Ashish Bhateja

A seasoned professional currently with SPD at ADB, has been a driving force in optimizing financing modalities. With a strong background in project management, strategic planning, and operational coordination, he has leveraged his expertise to enhance the effectiveness and impact of these instruments. Prior to ADB, Ashish's tenure at the World Bank saw him contributing to numerous operational excellence initiatives across diverse sectors and regions, honing his skills in driving sustainable development solutions.

Galiya Ismakova

Galiya Ismakova is the Director of Procurement Division 2, Procurement, Portfolio, and Financial Management Department at the Asian Development Bank. She has over 30 years of work experience and 24 years of ADB experience. Galiya is an established international procurement expert with a track record of developing and improving public procurement arrangements and systems. Her expertise lies in international public procurement, digital transformation, e-government procurement, and international business management.

Energy (East Asia)

Learn more about the ADB Energy Policy, and how it is helping ADB developing member countries access reliable, adequate, and affordable energy. This presentation focuses on lending and non-lending programs of ADB on energy in East Asia.

Shigeru Yamamura

Shigeru Yamamura is a Principal Energy Specialist for the Energy Sector Office at ADB. He has worked on ADB’s energy sector operation in Asia and Pacific Region since 2009. He is currently the focal in charge of entire energy portfolio in the Philippines. Prior to joining ADB, he had worked for Japan Bank for International Cooperation for 15 years and led multiple infrastructure investments in Sub-Saharan Africa and Southeast Asia regions.