Southeast Asia’s Aviation Sector: Post-Pandemic Strategies and the Implications of a Rapid Recovery Read more about Southeast Asia’s Aviation Sector: Post-Pandemic Strategies and the Implications of a Rapid Recovery A new study, Southeast Asia’s Aviation Sector: Post-Pandemic Strategies and the Implications of a Rapid Recovery, projected the region's aviation sector could be 90% recovered by the end of 2023 and that the outlook is generally bright. However, the study said the last leg of the recovery or the final 10% capacity would likely be the most difficult to achieve due to fleet and manpower constraints.
Building Pathways Towards Low-Carbon Transport Systems: The “Data to Deal” Approach Read more about Building Pathways Towards Low-Carbon Transport Systems: The “Data to Deal” Approach The webinar presented the “Data to Deal” (D2D) approach for building low-carbon transport pathways. It highlighted complexities in transport transitions, the Avoid–Shift–Improve framework, and case studies from Costa Rica and Lao PDR. The session showcased how open data and modeling support long-term strategies, mobilize finance, and enable policy dialogues. It also introduced the Transport Data Commons Initiative and ongoing developments like OSeMobility to integrate spatial aspects into decarbonization planning.
Ahn Meg Adonis Keywords transport fuel economy clean air asia Read more about Ahn Meg Adonis Ahn Meg Adonis leads the Sustainable Transport Program of Clean Air Asia. Meg supports the management, implementation, and coordination of projects of Clean Air Asia and provides required technical and administrative support to guide specialists and researchers to effectively implement projects. Her work focuses on the areas of clean fuels and vehicles, fuel economy, low-emission urban development, active transportation, green freight and logistics, and electric mobility.
Apisai Ketenilagi Keywords road infrastructure transport Read more about Apisai Ketenilagi Mr. Apisai Ketenilagi serves as Chief Executive Officer of the Fiji Roads Authority, where he leads national programs in road infrastructure development, capital investment, and maintenance. A civil engineer by profession, he brings over 30 years of expertise in planning, design, construction, supervision, and asset management of transport infrastructure across Fiji.
Abdul Wohab Keywords infrastructure development transport Read more about Abdul Wohab Brigadier General (Retired) Mohammad Abdul Wohab, NDC, P Eng is a distinguished leader with a rich background in military career and in civil engineering. With a career spanning over several decades, he has garnered extensive experience in strategic planning, project management, and infrastructure development.
Tomoaki Kawabata Keywords infrastructure development transport ADB Read more about Tomoaki Kawabata Tomoaki Kawabata is Unit Head, Project Administration at the Asian Development Bank (ADB), currently overseeing the implementation of infrastructure projects in Southeast Asia. He has over 18 years of experience in infrastructure development and finance. Since joining ADB in 2012, he has worked across South Asia, the Pacific, and Southeast Asia. Prior to ADB, he held positions in an investment bank and an engineering consulting firm.
Sin Wai (Angel) Chong Keywords transport ADB Read more about Sin Wai (Angel) Chong Sin Wai “Angel” Chong joined ADB in 2018 and currently serves as a Transport Specialist. She has been involved in transport infrastructure projects across South Asia and Southeast Asia, and acts as the sector focal point for Nepal and Bhutan.