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KwaDwo Konadu Ansah Antwi

CEO and Co-founder, BioMetallica Pte Ltd, (Singapore / Hong Kong)

Dr. Kwadwo “Joe” Konadu Ansah-Antwi is the Founder and CEO of BioMetallica, a deeptech startup pioneering sustainable precious metal recycling through synthetic biology and electrochemical technologies. He holds a PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the National University of Singapore…

   Topic(s): Environment, Finance, Urban Development
   SDG: Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities, Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production, Goal 13: Climate Action

Laxmi Sharma

Unit Head, ADB

Laxmi Sharma is the Unit Head of Project Administration, Water and Urban Development Sector Office at Asian Development Bank. An engineer with over 25 years of experience in integrated urban planning and development, water and sanitation, solid waste management, inclusive city development, urban…

   Topic(s): Urban Development, Water
   SDG: Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth, Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities

Mark Laska

Founder and President, Great Ecology

Mark Laska is one of the United States foremost authorities on ecological restoration, environmental strategies, wetland mitigation and conservation banking, natural resource damage evaluation and restoration, and is an ecologist and entrepreneur with more than 25 years of experience. Laska is an…

   Topic(s): Climate Change, Economics, Environment, Urban Development
   SDG: Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities, Goal 13: Climate Action, Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth, Goal 14: Life Below Water, Goal 15: Life on Land

Milan Thomas

Young Professional (Economist), ADB

Milan joined the ADB in September 2020. He has a decade of experience in the design, implementation, and evaluation of development innovations from previous positions at USAID and Results for Development Institute (Washington D.C.). His work includes agriculture, development finance, education,…

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

Ministry of Ecology and Environment of the People's Republic of China [node:field_last_name]

Unknown, Ministry of Ecology and Environment of the People's Republic of China

The Ministry of Ecology and Environment, formerly the Ministry of Environmental Protection of the People's Republic of China (MEP), and prior to 2008 known as the State Environmental Protection Administration (SEPA), is a department of the State Council of the People's Republic of China. It…

   Topic(s): Environment, Health, Transport, Urban Development
   SDG: Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth, Goal 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

Mohammed Sayeedul Haque

Portfolio Management Officer, South Asia Regional Department, ADB

Mr. Sayeed possesses 20 years of versatile experience in the civil engineering field, focusing on transport, urban, rural, and water resources development sectors in Bangladesh. He worked inthe  Design Section in a renowned consulting firm in Bangladesh, then in the United Nations in…

   Topic(s): ADB Administration and Governance, Urban Development
   SDG: Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth

Naranbayar Purevsuren

Minister of Education, Mongolia

H.E. Naranbayar Purevsuren serves as the Minister of Education and Member of Parliament of Mongolia. Appointed in July 2024, he leads major national reforms to improve education quality and equity, strengthen teacher development, advance competency-based curriculum reform, and accelerate digital…

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

Neli Danelia

Consultant - Financial Management Specialist, ADB

Neka has multi-country experience in the processing and implementation of ADB-funded projects and technical assistance. She has been an independent financial consultant since 2018 covering various sectors with knowledge and experience in financial due diligence, fiduciary and governance assessment…

   Topic(s): Environment, Urban Development, Water
   SDG: Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth, Goal 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities

Pang Thitirat Sittakardej

Lead, ADB Ventures SEED Program

Pang is the lead of the ADB Ventures SEED Program, which provides catalytic financing to early-stage enterprises driving impact in Asia and the Pacific. She brings extensive experience in identifying and supporting startups that combine technology, sustainability, and scalability. She leads the…

   Topic(s): Environment, Finance, Urban Development
   SDG: Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities, Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production, Goal 13: Climate Action

Peter Frans

President Director , PT Ciriajasa Engineering Consultant

He has experience working as a consultant with the ADB, the World Bank, Japan International Cooperation Agency, Islamic Development Bank, and International Fund for Agricultural Development on various projects for more than 10 years. His expertise is in the areas of Drinking Water and Sanitation,…

   Topic(s): ADB Administration and Governance, Urban Development
   SDG: Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth