Samina Sabir Keywords PPFD ADB strengthening project readiness project design and implementation post-pandemic project monitoring Read more about Samina Sabir Samina Sabir, currently serving at ADB, Pakistan Resident Mission as a gender officer, holds a master’s degree in Community Development with a major in Gender in Asian Societies from Murdoch University Australia. She brings along over 14 years experience of working around Gender and Development and women’s empowerment-related issues in different parts of Pakistan.
Syed Asim Sabzwari Keywords PPFD ADB strengthening project readiness project design and implementation post-pandemic project monitoring Read more about Syed Asim Sabzwari Mr. Sabzwari has been working as an Environment Specialist at the Asian Development Bank (ADB) since 2018.
Cesar Llorens Keywords PPFD ADB strengthening project readiness project design and implementation post-pandemic project monitoring Read more about Cesar Llorens Cesar Llorens has been working as Country Operations head (COH) at the Kyrgyz Republic Resident Mission (KYRM) since 2020. He holds a master’s in civil engineering from the Polytechnic University of Madrid and has worked for ADB for more than 11 years in different resident missions and positions since 2012, ranging from Urban Development Specialist to Deputy Country Director in Armenia Resident mission, as a Senior Urban Development Specialist in Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Uzbekistan, and finally as COH at KYRM.
Dilbara Omorova Keywords PPFD ADB strengthening project readiness project design and implementation post-pandemic project monitoring Read more about Dilbara Omorova Dilbara Omorova is the Financial Manager of Water Resources Service under the Ministry of Agriculture, Kyrgyz Republic.
Bobur Khamraev Keywords PPFD ADB strengthening project readiness project design and implementation post-pandemic project monitoring Read more about Bobur Khamraev Mr. Bobur Khamraev is the Projects Coordination Unit Head of JSC Uzsuvta’minot Uzbekistan.
Case Study: Kyrgyz Republic Read more about Case Study: Kyrgyz Republic This session demonstrates how a ‘readiness checklist’ for projects under preparation helps achieve the expected project key results through improved quality of projects at entry. A case study on the Project Readiness Criteria adopted by the Government of Kyrgyz Republic helps participants understand how the filters work, how critical they are for sound project preparation, and how these best practices may be replicated by other DMCs for ADB-funded projects.
Gender Read more about Gender This session discusses the importance of gender mainstreaming as integral to good project design and implementation, especially in engaging with communities, stakeholders, and improving equal development outcomes. The session focuses on exploring regional and local experiences, key challenges as well as solutions with regards to gender mainstreaming in ADB financed projects. Speakers: Ms. Mary Alice G. Rosero, Senior Social Development Specialist (Gender and Development), ADB Ms. Samina Sabir, Gender Officer, PRM, ADB
Environmental and Social Safeguards Read more about Environmental and Social Safeguards This session discusses the importance of environmental and social safeguards as integral to good project design and implementation, especially in avoiding impacts, minimizing delays, engaging with stakeholders, and improving development outcomes. The session focuses on exploring regional experience, key challenges as well as solutions in implementing ADB financed projects.
Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation Read more about Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation Asia and the Pacific is the frontline in the battle against climate change. ADB is helping developing countries shift to low-carbon growth and protect those most vulnerable against the expected impacts of climate change. This session focuses on exploring regional experience, key challenges as well as solutions for climate change in implementing ADB-financed projects. The session will also lay the importance of embedding climate change mitigation and adaptation aspects.
Project Cycle and Readiness Read more about Project Cycle and Readiness This session provides insights into the ADB project cycle, discussing the use of project readiness filters and advance actions during project preparation and how these support successful project implementation and overall strengthening of development results and DMC’s institutions.