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Kim Wium Olesen

Chief Engineer, DHI

He is the Lead of Water Resources Department at DHI for a decade and has recently taken up the position of Chief Engineer in the department.  He has worked for DHI for more than 35 years and has comprehensive experience in the field of mathematical modeling for rivers. He has been…

   Topic(s): Water
   SDG: Goal 6: Clean Water and Sanitation, Goal 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

Knut Oberhagemann

Principal, Overseas Projects, Northwest Hydraulic Consultants, Canada

Since joining NHC in 2001, Knut has worked mostly in Bangladesh and India on long-term multidisciplinary studies and in implementing water resource projects. His main focus has been developing riverbank protection solutions for the extensive flooding of the Brahmaputra River in Assam and…

   Topic(s): Urban Development, Water
   SDG: Goal 6: Clean Water and Sanitation, Goal 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

Michael Kremer

Gates Professor of Developing Societies, Department of Economics, Harvard University

Michael Kremer is the Gates Professor of Developing Societies in the Department of Economics at Harvard University. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, a recipient of a MacArthur Fellowship and a Presidential Faculty Fellowship, and was named a Young Global Leader by the…

   Topic(s): Agriculture and Natural Resources, Economics, Education, Health, Water
   SDG: Goal 1: No Poverty, Goal 2: Zero Hunger, Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities, Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth, Goal 4: Quality Education, Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being, Goal 6: Clean Water and Sanitation

Michael White

Sector Project Administration Unit Head, ADB

Mr. White is a civil/environmental engineer with 37 years of professional experience in the water and urban development sectors. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering and a Master’s degree in water and waste engineering. He has been based in Southeast Asia for 29 years and has worked…

   Topic(s): Urban Development, Water
   SDG: Goal 6: Clean Water and Sanitation, Goal 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities

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

Olatunji Yusuf

Senior Climate Change Specialist, Resilience & Social Development Global Practice, Islamic Development Bank

Olatunji is a Senior Climate Change Specialist within the Global Practices Directorate of the Islamic Development Bank. He is responsible for mainstreaming climate change in the Bank’s funded operations and portfolio and helping member countries attain low carbon and climate resilient development…

   Topic(s): Agriculture and Natural Resources, Energy, Urban Development, Water
   SDG: Goal 1: No Poverty, Goal 2: Zero Hunger, Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities, Goal 7: Affordable and Clean Energy, Goal 6: Clean Water and Sanitation

Padmanabhan Soman

Project development In African countries, Jain Irrigation Systems

Expertise in irrigation agronomy, Subject matter Expertise in several tropical and temperate crops Consultant to several Integrated Agri-horti projects Modern irrigation methods , Fertigation and nutrient management Solutions for small and large farms Trainer and extension specialist Business…

   Topic(s): Agriculture and Natural Resources, Water
   SDG: Goal 2: Zero Hunger, Goal 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

Pascal Mousset

Head of Department for Purchasing and Contract Advice, Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management

Gaining years of experience has equipped me as dedicated and astute project manager with a track record within government, garnering various accomplishments that have had long term international impact. My proficiency in all facets of the project lifecycle has aided tremendously in strategic…

   Topic(s): Urban Development, Water
   SDG: Goal 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

Pavit Ramachandran

Country Director, Mongolia Resident Mission, ADB

Mr. Ramachandran serves as the Country Director at the Mongolia Resident Mission with the Asian Development Bank. He is responsible for overall country program, operational portfolio and knowledge management. Leads operations in Mongolia managing an active portfolio of around $2 billion. Supervises…

   Topic(s): Agriculture and Natural Resources, Energy, Environment, Water
   SDG: Goal 1: No Poverty, Goal 2: Zero Hunger, Goal 6: Clean Water and Sanitation, Goal 7: Affordable and Clean Energy, Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities, Goal 14: Life Below Water, Goal 15: Life on Land

Quamrul Alam Chowdhury

Chief Engineer, Dhaka Water and Sewerage Authority

Alam is the GIS Expert at DMC, Dhaka Water Supply Sector Development Project (DWSSDP),Dhaka Water Supply and Sewerage Authority.  Alam served in CDA as a GIS Specialist in Preparation of Detailed Area Plan (DAP) for the Implementation of Chittagong Metropolitan Master Plan (CMMP) which…

   Topic(s): Urban Development, Water
   SDG: Goal 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities