Mariana Mazzucato Keywords finance sustainable development economics innovation public value Read more about Mariana Mazzucato Mariana Mazzucato (PhD) is Professor in the Economics of Innovation and Public Value at University College London (UCL), where she is Founding Director of the UCL Institute for Innovation & Public Purpose (IIPP). She received her BA from Tufts University and her MA and PhD in Economics from the Graduate Faculty of the New School for Social Research. Her previous posts include the RM Phillips Professorial Chair at the Science Policy Research Unit (SPRU) at Sussex University.
Ede Ijjasz-Vasquez Keywords finance infrastructure global environment sustainable development cities water resources climate change agriculture blue economy resilience fragility and conflict resettlement Read more about Ede Ijjasz-Vasquez Ede Ijjasz has more than 30 years of senior technical and management experience at the World Bank, academia, and consulting. His expertise is in the areas of finance, infrastructure, global environment, sustainable development, cities, water resources, climate change, agriculture, blue economy, resilience, fragility and conflict, resettlement, PPPs, and ESG.
Cambridge University-World Economic Forum-ADBI 2021 Regional Fintech Roundtable Read more about Cambridge University-World Economic Forum-ADBI 2021 Regional Fintech Roundtable Rapid advancements in financial technology, or fintech, are opening the door to greater financial inclusion and sustainable development in Asia and the Pacific. However, the growing knowledge gap between innovators and regulators regarding fintech and business models that apply it threatens to undermine the benefits while giving rise to new challenges.
Zuaraina Zaharin Keywords global efforts sustainable development global development mobilization public sector resources private sector investment environmental goods economic analysis economic research air pollution deforestation land degradation water pollution Read more about Zuaraina Zaharin Zaharin is an avid adventurer, international speaker, author, social entrepreneur, environmentalist and wealth adventure coach. Using her principles called Summits of Sustainability that she discovered throughout her journeys to the cold summits in the Himalayas and the Russian Federation, combined with her knowledge and experience in leading eco social business, she has designed her speeches and created a life-changing awareness programs.
Phat Nguyen Keywords global efforts sustainable development global development mobilization public sector resources private sector investment environmental goods economic analysis economic research air pollution deforestation land degradation water pollution Read more about Phat Nguyen Nguyen has 10 years of experience in business accelerator and private equity/impact investment with Inclusive Business Accelerator (Viet Nam), Impact Venture Accelerator (Viet Nam, Thailand, Indonesia, and the Philippines), and Indochina Capital. He was part of the consultant team drafting a World Bank-funded legal framework for public-private partnerships in Vietnam that formed the basis for a new PPP law. He obtained certificates in Climate Change and Environmental Analysis from the UNEP Finance Initiative and in Incubation Manager training by AsiaSEED.
Margarita Fores Keywords global efforts sustainable development global development mobilization public sector resources private sector investment environmental goods economic analysis economic research air pollution deforestation land degradation water pollution Read more about Margarita Fores Fores is known for fusing her Italian background with Filipino cooking and ingredients, and uses organic ingredients to help the farmers who produce these. She prepared the welcome dinner for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit for APEC leaders, together with Glenda Barretto, founder of Via Mare, in Manila in November 2015. She is Asia’s Best Female Chef for 2016, according to Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants’ Awards. Fores is also the first Filipino chef to win the award. She is a Certified Public Accountant graduate of Assumption College.
Chris Tilakasri Dharmakirti Keywords global efforts sustainable development global development mobilization public sector resources private sector investment environmental goods economic analysis economic research air pollution deforestation land degradation water pollution Read more about Chris Tilakasri Dharmakirti Dharmakirti serves on the Investment Committee of this green and impact investment space venture capital company, a regionally focused fund targeting investments in emerging economies in Asia, Middle East and Africa. From 2012 to 2016, he was Chairman of the National Ocean Affairs Committee (NOAC).
Social Protection for Economic Inclusion: Adapting the Graduation Approach in Asia and the Pacific Read more about Social Protection for Economic Inclusion: Adapting the Graduation Approach in Asia and the Pacific
ASEAN - ADBI: Webinar on Creative Economy for Sustainable Development: Potential, Challenges and Ways Forward Read more about ASEAN - ADBI: Webinar on Creative Economy for Sustainable Development: Potential, Challenges and Ways Forward Co-organized by ADBI and the ASEAN Secretariat, this webinar explored creative industries in developing Asia and the Pacific, their sustainable development potential, and the challenges they face during the COVID-19 pandemic, drawing upon lessons and experiences from ASEAN countries. It also identified ways to boost the growth of creative industries.
Arthur Hanson Keywords agriculture and natural resources sustainable development environment and economy relationships biodiversity Read more about Arthur Hanson Dr. Art Hanson is a Distinguished Fellow with the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) and earlier served as IISD’s President and CEO. He conducts research, and provides advisory services on innovation for sustainable development, environment and economy relationships, biodiversity, oceans, and international development. He is a Member of the China Council for International Cooperation on Environment and Development and was the CCICED International Chief Advisor (2002-2019).