Yesim Elhan-Kayalar

Yesim Elhan-Kayalar is an economist with over 33 years of experience in development and academia. She currently serves as an Advisor to the Chief Economist at the Asian Development Bank (ADB), specializing in digital transformation and market competition. Her expertise is informed by extensive field experience across 31 countries. At ADB, Elhan-Kayalar develops knowledge and policy solutions to address key challenges in Asia and the Pacific, particularly in maritime decarbonization.