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Ehtisham Ahmad

Professor,Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change and the Environment, London School of Economics and Political Science

Professor Ehtisham Ahmad has been Directing a Project on Sustainable Transitions in China and Mexico, at the Grantham Research Institute at the LSE over the past three years. He also worked with the ADB to provide recommendations for consideration for the 14th Five Year Plan. During the past decade…

   Topic(s): Economics, Poverty
   SDG: Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth, Goal 1: No Poverty, Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities

Elma Zahir

Geo-Enabling initiative for Monitoring and Supervision, World Bank

Elma Zahir brings with her more than 10 years of extensive background in managing high-impact operational initiatives. She leads the Geo-Enabling initiative for Monitoring and Supervision (GEMS)’s engagement in South Asia as well as its Communications and Knowledge Management agenda. Before joining…

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

Haixia Zheng

Professor, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CAAS); International Poverty Reduction Center in China

Zheng Haixia is a professor at the Agricultural Information Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CAAS), and a researcher at the Centre for International Agricultural Research (CIAR), CAAS. She is also senior advisor to the International Poverty Reduction Center in China (IRPCC). Dr…

   Topic(s): Agriculture and Natural Resources, Environment, Poverty
   SDG: Goal 1: No Poverty, Goal 2: Zero Hunger, Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities, Goal 14: Life Below Water, Goal 15: Life on Land, Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities

Ida Brzezinska

Assistant Consultant, Data Innovation Lead, Oxford Policy Management

Ida Brzezinska is an Assistant Consultant in the Data Innovation team within the Research & Evidence practice at Oxford Policy Management. She has experience in quantitative impact evaluations and data analysis, focusing on applying new sources of ‘big data’ to international development…

   Topic(s): Economics, Poverty
   SDG: Goal 1: No Poverty, Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth

Ing Kantha Phavi

Minister of Women’s Affairs, Cambodia

Since 2004, Ing Kantha Phavi, has been serving as the Minister for Women’s Affairs, where she is responsible for its management and leadership. In addition to her ministerial post, she has been the Chairwoman of the Cambodian National Council for Women since 2004. Prior to becoming Minister, Dr.…

   Topic(s): ICT, Industry and Trade, Regional Cooperation and Integration
   SDG: Goal 1: No Poverty, Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth, Goal 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities

Jean Balie

Director General, International Rice Research Institute

Jean Balié has over two decades of experience in leadership and expertise developing policies for agriculture, food, and rural development. Dr. Balié is currently the Director General of the International Rice Research Institute, and the Regional Director for South East Asia and the Pacific of the…

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

Karl Lomibao

Consultant, ITD, Asian Development Bank

Karl Lomibao is a seasoned change manager with over 15 years of experience in driving adoption and managing change. Throughout his career, Karl has demonstrated a unique combination of technical and interpersonal skills, making him an expert in navigating complex organizational changes. With a…

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

Krishan Rautela

India Resident Mission, ADB

Krishan Singh Rautela is working as Associate Project Officer in the Agriculture and Natural Resources team of ADB’s India Resident Mission. He is working on agriculture value chain development, farmer producer organizations, digital agriculture, climate change, coastal protection, irrigation and…

   Topic(s): Agriculture and Natural Resources, ICT, Regional Cooperation and Integration
   SDG: Goal 1: No Poverty, Goal 2: Zero Hunger

Lauren Whitehead

Director of Technical Assistance, BRAC Ultra-Poor Graduation Initiative

Lauren manages a talented technical team to design and deliver high-quality technical assistance, advisory services, and policy advocacy to governments and an array of partners including development banks, UN agencies, bilateral and multilateral institutions, and international NGOs. As a Graduation…

   Topic(s): Industry and Trade, Poverty
   SDG: Goal 1: No Poverty, Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities

Loveelen Kacker

Former CEO , Tech Mahindra Foundation

Loveleen is a published writer, a Civil Servant, and Podcaster. Her career spans over forty years. I worked for the Indian government for over thirty years and in Corporate Social Responsibility for another seven years.  Simultaneously, she has been writing children's fiction and adult…

   Topic(s): ICT, Social Development and Protection
   SDG: Goal 1: No Poverty, Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities, Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities