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Shaahina Ali

Executive Director, Parley Maldives

Guided by a background in photojournalism and a passion for marine conservation, Shaahina worked closely with the Maldivian government to formalize recreational diving standards and establish a dive center. She is the first woman to work professionally in the Maldivian dive industry. Shaahina’s…

   Topic(s): Environment, Governance and Public Sector Management, ICT
   SDG: Goal 13: Climate Action, Goal 14: Life Below Water, Goal 15: Life on Land

Sheraz Khan

Consultant, ADB

Dr. Sheraz Ahmad Khan is a seasoned public health professional with a PhD in Global Public Health from the University of Edinburgh and extensive experience in health systems, financing, and policy. He has served in various leadership roles, including as an Adjunct Associate Professor at the Health…

   Topic(s): Finance, Governance and Public Sector Management
   SDG: Goal 1: No Poverty, Goal 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

Sherwin Pu

Head, Business Development Unit, ADB

Sherwin Pu is currently the Head of Business Development Team within ADB's PSOD, which includes ADB Ventures Facility. He has 20+ years in investment banking, private equity, structured financing; and led dozens of landmark debt/equity finances covering a wide range of sectors - renewable energy,…

   Topic(s): Climate Change, Energy, Environment, Governance and Public Sector Management
   SDG: Goal 1: No Poverty, Goal 7: Affordable and Clean Energy, Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities, Goal 13: Climate Action, Goal 14: Life Below Water, Goal 15: Life on Land, Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals

Shin Sung Hwan

President, Korea Institute of Finance

Sunghwan Shin is the President of the Korea Institute of Finance (KIF), a leading think tank in Korea focusing on financial policies. Prior to the KIF, he researched and taught at Hongik University and at the Korea Fixed Income Research Institute. He has also worked for the World Bank as a Senior…

   Topic(s): Finance, Governance and Public Sector Management
   SDG: Goal 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

Shohei Sonoda

First Secretary Head of Economic and Development Corporation, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Japan

Shohei Sonoda serves as an official at the International Safety and Security Cooperation Division in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Japan. 

   Topic(s): Governance and Public Sector Management, Regional Cooperation and Integration
   SDG: Goal 1: No Poverty, Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals

Sissie Fung

International Tax Policy Consultant, ADB

Sissie Fung has provided technical assistance to many developing countries in Asia-Pacific and the Caribbean on strengthening tax policy and administration capacity to mobilize domestic resources. She previously worked with the UNDP and the Ministry of Finance of the Netherlands.

   Topic(s): Governance and Public Sector Management
   SDG: Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth

Sofia Sprechmann Sineiro

Secretary General, CARE International

A leader in international development and humanitarian response, Sofía brings over 25 years of experience of working at CARE. She spearheaded CARE’s first program strategy and was integral to placing gender equality at the very heart of CARE’s worldwide work. In CARE’s 75-year history, her…

   Topic(s): Gender Equality, Governance and Public Sector Management, Regional Cooperation and Integration, Social Development and Protection
   SDG: Goal 1: No Poverty, Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities, Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals

Somnath Basu

Senior Advisor, OPEC Fund for International Development

Dr Somnath Basu previously worked in Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) as Principal Social Development Officer. 

   Topic(s): Economics, Governance and Public Sector Management
   SDG: Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities, Goal 13: Climate Action

Sophia Cason

Chief of Party, USAID Laos Legal Aid Support Program

Sophia Cason is an Australian lawyer who has been working for The Asia Foundation as Chief of Party for the USAID Laos Legal Aid Support Program. 

   Topic(s): Gender Equality, Governance and Public Sector Management
   SDG: Goal 5: Gender Equality

Soteria Noaese

Assistant CEO, Ministry of Finance, Samoa

Soteria Noaese is the Assistant CEO of the Ministry of Finance, Samoa.

   Topic(s): Governance and Public Sector Management
   SDG: Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals