Enjoying retirement, inclusive of a few consultancy assignments, after over 27 years of excitement with the Asi

Maria Melei is a Country Specialist at the Pacific Department of ADB. She has been with ADB since 2005. 

Robert is an expert on infrastructure investment for social and economic development. He holds degrees in civil engineering, public administration, urban and regional planning, and international development, and began his career as an engineer in the United States before working extensively for bilateral and multilateral agencies in international development. He has advised governments, the private sector, and multilateral institutions in over two dozen countries in Asia, the Pacific, and Latin America.

Alain Morel is a Principal Urban Development Specialist and Project Administration Unit Head with the ADB Water and Urban Development Sector Group, with over 33 years of experience in project design, management, and implementation. He previously served as the Philippines Country Operations Head for ADB, overseeing projects and coordinating with government agencies, and has held roles in procurement and consulting services within ADB.