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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

Dinesh Arora

Principal Health Specialist, ADB

Dr Dinesh is a medical doctor with specialisation in public health and economics and is currently the Principal Health Specialist of the Health Sectors Group of the Asian Development Bank. He has over 20 years of experience leading transformational public sector projects in South Asia, the Middle…

   Topic(s): Education, Social Development and Protection
   SDG: Goal 4: Quality Education, Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals

Elizabeth King

Non-resident Senior Fellow, Brookings Institution

Elizabeth M. King is a nonresident Senior Fellow at Brookings Institution, editor of Journal of Development Effectiveness, and Adjunct Professor at Georgetown and University of the Philippines. She was the World Bank's Global Director for Education and Vice-President for Human Development…

   Topic(s): Education, Social Development and Protection
   SDG: Goal 4: Quality Education, Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals

Fernando Reimers

Ford Foundation Professor, Harvard Graduate School of Education

Fernando Reimers is the Ford Foundation Professor of International Education and Director of the Global Education Innovation Initiative at Harvard University. An elected member of both the US National Academy of Education and the International Academy of Education, he is a leading authority in…

   Topic(s): Education, Social Development and Protection
   SDG: Goal 4: Quality Education, Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities, Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals

N Varaprasad

Founder and Partner, Singapore Education Consulting Group

Dr. N Varaprasad has been dedicated to the field of education and leadership for 40 years and has made many significant contributions to public service and education in Singapore. He started his career as a lecturer in Industrial and Systems Engineering, with his Ph.D. in Urban Transport modeling.…

   Topic(s): Education, Regional Cooperation and Integration, Social Development and Protection
   SDG: Goal 4: Quality Education, Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities, Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals

Namrata Saraogi

Social Sector Specialist, ADB

Namrata Saraogi is a Social Sector Specialist working with the Education Practice Team of the Asian Development Bank. Her focus is on strengthening education systems across the Asia and Pacific region. Prior to ADB, she worked with several national and international organizations like UNICEF, World…

   Topic(s): Education, Social Development and Protection
   SDG: Goal 4: Quality Education, Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth

Nonglak Pagaiya

Professor, Khon Kaen University, Thailand

Dr. Nonglak Pagaiya is an academic from Khon Kaen university Thailand, focused on human resources for health management, policy and planning. She has accumulated over 20 years of experience in working for and advising Ministries of Health in Thailand, Myanmar, Cambodia, and the Maldives in human…

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

Ronilda Co

Director IV, Department of Education, Philippines

Ronilda Co is the Director of Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Service, Department of Education, Philippines.  She graduated with a Master's degree in Urban Community Planning from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. 

   Topic(s): Disaster Risk Management, Education
   SDG: Goal 4: Quality Education, Goal 13: Climate Action

Shazia Kamal

General Manager, Education, The Citizens Foundation

Shazia, in this role, oversees all the functions of TCF’s Education Programme. She comes with a rich 11-year experience across diverse fields including FMCG industry, education, and social and development sectors. She served in senior management roles at Tetra Pak, Kashf Foundation and…

   Topic(s): Education, Social Development and Protection
   SDG: Goal 4: Quality Education, Goal 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

Sofia Shakil

Director, ADB

With an illustrious career spanning over two decades, Ms. Sofia Shakil has been a transformative leader in economic and social development across Asia. Most recently, she served as the Director of Economic Development at The Asia Foundation from February 2020 to March 2023, where she led impactful…

   Topic(s): Education, Social Development and Protection
   SDG: Goal 4: Quality Education, Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals