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Arjen Vrielink

Director, Satelligence

Arjen Vrielink (1977) is a graduate of Wageningen University and holds MSc degrees in both 'Natural Resource Management in the Tropics' and 'Geo-information Science'. Arjen has extensive experience in (Linux) system engineering, satellite image processing, spatial analysis, web development and…

   Topic(s): ICT
   SDG: Goal 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

Armida Salsiah Alisjahbana

Under-Secretary-General, United Nations; Executive Secretary, United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific

Armida Salsiah Alisjahbana, Executive Secretary of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific took office on 1 November 2018. Ms. Alisjahbana was a Professor of Economics at Universitas Padjadjaran and was Minister of National Development Planning and the Head of the…

   Topic(s): Governance and Public Sector Management, ICT, Industry and Trade, Regional Cooperation and Integration
   SDG: Goal 1: No Poverty, Goal 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities, Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals

Arndt Husar

Senior Public Management Specialist (Digital Transformation), ADB

As a senior public management specialist in ADB’s Digital Technology for Development Division, Arndt facilitates the effective use of digital technology, advising ADB clients, regional departments, as well as sector and thematic groups on digital transformation.   Arndt provides technical…

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

Arpan Paul

Assistant Professor, XIM University

Arpan Paul is an assistant professor at the School of Human Settlements at XIM University. He was previously an assistant professor at Sushant University and a research scholar at the Department of Architecture and Regional Planning at the Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur. He has…

   Topic(s): Transport, Urban Development
   SDG: Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities

Arthur Chan

CEO & Director, Compathnion Tecnhology Ltd.

Mr. Arthur Chan, CEO & Director of Compathnion Tecnhology Ltd., an award-winning company specializes in innovative location-based services and research development. One major product One of its major innovation is the smart indoor positioning, Wherami, using a fusion of signals, such as Wi-Fi,…

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

Asem Chakenova

Senior Project Officer in Kazakhstan Resident Mission, ADB

Asem CHAKENOVA is Senior Project Officer in Kazakhstan Resident Mission, Asian Development Bank. She supports infrastructure operations, including transport in Kazakhstan. Asem is also involved in knowledge exchange and collaboration initiatives and mobilizing ADB resource assistance. With more…

   Topic(s): ADB Administration and Governance, Transport
   SDG: Goal 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

Ashish Dhawan

Founder and Chairperson , Central Square Foundation

Ashish Dhawan is one of India’s leading philanthropists and a key voice for system reform in the country. Ashish is the Founder and CEO of Central Square Foundation (CSF) with the mission to improve the quality of school education for all students (especially from low-income communities) through…

   Topic(s): Capacity Development, Education, ICT
   SDG: Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth, Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals, Goal 4: Quality Education, Goal 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities

Atsuko Okuda

Regional Director, ITU Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific

Ms. Atsuko Okuda was appointed as the Regional Director in April 2020. Prior to the new assignment, she was the Chief of the ICT and Development Section of the ICT and Disaster Risk Reduction Division of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP), in Bangkok…

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

Atsushi Najima

President and Managing Director, Nissan Philippines

Atsushi Najima is the president and managing director of Nissan Philippines, one of the fastest growing automotive brands in the country. Prior to his present role, he joined Nissan as deputy general manager of Nissan’s regional financial management group in Japan. Atsushi currently develops…

   Topic(s): Transport
   SDG: Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities

Augustus Lito Narag

Chief of Grievance Redress Division, Department of Social Welfare and Development, Philippines

Mr. Augustus Lito M. Narag, is seasoned public administration professional and licensed environmental planner with extensive experience in poverty alleviation and social services management. He is currently serving as the Division Chief for the Grievance Redress Division of the Pantawid Pamilyang…

   Topic(s): ICT
   SDG: Goal 7: Affordable and Clean Energy