David Margonsztern Keywords transport Urban Development Read more about David Margonsztern David is currently working as Chef de Projet Transport – Lead Urban Transport Specialist at Agence Française de Développement. He obtained his Master in Urban Planning and Management from National Engineering School (ENPC), France in 1997, and his Bachelor in Political Science from Political Science Institute, France in 1995. He obtained his Certificate in Urban Planning and Public Transport from the University of California of Los Angeles, USA in 1996.
Arnaud Heckmann Keywords Urban Development economic and urban development climate change adaptation and mitigation environmental sustainability green urban-rural development Read more about Arnaud Heckmann Arnaud Heckmann is the Country Operation Head at the Asian Development Bank’s Nepal Resident Mission. He was formerly Principal Urban Development Specialist at ADB’s East Asia Urban and Social Sectors Division. He has extensive experience designing, processing, and administering integrated economic and urban development projects and technical assistance promoting transformative approaches, inclusive and green livable cities, climate change adaptation and mitigation, environmental sustainability, and green urban-rural development.
Joint Internal Workshop on Urban Operational Plan Read more about Joint Internal Workshop on Urban Operational Plan This learning event created synergy that benefited the Urban Sector Group (formerly Urban Community of Practice) network members, particularly those working in Asian Development Bank (ADB) resident missions (RMs) in supporting the Urban Operational Plan (UOP) implementation and ultimately delivering innovative and meaningful urban projects around Asia and the Pacific.
Ron Slangen Keywords urban planning water management Urban Development urban ADB Read more about Ron Slangen Ron Slangen is the Unit Head, Portfolio Management in the Central and West Asia Urban and Water Division in ADB Headquarters, Manila. He is also the country team leader for urban and water operations in Uzbekistan and leads policy dialogue and strategy formulation to address issues of rapid urbanization through innovative, integrated approaches. He holds a master’s degree in Urban Planning from Columbia University.
Workshop on Enabling Inclusive Cities Read more about Workshop on Enabling Inclusive Cities Spearheaded by ADB’s Urban Operational Plan (UOP) Inclusive Cities' Focal Group, the Workshop on Enabling Inclusive Cities and the Symposium on Cities and Slums held on 28-30 October 2013 were back-to-back activities organized by the Urban Community of Practice geared towards the Enabling Inclusive Cities Agenda of the UOP.