Cynthia Castillejos Petalcorin Keywords ERCD ADB Senior Economics Officer economics Read more about Cynthia Castillejos Petalcorin
Aimee Hampel-Milagrosa Keywords economics ERCD ADB Economic Research and Regional Cooperation Department digital technology information communication and technology digitalxadb infrastructure Read more about Aimee Hampel-Milagrosa Aimee is a senior urban development specialist and economist working on urban development and water supply and sanitation, economic analysis of investment projects, and private sector development (tech startups, entrepreneurship, and business environment).
Bertrand Goalou Keywords Urban Transport Forum for Livable Cities 2019 urban mobility urban transport sustainable mobility sustainable transport ADB Agence Française de Development AFD Read more about Bertrand Goalou Bertrand GOALOU is leading urban transport and railways initiatives in the Transport Sector Office at the Asian Development Bank, with a focus on Emerging Areas in the context of decarbonization of Transport. With more than 24 years of experience in the sector, Bertrand’s expertise covers all stages of the project cycle. He joined ADB in 2010 and devised sustainable urban transport projects in Central West Asia, promoting innovation and a transformative approach.
Robert Valkovic Keywords Urban Transport Forum for Livable Cities 2019 urban mobility urban transport sustainable mobility sustainable transport ADB transport specialist Read more about Robert Valkovic He left his position in ADB in June 2021.
Asian Development Outlook 2019 Update Read more about Asian Development Outlook 2019 Update This presentation is based on the Asian Development Outlook Update 2019 on "Fostering Growth and Inclusion in Asia's Cities". The presentation discussed the revisions to growth forecasts for developing Asia, and underscored that realizing the promise of cities as engines of job creation requires overcoming challenges in transport, housing, and urban planning, among others.
Urban Transport Forum for Livable Cities 2019 Read more about Urban Transport Forum for Livable Cities 2019 In developing countries of Asia and the Pacific, cities have very different levels of development and often lack core infrastructure and systems for efficient mobility or lack access, connectivity and inclusivity. The perspectives of right solutions vary between countries, but there still is a heavy bias towards simpler “engineered” solutions being developed.
Innovate4Water in Asia Pacific Read more about Innovate4Water in Asia Pacific This presentation discussed the International WaterCenter (IWC) and Waterpreneurs' experience in water and sanitation with a focus on innovative market-based solutions, impact investments, blended finance, and hybrid business models.
Bankable Water Solutions for Food and Beverage Companies in Myanmar Read more about Bankable Water Solutions for Food and Beverage Companies in Myanmar This presentation discussed WWF's experience in supporting bankable water solutions and water stewardship in Myanmar.
Financing Water Supply in Rural Indonesia Read more about Financing Water Supply in Rural Indonesia This presentation discussed the work by Water.org on supporting household-oriented finance for the poor and building municipal water utility capacity in Indonesia’s rural provinces.
A Case Study of the Philippine Water Revolving Fund (PWRF) Read more about A Case Study of the Philippine Water Revolving Fund (PWRF) This presentation discussed a JICA case study on the application of blended finance in the Philippines through the Philippine Water Revolving Fund (PWRF).