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.

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.