has served in key positions in various government ministries, including the Ministry of Climate Change & Environmental Coordination and the Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony. She has authored publications on topics such as Pakistan’s Urgent Need for Clean Air…

   Topic(s): Climate Change, Environment, Gender Equality
   SDG: Goal 5: Gender Equality, Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals

Sajid Pareeth

SeniorLecturer/researcher (Agricultural Water Management and remote sensing), IHE Delft

Dr. Sajid Pareeth is a researcher/lecturer in remote sensing for land and water use monitoring with more than ten years of international experience. His main research focus in recent years has been to develop crop monitoring systems by satellite based estimation of water use and water…

   Topic(s): Education, Water
   SDG: Goal 4: Quality Education, Goal 6: Clean Water and Sanitation

Sakiko Tanaka

Principal Social Sector Specialist, Southeast Asia Department, Asian Development Bank

akiko's role is to provide technical support to operational departments on economic analysis of social sector projects, impact evaluations as well as country diagnostic studies in Asia and Pacific regions.

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

Samantha Hung

Chief of Gender Equality Thematic Group, ADB

Samantha Hung provides leadership for advancing gender equality across all aspects of ADB operations and knowledge work. She has over 20 years of experience in gender equality at project, program and policy levels in the Asia Pacific. Before ADB, she held various gender advisor and specialist roles…

   Topic(s): Gender Equality
   SDG: Goal 5: Gender Equality, Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities