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Edward Archibald

Independent Consultant, Independent Social Protection Expert

Edward Archibald is an independent consultant with experience in shock responsive social protection across Asia, Africa and the Middle East. He is currently a Social Protection Expert with the Social Protection Approaches to COVID-19: Expert advice helpline (SPACE), which is supported by the UK and…

   Topic(s): Social Development and Protection
   SDG: Goal 1: No Poverty, Goal 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

Elene Machaidze

former Intern, ADB

Elene Machaidze was an Intern at ADB’s East Asia Department (Urban and Social Sectors Division) in 2021. She is currently pursuing a master’s degree in Urban Planning and Policy Design at Politecnico Di Milano in Italy. She is part of a dual degree programme with Tongji University, Shanghai. She…

   Topic(s): Health, Regional Cooperation and Integration, Social Development and Protection
   SDG: Goal 1: No Poverty, Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being, Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities, Goal 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals

Elizabeth BurgesSims

Former Senior Social Development Specialist, ADB

Elizabeth Burges-Sims was a Senior Social Development Specialist of the Southeast Asia Department at ADB.  She left ADB in June 2021.

   Topic(s): Gender Equality, Social Development and Protection
   SDG: Goal 1: No Poverty, Goal 5: Gender Equality, Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities, Goal 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

Fermin Adriano

Undersecretary for Policy, Planning and Research, Department of Agriculture, Government of Philippines

Dr. Fermin D. Adriano is a highly accomplished academician, scholar, writer and policy adviser to key government officials. He once served as Information Director of the UP System, and Vice-Chancellor of UP Los Banos, where he took early retirement with the rank of Professor. He was a Board Member…

   Topic(s): Agriculture and Natural Resources, Social Development and Protection
   SDG: Goal 1: No Poverty, Goal 2: Zero Hunger

Francesca Ayala

Senior Account Director, TVC Group

Francesca has over 12 years of experience in video production, having worked in advertising, journalism and corporate communications. Formerly an on-camera correspondent, she interviewed all sorts of colorful personalities ranging from Hong Kong's tycoons to Los Angeles' gangsters, before finally…

   Topic(s): Knowledge Management, Regional Cooperation and Integration
   SDG: Goal 1: No Poverty, Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production

Girlie Grace CasimiroIgtiben

Philippines Director IV, Social Development Staff, National Economic Development Authority (NEDA),

Girlie Grace Casimiro-Igtiben is presently the Director of Social Development Staff, National Economic and Development Authority, Philippines. Girlie has solid experience and rigorous training in leading and managing people, policy formulation and analysis, development planning, program/project…

   Topic(s): Social Development and Protection
   SDG: Goal 1: No Poverty

Hanaa SingerHamdy

UN Resident Coordinator, UNCT, Sri Lanka

Ms. Hanaa Singer-Hamdy is the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Sri Lanka and leads the UN Country Team of 22 Resident and Non-Resident UN Agencies. She is the representative of the UN Secretary-General in Sri Lanka. Ms. Singer-Hamdy has over three decades of experience with the UN, having…

   Topic(s): Agriculture and Natural Resources, Social Development and Protection
   SDG: Goal 1: No Poverty, Goal 2: Zero Hunger

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

Jennifer Kim Rosenzweig

Deputy Country Director, World Food Programme (WFP) Indonesia

Jennifer Kim Rosenzweig, DrPh is the Deputy Country Director for WFP Indonesia. Jennifer first joined WFP in 2013 as part of the Asia regional programme team in Bangkok, supporting country teams to improve nutrition portfolios. In January 2018, Jennifer moved to Rome to take up her post as the…

   Topic(s): Agriculture and Natural Resources, Knowledge Management
   SDG: Goal 1: No Poverty, Goal 2: Zero Hunger

Jenny Yan Yee Chu

Procurement Specialist, ADB

Jenny Chu is a Procurement Specialist in ADB’s Procurement, Portfolio and Financial Management Department. She is the procurement focal for South Pacific countries, and she leads the work on mainstreaming sustainable procurement and strengthening the environment, health and safety requirements…

   Topic(s): ADB Administration and Governance, Environment, Knowledge Management
   SDG: Goal 1: No Poverty, Goal 2: Zero Hunger