Alexandra Galperin Keywords disaster response and recovery operations DRRM climate change resilient infrastructure ADB Read more about Alexandra Galperin Alexandra Galperin has over 25 years of experience in Disaster Risk Management. Before joining ADB’s Pacific Regional Department in 2020, she worked for the Red Cross, the United Nations, and as a consultant for multiple technical, donor, humanitarian, and development organizations balancing headquarter and field assignments. Her experience of large-scale disaster response and recovery operations at the beginning of her career convinced her that she wanted to focus on preventive and adaptive action.
Ron Slangen Keywords urban planning water management Urban Development urban ADB Read more about Ron Slangen Ron Slangen is the Unit Head, Portfolio Management in the Central and West Asia Urban and Water Division in ADB Headquarters, Manila. He is also the country team leader for urban and water operations in Uzbekistan and leads policy dialogue and strategy formulation to address issues of rapid urbanization through innovative, integrated approaches. He holds a master’s degree in Urban Planning from Columbia University.
Gambhir Bhatta Keywords ADB Read more about Gambhir Bhatta Gambhir Bhatta left his position in ADB in January 2021.
The Elephant in the Room: Political Economy Issues in ADB Work (with Examples from South Asia) Read more about The Elephant in the Room: Political Economy Issues in ADB Work (with Examples from South Asia) Examine in detail if political economy analysis (PEA) is desirable or possible for ADB programming. Learn how PEA should be carried out through the presentation.
Political Economy Analysis Workshop: Session on General Background and Purpose of Workshop Read more about Political Economy Analysis Workshop: Session on General Background and Purpose of Workshop This presentation discusses the rationale for political economy analysis (PEA), current initiatives, and the objectives and structure of the workshop. As PEA is broader than, but related to, the concept and methodology of the Governance and Anticorruption Action Plan II, it seeks to find the most practical way to move forward in this exercise.
Workshop on Political Economy Analysis Read more about Workshop on Political Economy Analysis At the Asian Development Fund (ADF) Replenishment meetings in 2011 and 2012, ADF donors emphasized the importance of understanding the political economy of developing member countries (DMCs) in the development operations of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) in the region. The ADB Board of Directors had also asked for political economy analysis (PEA) to be made an integral part of assessments of the country and sector situation in the development of new programs, projects, and partnership strategies.
Arghya Sinha Roy Keywords disaster resilience DRRM climate change ADB climate resilient Read more about Arghya Sinha Roy Arghya Sinha Roy serves as the Director of Climate Change. He is involved in the implementation of ADB’s climate priorities and targets by supporting client governments in strengthening climate adaptation-related policies, plans, and investments, and in accessing climate finance.