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.
Asad Aleem Keywords strengthening project readiness project design and implementation post-pandemic project monitoring Read more about Asad Aleem Mr. Asad Aleem is currently posted as the Deputy Country Director / Country Operations Head of the Asian Development Bank [ADB] in Pakistan. Before this assignment, he been ADB’s Principal Energy Specialist, implementing projects across multiple countries in Central and South Asia. He holds two master’s degrees in engineering and business administration from the United Kingdom and has been a Fulbright Scholar of the US Government and an Endeavour Executive of the Government of Australia.
Muhammad Hamza Salick Keywords strengthening project readiness project design and implementation post-pandemic project monitoring Read more about Muhammad Hamza Salick Muhammad Hamza Salick is currently the Program Director of the Punjab Intermediate Cities Improvement Investment Project (PICIIP), Punjab Urban Development Projects (PUDP), and Developing Resilient Environments and Advancing Municipal Services (DREAMS) in Punjab Project in Pakistan.
Shaista Hussain Keywords project management strengthening project readiness project design and implementation post-pandemic project monitoring Read more about Shaista Hussain Shaista Hussain is a Principal Results Management Specialist, at the Asian Development Bank, based in Manila, Philippines. Shaista has over 24 years of experience in project management working for the Asian Development Bank at both headquarters (Philippines) and resident mission in Pakistan, as well as for the United Nations Development Program in Pakistan. Shaista has an MSc in Economics and is an enthusiast for quality assurance, results-based project management tools, and monitoring of development projects and portfolios.
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.